VIN 1HTXRAST61J016929 — 2001 International (INTERNATIO) DF597
Recorded with Neeser Construction Inc · USDOT 1647944
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1HTXRAST61J016929 |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Make | International (INTERNATIO) |
| Model | DF597 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | AK KJB450 (Alaska) |
| Inspection window | 2025-05-22 to 2026-06-05 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | 1HTXRAST61J016929 | AK KJB450 | NEESER CONSTRUCTION INC · USDOT 1647944 |
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
Neeser Construction Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1647944
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Anchorage, AK
- Power units
- 24
- Drivers
- 20
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 13
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 18.2%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-05). 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
1HTXRAST61J016929 is a 2001 International DF597 operated by Neeser Construction Inc (USDOT 1647944). License plate on its inspection records: AK KJB450. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2001 International DF597 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1HTXRAST61J016929. It is a truck-tractor built by INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC at the GARLAND, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: Caterpillar C-15 (Export) engine, 14.633648152L 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-05-22 and 2026-06-05. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-05) was in Alaska, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 6 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (4), followed by Driver Fitness (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Neeser Construction Inc (USDOT 1647944) from 2025-05-22 to 2026-06-05 — 3 inspections, 3 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | DF597 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| Series | PayStar 5900i |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor 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-15 (Export) The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 14.633648152 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 | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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