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VIN 2HSFBAER6VC023579 — 1997 International (INTERNATIO) F-9370

Operated by Leon Ecker · USDOT 978216

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Vehicle identity

VIN2HSFBAER6VC023579
Model year1997
MakeInternational (INTERNATIO)
ModelF-9370
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateIL 42511Z (Illinois)
Last inspected2025-04-18

Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle

Leon Ecker Active

USDOT
978216
MC
415584
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Rantoul, IL
Power units
4
Drivers
4
Inspections (24 mo)
1
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-04-18). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
2HSFBAER6VC023579
Year/Make
1997 International (INTERNATIO)
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0
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What this means

2HSFBAER6VC023579 is a 1997 International F-9370 operated by Leon Ecker (USDOT 978216). License plate on its inspection records: IL 42511Z. 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

1997 International F-9370 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2HSFBAER6VC023579. It is a truck-tractor built by NAVISTAR CANADA, INC. at the CHATHAM, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: 14.010939720L 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 2025-04-18). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-04-18) was in Illinois, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

Operated by Leon Ecker (USDOT 978216) on 2025-04-18 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeINTERNATIONAL
ModelF-9370
Model Year1997
SeriesCab D 118 BBC
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck-Tractor
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
ManufacturerNAVISTAR CANADA, INC.
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityCHATHAM
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateONTARIO
Plant CountryCANADA
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L14.010939720
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.
Drive Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
Operator & inspection history
Operated by LEON ECKER (DOT 978216)Last seen 2025-04-18
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Illinois · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate IL 42511Z
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 2HSFBAER6VC023579 decode to?
VIN 2HSFBAER6VC023579 decodes to a 1997 International F-9370 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as INTERNATIO.
Does VIN 2HSFBAER6VC023579 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2025-04-18), this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 2HSFBAER6VC023579?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: IL 42511Z (Illinois).

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