VIN 1HSHGAMR1TH210827 — 1996 International (INTL) F-8200
Recorded with Smith & Sons Towing And Recovery Llc · USDOT 4363480
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1HSHGAMR1TH210827 |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Make | International (INTL) |
| Model | F-8200 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NC VK5432 (North Carolina) |
| Last inspected | 2025-04-30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | 1HSHGAMR1TH210827 | NC VK5432 | SMITH & SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC · USDOT 4363480 |
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
Smith & Sons Towing And Recovery Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4363480
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Jacksonville, NC
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-04-30). 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
1HSHGAMR1TH210827 is a 1996 International F-8200 operated by Smith & Sons Towing And Recovery Llc (USDOT 4363480). License plate on its inspection records: NC VK5432. 1 roadside inspection 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
1996 International F-8200 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1HSHGAMR1TH210827. It is a truck-tractor built by INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC at the SPRINGFIELD, OHIO plant. Powertrain: 12.683587536L displacement, running on diesel. 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 2025-04-30). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-04-30) was in North Carolina, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Smith & Sons Towing And Recovery Llc (USDOT 4363480) on 2025-04-30 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | F-8200 |
| 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 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 | 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 | 12.683587536 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. |
| Drive Type | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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