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2021 BIG TEX Big Tex

Trailer • TRAILER • 8 inspections • 3 complaints

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

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View full inspection history (8 inspections)

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, in reverse-chronological order.

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Inspections
8
Carriers
1
Open recalls
0
Complaints
3

Vehicle identity

VIN
16V3F482XM6080861
Model Year
2021
Make
BIG TEX
Model
Big Tex
Manufacturer
BIG TEX TRAILER MANUFACTURING, LLC
WMI
16V

Weight & Dimensions

Body Class
Trailer
Vehicle Type
TRAILER
Axles
2

Manufacturing

Plant City
WILLS POINT
Plant State
TEXAS
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company
Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
Apr 30, 2026

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (3)
Trailer Type
Gooseneck
Trailer Length
48
Trailer Body Type
Flatbed or Platform Trailer

Plates observed

From roadside inspections and reportable crash filings — not a DMV title history.

OK · CT3061 OK · CT-3061

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

16V3F4820M4062106 16V3F4820M6000502 16V3F4820M6000516 16V3F4820M6001715 16V3F4820M6002816 16V3F4820M6002850 16V3F4820M6010544 16V3F4820M6013072

Roadside inspections (8)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
87682719 Apr 24, 2026 MERRELL & ROEDELL TRANSPORT LLC 2
86957361 Feb 3, 2026 MERRELL & ROEDELL TRANSPORT LLC 0
86620804 Dec 18, 2025 MERRELL & ROEDELL TRANSPORT LLC 0
83450258 Dec 19, 2024 MERRELL & ROEDELL TRANSPORT LLC 0
83373109 Dec 10, 2024 MERRELL & ROEDELL TRANSPORT LLC 4
82719247 Sep 16, 2024 MERRELL & ROEDELL TRANSPORT LLC 0
81902344 Jun 17, 2024 MERRELL & ROEDELL TRANSPORT LLC 0
81267050 Apr 4, 2024 MERRELL & ROEDELL TRANSPORT LLC 1

Complaints for this make/model/year (3)

Consumer safety complaints filed with NHTSA for vehicles like this one.

Complaint Component
1875052 SUSPENSION
1875053 STRUCTURE:BODY
1753339 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

This VIN has been inspected 8 times across 1 distinct carrier since first being inspected on Apr 4, 2024. Most recent inspection: Apr 24, 2026 by MERRELL & ROEDELL TRANSPORT LLC. 7 total violations cited; 3 out-of-service events.

Date Carrier Violations
Apr 24, 2026 MERRELL & ROEDELL TRANSPORT LLC 2
Feb 3, 2026 MERRELL & ROEDELL TRANSPORT LLC 0
Dec 18, 2025 MERRELL & ROEDELL TRANSPORT LLC 0
Dec 19, 2024 MERRELL & ROEDELL TRANSPORT LLC 0
Dec 10, 2024 MERRELL & ROEDELL TRANSPORT LLC 4
Sep 16, 2024 MERRELL & ROEDELL TRANSPORT LLC 0
Jun 17, 2024 MERRELL & ROEDELL TRANSPORT LLC 0
Apr 4, 2024 MERRELL & ROEDELL TRANSPORT LLC 1

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 8 roadside inspections on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers? ▾
Inspection records show this VIN under one operating USDOT so far. That does not rule out other carriers before FMCSA started recording inspections for this VIN.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾
Yes. FMCSA records show 3 inspections where this VIN was placed out-of-service overall. An out-of-service order means the vehicle, driver, or both were ordered off the road until the cited defect was corrected. The timeline above marks each inspection's OOS state.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection? ▾
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age? ▾
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status? ▾
NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

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