VIN 2HTTGAST8TC081948 — 1996 International (INTERNATIO) F-5070
Recorded with Tip Starkey · USDOT 1233465
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2HTTGAST8TC081948 |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Make | International (INTERNATIO) |
| Model | F-5070 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | WV B319165 (West Virginia) |
| Last inspected | 2025-03-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-28 | 2HTTGAST8TC081948 | WV B319165 | TIP STARKEY · USDOT 1233465 |
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
Tip Starkey Active
- USDOT
- 1233465
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Buckhannon, WV
- Power units
- 5
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-03-28). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
2HTTGAST8TC081948 is a 1996 International F-5070 operated by Tip Starkey (USDOT 1233465). License plate on its inspection records: WV B319165. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
1996 International F-5070 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2HTTGAST8TC081948. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-03-28). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-03-28) was in West Virginia, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Tip Starkey (USDOT 1233465) on 2025-03-28 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | F-5070 |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| Series | Cab D |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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