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2019 BIG TEX Big Tex

Trailer • TRAILER • 13 inspections

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 (13 inspections across 3 carriers)

Cross-carrier inspection timeline — each row is an FMCSA roadside inspection under that carrier's USDOT on that date (not title/ownership).

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Inspections
13
Carriers
3
Open recalls
0
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
16VGX2820K6096521
Model Year
2019
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
May 1, 2026

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (3)
Trailer Type
Gooseneck
Trailer Length
28
Trailer Body Type
Utility Trailer

Carriers on FMCSA inspections

Distinct USDOT numbers that appear on roadside inspection tickets for this VIN. Dates are first/last inspection under each carrier — not registration or title.

Carrier USDOT First seen Last seen Inspections
VAL FREIGHT LLC 3091010 Aug 2, 2023 May 15, 2026 8
TRI-HOOK ENTERPRISES LLC 2475416 Jul 31, 2024 Jul 31, 2024 1
DTS CHARTERS LLC 3725340 Mar 19, 2026 Mar 19, 2026 1

Plates observed

NC · AJ44289

Sister VINs

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

16VGX2820K6012293 16VGX2820K6013931 16VGX2820K6017722 16VGX2820K6040109 16VGX2820K6078939 16VGX2820K6089147 16VGX2820K6092100 16VGX2821K4056976

Roadside inspections (13)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
87878822 May 15, 2026 VAL FREIGHT LLC 0
87459581 Apr 1, 2026 VAL FREIGHT LLC 4
87330799 Mar 19, 2026 DTS CHARTERS LLC 0
87330799 Mar 19, 2026 DTS CHARTERS LLC 0
87056718 Feb 14, 2026 VAL FREIGHT LLC 0
86095767 Oct 15, 2025 VAL FREIGHT LLC 0
85785363 Sep 9, 2025 VAL FREIGHT LLC 3
85785363 Sep 9, 2025 VAL FREIGHT LLC 3
85682560 Sep 3, 2025 VAL FREIGHT LLC 0
85410062 Aug 5, 2025 VAL FREIGHT LLC 1
82278362 Jul 31, 2024 TRI-HOOK ENTERPRISES LLC 0
82278362 Jul 31, 2024 TRI-HOOK ENTERPRISES LLC 0
79303935 Aug 2, 2023 VAL FREIGHT LLC 2

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 13 times across 3 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Aug 2, 2023. Most recent inspection: May 15, 2026 by VAL FREIGHT LLC. 13 total violations cited; 4 out-of-service events.

Date Carrier Violations
May 15, 2026 VAL FREIGHT LLC 0
Apr 1, 2026 VAL FREIGHT LLC 4
Mar 19, 2026 DTS CHARTERS LLC ← carrier change 0
Mar 19, 2026 DTS CHARTERS LLC 0
Feb 14, 2026 VAL FREIGHT LLC ← carrier change 0
Oct 15, 2025 VAL FREIGHT LLC 0
Sep 9, 2025 VAL FREIGHT LLC 3
Sep 9, 2025 VAL FREIGHT LLC 3
Sep 3, 2025 VAL FREIGHT LLC 0
Aug 5, 2025 VAL FREIGHT LLC 1
Jul 31, 2024 TRI-HOOK ENTERPRISES LLC ← carrier change 0
Jul 31, 2024 TRI-HOOK ENTERPRISES LLC 0
Aug 2, 2023 VAL FREIGHT LLC ← carrier change 2

Operator changes (inspection records)

When consecutive FMCSA inspections list different operating USDOT numbers for this VIN. Common after fleet transfers; can also reflect data-entry errors on rare tickets.

How to read this: FMCSA inspection records show which carrier operated the vehicle on a given date, not the legal owner. A single change may reflect a sale, sublease, or fleet reassignment.

Approximate date From carrier To carrier
Between Aug 2, 2023 and Jul 31, 2024 VAL FREIGHT LLC TRI-HOOK ENTERPRISES LLC
Between Jul 31, 2024 and Aug 5, 2025 TRI-HOOK ENTERPRISES LLC VAL FREIGHT LLC
Between Feb 14, 2026 and Mar 19, 2026 VAL FREIGHT LLC DTS CHARTERS LLC
Between Mar 19, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026 DTS CHARTERS LLC VAL FREIGHT LLC

We say "Sale/auction not necessarily implied" — we see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 13 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? ▾
FMCSA inspection records list 3 different operating USDOT numbers for this VIN. That usually means the truck was inspected under more than one fleet (sale, lease, dealer transport, or reassignment). It can also happen if an inspector mistyped a digit on a ticket — open individual inspection rows to verify dates and carriers. These rows are inspection operators, not title holders.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾
Yes. FMCSA records show 4 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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