VIN 2HSFBX6R3JC009778 — 1988 International (INTL) F-9370
Recorded with Merchants Transport Of Hickory Llc · USDOT 48104
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2HSFBX6R3JC009778 |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Make | International (INTL) |
| Model | F-9370 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | NC VW6835 (North Carolina) |
| Last inspected | 2026-01-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | 2HSFBX6R3JC009778 | NC VW6835 | MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC · USDOT 48104 |
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
Merchants Transport Of Hickory Llc Active
- USDOT
- 48104
- MC
- 162035
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Broker & Shipper
- Based in
- Hickory, NC
- Power units
- 274
- Drivers
- 347
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 741
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 20
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 4.6%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-01-01). 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
2HSFBX6R3JC009778 is a 1988 International F-9370 operated by Merchants Transport Of Hickory Llc (USDOT 48104). License plate on its inspection records: NC VW6835. 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
1988 International F-9370 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2HSFBX6R3JC009778. It is a truck-tractor built by NAVISTAR CANADA, INC. at the CHATHAM, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-01-01). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-01-01) was in North Carolina, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Merchants Transport Of Hickory Llc (USDOT 48104) on 2026-01-01 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | F-9370 |
| Model Year | 1988 |
| Series | Cab D 118 BBC |
| 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 |
| 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. |
Operator & inspection history
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