VIN 3C63DPALXCG154998 — 2012 Dodge (DODG) Ram
Recorded with Lees Imperial Welding Inc · USDOT 2652485
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3C63DPALXCG154998 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | Dodge (DODG) |
| Model | Ram |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA IW152 (California) |
| Last inspected | 2025-11-04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | 3C63DPALXCG154998 | CA IW152 | LEES IMPERIAL WELDING INC · USDOT 2652485 |
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
Lees Imperial Welding Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2652485
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Fremont, CA
- Power units
- 25
- Drivers
- 26
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 10
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 11.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-11-04). 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
3C63DPALXCG154998 is a 2012 Dodge Ram operated by Lees Imperial Welding Inc (USDOT 2652485). License plate on its inspection records: CA IW152. 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
2012 Dodge Ram is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3C63DPALXCG154998. It is a pickup built by CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA at the SALTILLO, COAHUILA plant. Powertrain: 6.7L displacement, running on diesel. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-11-04). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-11-04) was in California, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Lees Imperial Welding Inc (USDOT 2652485) on 2025-11-04 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | DODGE |
| Model | Ram |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Series | 3500 |
| Trim | ST |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Pickup 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 | SALTILLO Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | COAHUILA |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 6.7 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 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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