VIN 1HTTWATR3WJ000897 — 1998 International (INTL) 5000
Recorded with Jordans Trucking & Excavating Llc · USDOT 4355400
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1HTTWATR3WJ000897 |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Make | International (INTL) |
| Model | 5000 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | NC YA186584 (North Carolina) NC YA180247 (North Carolina) |
| Inspection window | 2025-03-13 to 2026-05-11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | 1HTTWATR3WJ000897 | NC YA186584 | JORDANS TRUCKING & EXCAVATING LLC · USDOT 4355400 |
| 2025-03-13 | 1HTTWATR3WJ000897 | NC YA180247 | SMITH HAULING · USDOT 2934238 |
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
Jordans Trucking & Excavating Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4355400
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Freight Forwarder
- Based in
- Rockwell, NC
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 5
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-11). 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
1HTTWATR3WJ000897 is a 1998 International 5000 operated by Jordans Trucking & Excavating Llc (USDOT 4355400). License plates on its inspection records: NC YA186584, NC YA180247. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1998 International 5000 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1HTTWATR3WJ000897. It is a truck built by INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC at the GARLAND, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: Caterpillar C-10, 3176 engine, 10.291076192L 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-03-13 and 2026-05-11. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-11) was in North Carolina, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). 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: Smith Hauling (USDOT 2934238) on 2025-03-13 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Jordans Trucking & Excavating Llc (USDOT 4355400) from 2025-07-30 to 2026-05-11 — 3 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | 5000 |
| 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 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 | GARLAND Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | TEXAS |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | Caterpillar C-10, 3176 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 10.291076192 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 |
| 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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