VIN 16VFX2227L2056675 — 2020 Big Tex (BIGT) Big Tex
Recorded with Messick Farm Equipment Inc · USDOT 486712
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 16VFX2227L2056675 |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Make | Big Tex (BIGT) |
| Model | Big Tex |
| Vehicle type | SEMI-TRAILER |
| License plate | PA XRG7836 (Pennsylvania) |
| Inspection window | 2026-02-27 to 2026-05-13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | 16VFX2227L2056675 | PA XRG7836 | MESSICK FARM EQUIPMENT INC · USDOT 486712 |
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 vehicle
Messick Farm Equipment Inc Active
- USDOT
- 486712
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Mount Joy, PA
- Power units
- 75
- Drivers
- 109
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 31
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 25%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-13). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
16VFX2227L2056675 is a 2020 Big Tex operated by Messick Farm Equipment Inc (USDOT 486712). License plate on its inspection records: PA XRG7836. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2020 Big Tex is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 16VFX2227L2056675. It is a trailer built by BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING, LLC at the MOUNT PLEASANT, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: running on not applicable, paired with a not applicable transmission.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-02-27 and 2026-05-13. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-13) was in Pennsylvania, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Messick Farm Equipment Inc (USDOT 486712) from 2026-02-27 to 2026-05-13 — 3 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | BIG TEX |
| Model | Big Tex |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Vehicle Type | TRAILER NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Trailer The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| Manufacturer | BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING, LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | MOUNT PLEASANT Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | TEXAS |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Axles | 2 Number of axles — ties directly to weight limits and toll/registration class. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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