VIN 1HSHWSBN16J318211 — 2006 TRANSTAR RA027
Recorded with Dmt Transport Llc · USDOT 3430323
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1HSHWSBN16J318211 |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Make | TRANSTAR |
| Model | RA027 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | GA EZK829 (Georgia) |
| Last inspected | 2026-08-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | 1HSHWSBN16J318211 | GA EZK829 | DMT TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 3430323 |
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
Dmt Transport Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3430323
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Hartwell, GA
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-28). 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
1HSHWSBN16J318211 is a 2006 TRANSTAR RA027 operated by Dmt Transport Llc (USDOT 3430323). License plate on its inspection records: GA EZK829. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2006 TRANSTAR RA027 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1HSHWSBN16J318211. It is a truck-tractor built by INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC at the GARLAND, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: Caterpillar C-13 ACERT engine, 12.5L 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 2026-08-28). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-28) was in Georgia, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Dmt Transport Llc (USDOT 3430323) on 2026-08-28 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | RA027 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| 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-13 ACERT The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Displacement L | 12.5 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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