VIN 3C7WRNBL3MG595113 — 2021 Ram 5500
Recorded with Mel Dawson Inc · USDOT 646839
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3C7WRNBL3MG595113 |
| Model year | 2021 |
| Make | Ram |
| Model | 5500 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 01821L3 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2024-09-13 to 2026-07-27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | 3C7WRNBL3MG595113 | CA 01821L3 | MEL DAWSON INC · USDOT 646839 |
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
Mel Dawson Inc Active
- USDOT
- 646839
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper & Cargo Tank Facility
- Based in
- Rocklin, CA
- Power units
- 19
- Drivers
- 16
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 67
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-27). 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
3C7WRNBL3MG595113 is a 2021 Ram 5500 operated by Mel Dawson Inc (USDOT 646839). License plate on its inspection records: CA 01821L3. 5 roadside inspections 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
2021 Ram 5500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3C7WRNBL3MG595113. 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 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-13 and 2026-07-27. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-27) was in California, 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 Mel Dawson Inc (USDOT 646839) from 2024-09-13 to 2026-07-27 — 5 inspections, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | RAM |
| Model | 5500 |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| 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 | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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