VIN 3C7WRMAL1NG255973 — 2022 Ram 5500
Recorded with Blue Star Towing And Recovery Inc · USDOT 3448838
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3C7WRMAL1NG255973 |
| Model year | 2022 |
| Make | Ram |
| Model | 5500 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 13911U3 (California) |
| Last inspected | 2025-10-31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | 3C7WRMAL1NG255973 | CA 13911U3 | BLUE STAR TOWING AND RECOVERY INC · USDOT 3448838 |
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
Blue Star Towing And Recovery Inc Active
- USDOT
- 3448838
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- El Cajon, CA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 35
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 44.8%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-31). 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
3C7WRMAL1NG255973 is a 2022 Ram 5500 operated by Blue Star Towing And Recovery Inc (USDOT 3448838). License plate on its inspection records: CA 13911U3. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2022 Ram 5500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3C7WRMAL1NG255973. 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 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg)) places it in Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-10-31). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-31) was in California, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Blue Star Towing And Recovery Inc (USDOT 3448838) on 2025-10-31 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | RAM |
| Model | 5500 |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Trim | Regular Cab DRW |
| 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 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg) Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks |
| 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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