VIN 3C7WRMEL5LG298963 — 2020 Dodge 5500
Recorded with Holmes Motors Inc · USDOT 1408700
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3C7WRMEL5LG298963 |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Make | Dodge |
| Model | 5500 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MS A557763 (Mississippi) |
| Inspection window | 2025-09-16 to 2026-07-31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | 3C7WRMEL5LG298963 | MS A557763 | HOLMES MOTORS INC · USDOT 1408700 |
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
Holmes Motors Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1408700
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Diberville, MS
- Power units
- 5
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 9
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 44.4%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-31). 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
3C7WRMEL5LG298963 is a 2020 Dodge 5500 operated by Holmes Motors Inc (USDOT 1408700). License plate on its inspection records: MS A557763. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 5 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2020 Dodge 5500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3C7WRMEL5LG298963. 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, paired with a automatic transmission. 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-09-16 and 2026-07-31. Its records show 5 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle, 3 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-31) was in Florida, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 11 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (7), followed by Controlled Substances (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Holmes Motors Inc (USDOT 1408700) from 2025-09-16 to 2026-07-31 — 3 inspections, 5 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | RAM |
| Model | 5500 |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Trim | 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 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. |
| Transmission Style | Automatic Manual, automated-manual (AMT), or automatic — affects driver pool and resale. |
| Transmission Speeds | 6 |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
| Axles | 2 Number of axles — ties directly to weight limits and toll/registration class. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Controlled Substances | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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