VIN 1GD42VC83GF197209 — 2016 GMC Sierra
Recorded with Empire Hot Shot & Transport Llc · USDOT 2426094
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GD42VC83GF197209 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | TX VNC1642 (Texas) |
| Inspection window | 2025-07-15 to 2025-07-29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-29 | 1GD42VC83GF197209 | TX VNC1642 | EMPIRE HOT SHOT & TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 2426094 |
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
Empire Hot Shot & Transport Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2426094
- MC
- 835977
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Midland, TX
- Power units
- 18
- Drivers
- 18
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 18
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 61.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-07-29). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1GD42VC83GF197209 is a 2016 GMC Sierra operated by Empire Hot Shot & Transport Llc (USDOT 2426094). License plate on its inspection records: TX VNC1642. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2016 GMC Sierra is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GD42VC83GF197209. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (double cab) built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the FLINT, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: LML - PTI, DURAMAX engine, 6.6L 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-07-15 and 2025-07-29. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-07-29) was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 7 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (7). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Empire Hot Shot & Transport Llc (USDOT 2426094) from 2025-07-15 to 2025-07-29 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GMC |
| Model | Sierra |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Series | 3500 |
| Trim | Fleet/Base |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Double 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 | LML - PTI, DURAMAX The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 6.6 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 | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
| Doors | 4 |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | ⚠ High |
| 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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