How do I check truck out-of-service violations by VIN?

Enter the exact 17-character VIN above. If the VIN appears in FMCSA roadside records, TruckWhere shows its violations, including out of-service issues, with codes and out-of-service status.

Truck Out-of-Service Violations by VIN

Out-of-service violations are serious conditions that remove a vehicle from operation until corrected. These are the highest-priority items in any buyer report.

Last updated: June 2026 · Data sources: NHTSA vPIC (live) and FMCSA public inspection records (periodic refresh).

Quick answer

Out-of-service violations are serious conditions that remove a vehicle from operation until corrected. These are the highest-priority items in any buyer report.If a commercial truck's VIN appears in FMCSA roadside records, TruckWhere shows whether it has these violations — with the code, date, unit attribution, and out-of-service status for the exact VIN.

Free FMCSA roadside summary. We accept exact 17-character VINs only and never silently correct a VIN.

Official NHTSA + FMCSA data Free VIN decode Exact-VIN matching No title/odometer claims

Related FMCSA violation codes

393.47 — Brakes out of adjustment / inadequate for safe stopping 393.48 — Inoperative or defective brakes 393.75 — Tires — tread depth, flat, or unsafe condition 393.205 — Wheels and rims — cracks or fasteners

Check a VIN for these violations →

Learn more

How to check DOT inspection history by VIN Used semi truck VIN check guide NHTSA vs FMCSA VIN lookup What is an out-of-service violation?What does 'no FMCSA record found' mean?FMCSA DOT violation codes explained Methodology & data sources Sample DOT buyer report VIN & DOT glossary TruckWhere vs RigDig

Frequently asked questions

How do I check truck out-of-service violations by VIN?: Enter the exact 17-character VIN above. If the VIN appears in FMCSA roadside records, TruckWhere shows its violations, including out of-service issues, with codes and out-of-service status.
Are out of-service violations serious?: Out-of-service violations are serious conditions that remove a vehicle from operation until corrected. These are the highest-priority items in any buyer report.