VIN 3B6MC36Z2WM229550 — 1998 Dodge Ram Chassis Cab
Recorded with Vicente Gomez Castro · USDOT 1042469
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3B6MC36Z2WM229550 |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Make | Dodge |
| Model | Ram Chassis Cab |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MX 818DR9 (MX) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-22 to 2026-05-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | 3B6MC36Z2WM229550 | MX 818DR9 | VICENTE GOMEZ CASTRO · USDOT 1042469 |
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
Vicente Gomez Castro Active
- USDOT
- 1042469
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Nuevo Laredo, TA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 33.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-15). 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
3B6MC36Z2WM229550 is a 1998 Dodge Ram Chassis Cab operated by Vicente Gomez Castro (USDOT 1042469). License plate on its inspection records: MX 818DR9. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1998 Dodge Ram Chassis Cab is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3B6MC36Z2WM229550. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (number of cab unknown) built by CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA at the MEXICO CITY plant. Powertrain: 5.9L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)) places it in Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb).
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-22 and 2026-05-15. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-15) was in US, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 17 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (14), followed by Driver Fitness (3). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Vicente Gomez Castro (USDOT 1042469) from 2024-10-22 to 2026-05-15 — 4 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | DODGE |
| Model | Ram Chassis Cab |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| Series | 3500 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Number of Cab Unknown) The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg) Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb) |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | MEXICO CITY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 5.9 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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