VIN 1GCWGAF15J1338260 — 2018 Chevrolet Express
Recorded with Federal Express Corporation · USDOT 86876
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GCWGAF15J1338260 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | ME 745CQU (Maine) |
| Last inspected | 2026-07-27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | 1GCWGAF15J1338260 | ME 745CQU | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION · USDOT 86876 |
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
Federal Express Corporation Active
- USDOT
- 86876
- MC
- 66562
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Broker & Freight Forwarder & Shipper
- Based in
- Memphis, TN
- Power units
- 138,481
- Drivers
- 129,131
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 22,522
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3,240
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 18.8%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-27). 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
1GCWGAF15J1338260 is a 2018 Chevrolet Express operated by Federal Express Corporation (USDOT 86876). License plate on its inspection records: ME 745CQU. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2018 Chevrolet Express is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GCWGAF15J1338260. It is a cargo van built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the WENTZVILLE, MISSOURI plant. Powertrain: LWN - Direct Injection, XLDE engine, 2.8L displacement, running on diesel, paired with a automatic transmission. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg)) places it in Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-07-27). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-27) was in Maine, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Federal Express Corporation (USDOT 86876) on 2026-07-27 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | Express |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Series | 2500 |
| Trim | Cargo |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Cargo Van The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg) Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | WENTZVILLE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MISSOURI |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | LWN - Direct Injection, XLDE The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement L | 2.8 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. |
| Transmission Style | Automatic Manual, automated-manual (AMT), or automatic — affects driver pool and resale. |
| Transmission Speeds | 8 |
| Drive Type | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
| 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 | 1 | — Minor |
| 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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