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VIN 1WATDCCH8HU302621 — 1987 Autocar AT

Recorded with James Dobson · USDOT 1450247

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Vehicle identity

VIN1WATDCCH8HU302621
Model year1987
MakeAutocar
ModelAT
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateWV B309381 (West Virginia)
Last inspected2025-08-13

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2025-08-131WATDCCH8HU302621WV B309381JAMES DOBSON · USDOT 1450247

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

James Dobson Active

USDOT
1450247
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Craigsville, WV
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections (24 mo)
2
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-13). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1WATDCCH8HU302621
Year/Make
1987 Autocar
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

1WATDCCH8HU302621 is a 1987 Autocar AT operated by James Dobson (USDOT 1450247). License plate on its inspection records: WV B309381. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.

What this VIN is

1987 Autocar AT is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1WATDCCH8HU302621. It is a truck built by VOLVO WHITE TRUCK CORPORATION at the OGDEN, UTAH plant. Powertrain: 3406 engine, 14.6L 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-08-13). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-08-13) was in West Virginia, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by James Dobson (USDOT 1450247) on 2025-08-13 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeAUTOCAR
ModelAT
Model Year1987
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerVOLVO WHITE TRUCK CORPORATION
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityOGDEN
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateUTAH
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine Model3406
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L14.6
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance3! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by JAMES DOBSON (DOT 1450247)Last seen 2025-08-13
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 3 violations
Last inspected in West Virginia · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate WV B309381
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1WATDCCH8HU302621 decode to?
VIN 1WATDCCH8HU302621 decodes to a 1987 Autocar AT — body: Truck; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: 3406; fuel: Diesel.
Does VIN 1WATDCCH8HU302621 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2025-08-13), this vehicle was never placed out of service; 3 violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 1WATDCCH8HU302621?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: WV B309381 (West Virginia).

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