VIN 2HSCBAXR71C012228 — 2001 International (INTERNATIO) 9100i
Recorded with Paul Michels · USDOT 172169
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2HSCBAXR71C012228 |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Make | International (INTERNATIO) |
| Model | 9100i |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | IA FH2723 (Iowa) |
| Last inspected | 2025-09-17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-17 | 2HSCBAXR71C012228 | IA FH2723 | PAUL MICHELS · USDOT 172169 |
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
Paul Michels Active
- USDOT
- 172169
- MC
- 205544
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Hazleton, IA
- Power units
- 5
- Drivers
- 6
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 10
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-17). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
2HSCBAXR71C012228 is a 2001 International 9100i operated by Paul Michels (USDOT 172169). License plate on its inspection records: IA FH2723. 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
2001 International 9100i is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2HSCBAXR71C012228. It is a truck-tractor built by NAVISTAR CANADA, INC. at the CHATHAM, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: Caterpillar C-12 engine, 12L 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 2025-09-17). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-09-17) was in Wisconsin, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Paul Michels (USDOT 172169) on 2025-09-17 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | 9100i |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK 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 | NAVISTAR CANADA, INC. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | CHATHAM Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | ONTARIO |
| Plant Country | CANADA |
| Engine Model | Caterpillar C-12 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Displacement L | 12 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 | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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