VIN 2HTFBAST6VC034139 — 1997 CUSTOM SCO F-9370
Recorded with Dci-Shires Inc · USDOT 977164
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2HTFBAST6VC034139 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | CUSTOM SCO |
| Model | F-9370 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | WV BA551764 (West Virginia) |
| Inspection window | 2025-08-21 to 2026-07-22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | 2HTFBAST6VC034139 | WV BA551764 | DCI-SHIRES INC · USDOT 977164 |
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
Dci-Shires Inc Active
- USDOT
- 977164
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Bluefield, WV
- Power units
- 10
- Drivers
- 7
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 22
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 38.9%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-22). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
2HTFBAST6VC034139 is a 1997 CUSTOM SCO F-9370 operated by Dci-Shires Inc (USDOT 977164). License plate on its inspection records: WV BA551764. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1997 CUSTOM SCO F-9370 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2HTFBAST6VC034139. It is a truck built by NAVISTAR CANADA, INC. at the CHATHAM, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: Caterpillar C-15 (Export) engine, 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 2025-08-21 and 2026-07-22. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-22) was in West Virginia, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (5). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Dci-Shires Inc (USDOT 977164) from 2025-08-21 to 2026-07-22 — 2 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | F-9370 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| 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 Model | Caterpillar C-15 (Export) The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| 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 | 5 | ⚠ High |
| 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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