License Plate TX VFH6971 (Texas) — Empire Hot Shot & Transport Llc
USDOT 2426094 · 2024 Dodge 3500
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 3C7WRTCL4RG232247 | TX VFH6971 | EMPIRE HOT SHOT & TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 2426094 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Empire Hot Shot & Transport Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2426094
- MC
- 835977
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Midland, TX
- Power units
- 18
- Drivers
- 18
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 18
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 61.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-22). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate TX-VFH6971 appears in FMCSA inspection records 2 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 3C7WRTCL4RG232247 (2024 Dodge 3500). Most recent operating carrier: Empire Hot Shot & Transport Llc (USDOT 2426094). Vehicle make on file: Dodge (DODG) (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 1 out-of-service result across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate TX-VFH6971 (Texas) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-05-13 to 2026-10-22. The latest inspection was in Texas, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle.
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2024 Dodge 3500 — VIN 3C7WRTCL4RG232247 (straight truck).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 2 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. OOS breakdown: 1 vehicle. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Empire Hot Shot & Transport Llc (USDOT 2426094) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |