VIN 2HSFHAMR8VC030730 — 1997 International (INTERNATIO) 9400
Recorded with Preferred Transport & Distribution Inc · USDOT 534056
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2HSFHAMR8VC030730 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | International (INTERNATIO) |
| Model | 9400 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | GA IC53N0 (Georgia) |
| Last inspected | 2025-08-20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-20 | 2HSFHAMR8VC030730 | GA IC53N0 | PREFERRED TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION INC · USDOT 534056 |
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
Preferred Transport & Distribution Inc Active
- USDOT
- 534056
- MC
- 239652
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Austell, GA
- Power units
- 59
- Drivers
- 47
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 82
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 6
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 17.9%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-20). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
2HSFHAMR8VC030730 is a 1997 International 9400 operated by Preferred Transport & Distribution Inc (USDOT 534056). License plate on its inspection records: GA IC53N0. 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 9400 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2HSFHAMR8VC030730. It is a truck-tractor built by NAVISTAR CANADA, INC. at the CHATHAM, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: 12.683587536L 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 2025-08-20). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-08-20) was in Louisiana, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Preferred Transport & Distribution Inc (USDOT 534056) on 2025-08-20 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | 9400 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| 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 Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 12.683587536 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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