VIN 3C63DRALXCG166290 — 2012 Dodge Ram
Recorded with Alvarez & Son Transport Llc · USDOT 3984301
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3C63DRALXCG166290 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | Dodge |
| Model | Ram |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 72820N3 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2024-08-30 to 2026-07-09 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | 3C63DRALXCG166290 | CA 72820N3 | ALVAREZ & SON TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 3984301 |
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
Alvarez & Son Transport Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3984301
- MC
- 1495393
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Homeland, CA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 9
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-09). 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
3C63DRALXCG166290 is a 2012 Dodge Ram operated by Alvarez & Son Transport Llc (USDOT 3984301). License plate on its inspection records: CA 72820N3. 7 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 4 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2012 Dodge Ram is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3C63DRALXCG166290. 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 7 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-08-30 and 2026-07-09. Its records show 4 out-of-service violations across 7 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-09) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 8 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (6), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Alvarez & Son Transport Llc (USDOT 3984301) from 2024-08-30 to 2026-07-09 — 7 inspections, 4 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 | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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