VIN 1HSHWATN54J079073 — 2004 International (INTERNATIO) RA027
Recorded with Packaging Express Inc · USDOT 925103
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1HSHWATN54J079073 |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Make | International (INTERNATIO) |
| Model | RA027 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | CO BST356 (Colorado) |
| Last inspected | 2025-06-02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-02 | 1HSHWATN54J079073 | CO BST356 | PACKAGING EXPRESS INC · USDOT 925103 |
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
Packaging Express Inc Active
- USDOT
- 925103
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 5
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-06-02). 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
1HSHWATN54J079073 is a 2004 International RA027 operated by Packaging Express Inc (USDOT 925103). License plate on its inspection records: CO BST356. 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
2004 International RA027 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1HSHWATN54J079073. It is a truck-tractor built by INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC at the GARLAND, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: Caterpillar C-10, 3176 engine, 10.3L 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-06-02). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-06-02) was in Colorado, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Packaging Express Inc (USDOT 925103) on 2025-06-02 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | RA027 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Series | TranStar 8600 |
| 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 | GARLAND Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | TEXAS |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | Caterpillar C-10, 3176 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Displacement L | 10.3 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 | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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