VIN 3C7WRKDL2JG298504 — 2018 Ram 4500
Recorded with Fastenal Company · USDOT 242294
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3C7WRKDL2JG298504 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Ram |
| Model | 4500 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | IN A435064 (Indiana) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-02 to 2024-12-11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-11 | 3C7WRKDL2JG298504 | IN A435064 | FASTENAL COMPANY · USDOT 242294 |
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
Fastenal Company Active
- USDOT
- 242294
- MC
- 301789
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Broker & Shipper
- Based in
- Winona, MN
- Power units
- 704
- Drivers
- 980
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 821
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 32
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 5.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2024-12-11). 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
3C7WRKDL2JG298504 is a 2018 Ram 4500 operated by Fastenal Company (USDOT 242294). License plate on its inspection records: IN A435064. 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. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2018 Ram 4500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3C7WRKDL2JG298504. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA at the SALTILLO, COAHUILA plant. Powertrain: 6.7L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg)) places it in Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb).
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection between 2024-10-02 and 2024-12-11. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2024-12-11) was in Kentucky, 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 Fastenal Company (USDOT 242294) from 2024-10-02 to 2024-12-11 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2018 Ram 4500 platform. The most recent, 18V277000, concerns chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain 2018 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks. the primary and secondary brake hoses located between… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | RAM |
| Model | 4500 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Series | DP |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab) The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg) Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 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 Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| 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. |
Operator & inspection history
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1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks. The primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the ferrules, which can allow the ferrule
Risk: If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall
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