VIN 3C7WRTCL8HG669926 — 2017 Ram 3500
Recorded with Brothers Cable Llc · USDOT 4270970
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3C7WRTCL8HG669926 |
| Model year | 2017 |
| Make | Ram |
| Model | 3500 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | NC 40469831 (North Carolina) NC VL9417 (North Carolina) |
| Inspection window | 2025-01-07 to 2025-09-29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-29 | 3C7WRTCL8HG669926 | NC 40469831 | BROTHERS CABLE LLC · USDOT 4270970 |
| 2025-06-23 | 3C7WRTCL8HG669926 | NC VL9417 | MARCO PLANO · USDOT 4050812 |
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
Brothers Cable Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4270970
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Coats, NC
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-29). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
3C7WRTCL8HG669926 is a 2017 Ram 3500 operated by Brothers Cable Llc (USDOT 4270970). License plates on its inspection records: NC 40469831, NC VL9417. 5 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2017 Ram 3500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3C7WRTCL8HG669926. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (number of cab unknown) built by CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA at the SALTILLO, COAHUILA plant. Powertrain: 6.7L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)) places it in Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb).
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-07 and 2025-09-29. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 5 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-09-29) was in Michigan, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 13 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (8), followed by Driver Fitness (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Marco Plano (USDOT 4050812) from 2025-01-07 to 2025-06-23 — 4 inspections, none out of service; Brothers Cable Llc (USDOT 4270970) on 2025-09-29 — 1 inspection, 3 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
Owners have filed 316 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | RAM |
| Model | 3500 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Series | DD |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Number of Cab Unknown) The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg) Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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