VIN 2HTFBAER5WC046235 — 1998 International (INTERNATIO) F-9370
Recorded with Smokin Joe's Transport Llc · USDOT 2579866
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2HTFBAER5WC046235 |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Make | International (INTERNATIO) |
| Model | F-9370 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | ID AN1471 (Idaho) |
| Last inspected | 2025-12-16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-16 | 2HTFBAER5WC046235 | ID AN1471 | SMOKIN JOE'S TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 2579866 |
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
Smokin Joe's Transport Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2579866
- MC
- 1535672
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Grangeville, ID
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-16). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
2HTFBAER5WC046235 is a 1998 International F-9370 operated by Smokin Joe's Transport Llc (USDOT 2579866). License plate on its inspection records: ID AN1471. 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
1998 International F-9370 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2HTFBAER5WC046235. It is a truck 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 2025-12-16). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-16) was in Idaho, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Smokin Joe's Transport Llc (USDOT 2579866) on 2025-12-16 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | F-9370 |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| Series | Cab D 118 BBC |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck 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 | 14.010939720 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 |
| Unsafe Driving | 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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