VIN 1HTSCABM6VH477033 — 1997 International (INTERNATIO) 4700
Recorded with A&E Towing & Recovering Llc · USDOT 4068610
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1HTSCABM6VH477033 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | International (INTERNATIO) |
| Model | 4700 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | PA ZYJ0189 (Pennsylvania) |
| Inspection window | 2025-07-21 to 2026-05-19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | 1HTSCABM6VH477033 | PA ZYJ0189 | A&E TOWING & RECOVERING LLC · USDOT 4068610 |
| 2025-07-21 | 1HTSCABM6VH477033 | PA ZYJ0189 | MEWC TRANS LLC · USDOT 3234976 |
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
A&E Towing & Recovering Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4068610
- MC
- 84368421
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Allentown, PA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 6
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 66.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-19). 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
1HTSCABM6VH477033 is a 1997 International 4700 operated by A&E Towing & Recovering Llc (USDOT 4068610). License plate on its inspection records: PA ZYJ0189. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 4 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1997 International 4700 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1HTSCABM6VH477033. 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 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg)) places it in Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-07-21 and 2026-05-19. Its records show 4 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-19) was in Pennsylvania, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 9 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (9). 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: Mewc Trans Llc (USDOT 3234976) on 2025-07-21 — 1 inspection, none out of service; A&E Towing & Recovering Llc (USDOT 4068610) on 2026-05-19 — 1 inspection, 4 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | 4700 |
| 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 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg) Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage 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 | 9 | ⚠ High |
| 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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