VIN 1HTKHPVK9LH398550 — 2020 International (INTL) GM515
Recorded with Ars Ventures Inc · USDOT 4433893
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1HTKHPVK9LH398550 |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Make | International (INTL) |
| Model | GM515 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 94388D3 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-03-25 to 2025-12-17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | 1HTKHPVK9LH398550 | CA 94388D3 | ARS VENTURES INC · USDOT 4433893 |
| 2025-03-25 | 1HTKHPVK9LH398550 | CA 94388D3 | HERNANDEZ SEWING, INC. · USDOT 2810184 |
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
Ars Ventures Inc Active
- USDOT
- 4433893
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Santa Maria, CA
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 9
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-17). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
1HTKHPVK9LH398550 is a 2020 International GM515 operated by Ars Ventures Inc (USDOT 4433893). License plate on its inspection records: CA 94388D3. 3 roadside inspections 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
2020 International GM515 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1HTKHPVK9LH398550. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC at the SPRINGFIELD, OHIO plant. Powertrain: 6.6L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg)) places it in Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-03-25 and 2025-12-17. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-17) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (4). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Hernandez Sewing, Inc. (USDOT 2810184) on 2025-03-25 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Ars Ventures Inc (USDOT 4433893) from 2025-09-05 to 2025-12-17 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GM |
| Model | GM515 |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Series | GM - Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab) The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg) Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks |
| 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 Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 6.6 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 | Hydraulic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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