VIN 3C7WRTCL2TG279039 — 2026 Ram 3500
Recorded with Triad Associates Inc · USDOT 1854951
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3C7WRTCL2TG279039 |
| Model year | 2026 |
| Make | Ram |
| Model | 3500 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | IL 172238C (Illinois) |
| Last inspected | 2026-06-16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | 3C7WRTCL2TG279039 | IL 172238C | TRIAD ASSOCIATES INC · USDOT 1854951 |
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
Triad Associates Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1854951
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Carol Stream, IL
- Power units
- 23
- Drivers
- 12
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 10
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 28.6%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-16). 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
3C7WRTCL2TG279039 is a 2026 Ram 3500 operated by Triad Associates Inc (USDOT 1854951). License plate on its inspection records: IL 172238C. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2026 Ram 3500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3C7WRTCL2TG279039. It is a incomplete built by CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA at the SALTILLO, COAHUILA plant. Powertrain: 6.7L displacement, running on diesel.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-06-16). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-16) was in Michigan, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Triad Associates Inc (USDOT 1854951) on 2026-06-16 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2026 Ram 3500 platform. The most recent, 25V530000, concerns chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2026 ram 3500, 3500 cab chassis, 2500, 4500 cab chassis, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles. the inst… 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 28 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | RAM |
| Model | 3500 |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2500, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The instrument panel may display an incorrect brake system warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Risk: An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 9, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 79C.
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