VIN 1B7MC36C7TS557914 — 1996 Dodge (DODG) Ram
Recorded with Macauley Construction Inc · USDOT 2055419
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1B7MC36C7TS557914 |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Make | Dodge (DODG) |
| Model | Ram |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 5J03397 (California) |
| Last inspected | 2026-07-23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | 1B7MC36C7TS557914 | CA 5J03397 | MACAULEY CONSTRUCTION INC · USDOT 2055419 |
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
Macauley Construction Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2055419
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Placerville, CA
- Power units
- 6
- Drivers
- 6
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 7
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 33.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-23). 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
1B7MC36C7TS557914 is a 1996 Dodge Ram operated by Macauley Construction Inc (USDOT 2055419). License plate on its inspection records: CA 5J03397. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
1996 Dodge Ram is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1B7MC36C7TS557914. It is a pickup built by FCA US LLC at the DETROIT, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: 5.9L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)) places it in Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb).
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-07-23). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-23) was in California, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Macauley Construction Inc (USDOT 2055419) on 2026-07-23 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | DODGE |
| Model | Ram |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| Series | 3500 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Pickup The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg) Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb) |
| Manufacturer | FCA US LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | DETROIT Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MICHIGAN |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 5.9 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | ! 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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