VIN 1HTMKAZN2CH621278 — 2012 International (INTERNATIO) MA035
Recorded with Ess Express Towing Llc · USDOT 7771557
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1HTMKAZN2CH621278 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | International (INTERNATIO) |
| Model | MA035 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | FL BJ31DA (Florida) FL E6730E (Florida) |
| Inspection window | 2025-06-05 to 2026-10-07 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | 1HTMKAZN2CH621278 | FL BJ31DA | ESS EXPRESS TOWING LLC · USDOT 7771557 |
| 2025-06-05 | 1HTMKAZN2CH621278 | FL E6730E | ENGLAND TOWING INC · USDOT 3291729 |
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
Ess Express Towing Llc Active
- USDOT
- 7771557
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Lehigh Acres, FL
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-07). 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
1HTMKAZN2CH621278 is a 2012 International MA035 operated by Ess Express Towing Llc (USDOT 7771557). License plates on its inspection records: FL BJ31DA, FL E6730E. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 6 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2012 International MA035 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1HTMKAZN2CH621278. It is a truck built by INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC at the SPRINGFIELD, OHIO plant. Powertrain: International 570 / Maxxforce 9 &10 engine, 9.340626480L 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-06-05 and 2026-10-07. Its records show 6 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 vehicle, 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-07) was in Florida, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 14 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (12), followed by Driver Fitness (2). 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: England Towing Inc (USDOT 3291729) on 2025-06-05 — 1 inspection, 4 out-of-service; Ess Express Towing Llc (USDOT 7771557) from 2026-06-19 to 2026-10-07 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | MA035 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Series | DuraStar 4400 |
| 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 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 | 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 570 / Maxxforce 9 &10 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Displacement L | 9.340626480 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 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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