VIN 1GCWGAFF8H1240118 — 2017 Chevrolet Express
Recorded with Johnson's Sewer & Drain Contractors Inc · USDOT 395557
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GCWGAFF8H1240118 |
| Model year | 2017 |
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MD 9DK9874 (Maryland) |
| Last inspected | 2026-07-07 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | 1GCWGAFF8H1240118 | MD 9DK9874 | JOHNSON'S SEWER & DRAIN CONTRACTORS INC · USDOT 395557 |
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
Johnson's Sewer & Drain Contractors Inc Active
- USDOT
- 395557
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Denton, MD
- Power units
- 36
- Drivers
- 22
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 15
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 15.4%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-07). 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
1GCWGAFF8H1240118 is a 2017 Chevrolet Express operated by Johnson's Sewer & Drain Contractors Inc (USDOT 395557). License plate on its inspection records: MD 9DK9874. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2017 Chevrolet Express is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GCWGAFF8H1240118. It is a cargo van built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the WENTZVILLE, MISSOURI plant. Powertrain: L20 - Engine Flexible Fuel, Iron engine, 4.8L displacement, running on gasoline, 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 2026-07-07). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-07) was in Maryland, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Johnson's Sewer & Drain Contractors Inc (USDOT 395557) on 2026-07-07 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | Express |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Series | 2500 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 | L20 - Engine Flexible Fuel, Iron The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 4.8 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline 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 | 6 |
| 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 | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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