VIN 16VPX2027J3012187 — 2018 Ford Big Tex
Recorded with Florida Best Lawn Sprinklers And Fencing · USDOT 4056439
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 16VPX2027J3012187 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Big Tex |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NJ XRJP31 (New Jersey) |
| Last inspected | 2025-11-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-15 | 16VPX2027J3012187 | NJ XRJP31 | FLORIDA BEST LAWN SPRINKLERS AND FENCING · USDOT 4056439 |
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
Florida Best Lawn Sprinklers And Fencing Active
- USDOT
- 4056439
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Bayville, NJ
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 20
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 95%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-11-15). 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
16VPX2027J3012187 is a 2018 Ford Big Tex operated by Florida Best Lawn Sprinklers And Fencing (USDOT 4056439). License plate on its inspection records: NJ XRJP31. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 5 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2018 Ford Big Tex is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 16VPX2027J3012187. It is a trailer built by BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING, LLC at the CORDELE, GEORGIA plant. Powertrain: running on not applicable, paired with a not applicable transmission.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections (most recent activity 2025-11-15). Its records show 5 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-11-15) was in New Jersey, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 18 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (17), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Florida Best Lawn Sprinklers And Fencing (USDOT 4056439) on 2025-11-15 — 2 inspections, 5 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | BIG TEX |
| Model | Big Tex |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| 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 | CORDELE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | GEORGIA |
| 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 | 17 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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