VIN 1GDP7D1E3DV505739 — 1983 GMC C7
Recorded with Robert W Nadeau · USDOT 1188676
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1GDP7D1E3DV505739 |
| Model year | 1983 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | C7 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | ME 690CQW (Maine) |
| Last inspected | 2026-08-25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | 1GDP7D1E3DV505739 | ME 690CQW | ROBERT W NADEAU · USDOT 1188676 |
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
Robert W Nadeau Active
- USDOT
- 1188676
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Smyrna, ME
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-25). 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
1GDP7D1E3DV505739 is a 1983 GMC C7 operated by Robert W Nadeau (USDOT 1188676). License plate on its inspection records: ME 690CQW. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1983 GMC C7 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1GDP7D1E3DV505739. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (number of cab unknown) built by GENERAL MOTORS LLC at the PONTIAC, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: 7.0L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-08-25). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-25) was in Maine, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Robert W Nadeau (USDOT 1188676) on 2026-08-25 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GMC |
| Model | C7 |
| Model Year | 1983 |
| Series | 7000 Medium Duty |
| Trim | Medium Conventional - 97.5 in. BBC |
| 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 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | PONTIAC Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MICHIGAN |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 7.0 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 | Air 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 | 3 | ! Moderate |
| 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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