VIN 2HSCKSCR98C554839 — 2008 International (INTERNATIO) L9357
Recorded with Empire Builders Inc · USDOT 442419
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2HSCKSCR98C554839 |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | International (INTERNATIO) |
| Model | L9357 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | WV BA525715 (West Virginia) |
| Last inspected | 2025-09-04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-04 | 2HSCKSCR98C554839 | WV BA525715 | EMPIRE BUILDERS INC · USDOT 442419 |
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
Empire Builders Inc Active
- USDOT
- 442419
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Parkersburg, WV
- Power units
- 12
- Drivers
- 5
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-04). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
2HSCKSCR98C554839 is a 2008 International L9357 operated by Empire Builders Inc (USDOT 442419). License plate on its inspection records: WV BA525715. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2008 International L9357 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2HSCKSCR98C554839. It is a truck-tractor built by NAVISTAR CANADA, INC. at the CHATHAM, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: Caterpillar C-15 ACERT engine, 15.2L 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 2025-09-04). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-09-04) was in Ohio, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Driver Fitness (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Empire Builders Inc (USDOT 442419) on 2025-09-04 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | L9357 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Series | 9900ix |
| 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-15 ACERT The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Displacement L | 15.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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