VIN 1HTGCADT3VH492230 — 1997 Mack F-2554
Recorded with Lkwatkinsllc · USDOT 3430136
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1HTGCADT3VH492230 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Mack |
| Model | F-2554 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | SC P912540 (South Carolina) |
| Inspection window | 2025-11-21 to 2026-02-09 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | 1HTGCADT3VH492230 | SC P912540 | LKWATKINSLLC · USDOT 3430136 |
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
Lkwatkinsllc Active
- USDOT
- 3430136
- MC
- 1111114
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Columbia, SC
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-02-09). 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
1HTGCADT3VH492230 is a 1997 Mack F-2554 operated by Lkwatkinsllc (USDOT 3430136). License plate on its inspection records: SC P912540. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1997 Mack F-2554 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1HTGCADT3VH492230. It is a truck built by INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC at the SPRINGFIELD, OHIO plant. Powertrain: International DT530 engine, 8.685143920L 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-11-21 and 2026-02-09. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-02-09) was in South Carolina, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Lkwatkinsllc (USDOT 3430136) from 2025-11-21 to 2026-02-09 — 2 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | F-2554 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck 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 Model | International DT530 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 8.685143920 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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