VIN 2HTFHAER5VC023244 — 1997 International (INTERNATIO) 9400
Recorded with Brabham Family Enterprises Inc · USDOT 553456
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2HTFHAER5VC023244 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | International (INTERNATIO) |
| Model | 9400 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | OH PVE1697 (Ohio) |
| Inspection window | 2025-01-03 to 2026-05-20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | 2HTFHAER5VC023244 | OH PVE1697 | BRABHAM FAMILY ENTERPRISES INC · USDOT 553456 |
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
Brabham Family Enterprises Inc Active
- USDOT
- 553456
- MC
- 430173
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Bidwell, OH
- Power units
- 11
- Drivers
- 6
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 50
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 4.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-20). 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
2HTFHAER5VC023244 is a 1997 International 9400 operated by Brabham Family Enterprises Inc (USDOT 553456). License plate on its inspection records: OH PVE1697. 2 roadside inspections 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 2HTFHAER5VC023244. 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-03 and 2026-05-20. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-20) was in West Virginia, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Brabham Family Enterprises Inc (USDOT 553456) from 2025-01-03 to 2026-05-20 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | 9400 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| 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. |
Operator & inspection history
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