VIN 1GDG5C1G38F900229 — 2008 GMC C5
Recorded with Magic Transport Llc · USDOT 3710987
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GDG5C1G38F900229 |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | C5 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | CA DE79A47 (California) |
| Last inspected | 2024-11-25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-25 | 1GDG5C1G38F900229 | CA DE79A47 | MAGIC TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 3710987 |
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
Magic Transport Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3710987
- MC
- 1681162
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Moreno Valley, CA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2024-11-25). 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
1GDG5C1G38F900229 is a 2008 GMC C5 operated by Magic Transport Llc (USDOT 3710987). License plate on its inspection records: CA DE79A47. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 8 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2008 GMC C5 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GDG5C1G38F900229. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (number of cab unknown) built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the FLINT, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: L18 engine, 8.1L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg)) places it in Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2024-11-25). Its records show 8 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 6 vehicle, 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2024-11-25) was in Nevada, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 16 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (13), followed by Driver Fitness (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Magic Transport Llc (USDOT 3710987) on 2024-11-25 — 1 inspection, 8 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GMC |
| Model | C5 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Series | 5000 Medium Duty |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Number of Cab Unknown) The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg) Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks |
| 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 | L18 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 | 8.1 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. |
| 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 | 13 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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