License Plate VA 78585P (Virginia) — John Thomas Epling
USDOT 746959 · 1985 Mack DM
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
John Thomas Epling Active
- USDOT
- 746959
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Breaks, VA
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-26). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate VA-78585P appears in FMCSA inspection records 2 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1M2B132C2FA001289 (1985 Mack DM). Most recent operating carrier: John Thomas Epling (USDOT 746959). Vehicle make on file: Mack (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 3 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate VA-78585P (Virginia) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-04-01 to 2026-06-26. The latest inspection was in Kentucky, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. That is outside the plate's issuing jurisdiction (Virginia).
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 1985 Mack DM — VIN 1M2B132C2FA001289 (straight truck).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 2 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 3 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. OOS breakdown: 2 vehicle, 1 driver. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (5), then Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by John Thomas Epling (USDOT 746959) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |