VIN 1GD38PE79MF281573 — 2021 GMC Sierra
Recorded with The Avelina Companies Inc · USDOT 313710
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GD38PE79MF281573 |
| Model year | 2021 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | MA W56996 (Massachusetts) |
| Inspection window | 2025-06-10 to 2026-08-31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 1GD38PE79MF281573 | MA W56996 | THE AVELINA COMPANIES INC · USDOT 313710 |
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
The Avelina Companies Inc Active
- USDOT
- 313710
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Plainville, MA
- Power units
- 16
- Drivers
- 9
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 12
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-31). 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
1GD38PE79MF281573 is a 2021 GMC Sierra operated by The Avelina Companies Inc (USDOT 313710). License plate on its inspection records: MA W56996. 2 roadside inspections 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
2021 GMC Sierra is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GD38PE79MF281573. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the FLINT, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: L8T - SIDI, VVT, CAST IRON engine, 6.6L displacement, running on gasoline. 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-06-10 and 2026-08-31. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-31) was in Massachusetts, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by The Avelina Companies Inc (USDOT 313710) from 2025-06-10 to 2026-08-31 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Series | 3500 |
| Trim | Fleet/Base |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab) 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 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | FLINT Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MICHIGAN |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | L8T - SIDI, VVT, CAST IRON The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 6.6 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. |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
| Doors | 2 |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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