VIN 2HSFHASR8TC036835 — 1996 International (INTL) 9400
Recorded with Step Saver Inc · USDOT 827304
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2HSFHASR8TC036835 |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Make | International (INTL) |
| Model | 9400 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | MN PAV7790 (Minnesota) |
| Inspection window | 2025-07-10 to 2026-02-26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | 2HSFHASR8TC036835 | MN PAV7790 | STEP SAVER INC · USDOT 827304 |
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
Step Saver Inc Active
- USDOT
- 827304
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Morton, MN
- Power units
- 22
- Drivers
- 16
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 17
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 16.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-02-26). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
2HSFHASR8TC036835 is a 1996 International 9400 operated by Step Saver Inc (USDOT 827304). License plate on its inspection records: MN PAV7790. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1996 International 9400 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2HSFHASR8TC036835. 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-07-10 and 2026-02-26. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-02-26) was in Iowa, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2), followed by Driver Fitness (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Step Saver Inc (USDOT 827304) from 2025-07-10 to 2026-02-26 — 2 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | 9400 |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| 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 | 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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