VIN 1HSHBAUN8TH256876 — 1996 TRANSTAR 8100
Recorded with Jenkins Trucking · USDOT 2987836
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1HSHBAUN8TH256876 |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Make | TRANSTAR |
| Model | 8100 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | SC P845879 (South Carolina) |
| Inspection window | 2025-06-17 to 2025-07-16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-16 | 1HSHBAUN8TH256876 | SC P845879 | JENKINS TRUCKING · USDOT 2987836 |
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
Jenkins Trucking Active
- USDOT
- 2987836
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Smoaks, SC
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-07-16). 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
1HSHBAUN8TH256876 is a 1996 TRANSTAR 8100 operated by Jenkins Trucking (USDOT 2987836). License plate on its inspection records: SC P845879. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1996 TRANSTAR 8100 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1HSHBAUN8TH256876. It is a truck-tractor built by INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC at the SPRINGFIELD, OHIO plant. Powertrain: 9.996109040L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-06-17 and 2025-07-16. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-07-16) was in South Carolina, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 9 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (8), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Jenkins Trucking (USDOT 2987836) from 2025-06-17 to 2025-07-16 — 2 inspections, 3 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | 8100 |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | SPRINGFIELD Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | OHIO |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 9.996109040 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 | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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