VIN 1HTSCABK2WH511307 — 1998 International (INTERNATIO) 4700
Recorded with Howard's Heavy Towing Llc · USDOT 4044145
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1HTSCABK2WH511307 |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Make | International (INTERNATIO) |
| Model | 4700 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NY 10861TV (New York) |
| Last inspected | 2025-02-26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-26 | 1HTSCABK2WH511307 | NY 10861TV | HOWARD'S HEAVY TOWING LLC · USDOT 4044145 |
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
Howard's Heavy Towing Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4044145
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Old Forge, NY
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 6
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 80%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-02-26). 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
1HTSCABK2WH511307 is a 1998 International 4700 operated by Howard's Heavy Towing Llc (USDOT 4044145). License plate on its inspection records: NY 10861TV. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1998 International 4700 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1HTSCABK2WH511307. It is a truck built by INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC at the SPRINGFIELD, OHIO plant. Powertrain: 7.275856416L 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-02-26). Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-02-26) was in New York, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 8 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (8). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Howard's Heavy Towing Llc (USDOT 4044145) on 2025-02-26 — 1 inspection, 3 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | 4700 |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| 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 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 Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 7.275856416 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 | 8 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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