VIN 3D7ML48A18G128502 — 2008 Dodge (DODG) Ram
Recorded with Dont Be Afraid Llc · USDOT 4518476
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3D7ML48A18G128502 |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | Dodge (DODG) |
| Model | Ram |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | TX WCR8217 (Texas) |
| Inspection window | 2025-11-25 to 2026-03-05 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | 3D7ML48A18G128502 | TX WCR8217 | DONT BE AFRAID LLC · USDOT 4518476 |
| 2025-11-25 | 3D7ML48A18G128502 | TX WCR8217 | GOOD TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 4383691 |
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
Dont Be Afraid Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4518476
- MC
- 1811771
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Cameron, TX
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 22
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 81.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-05). 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
3D7ML48A18G128502 is a 2008 Dodge Ram operated by Dont Be Afraid Llc (USDOT 4518476). License plate on its inspection records: TX WCR8217. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 24 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2008 Dodge Ram is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3D7ML48A18G128502. It is a pickup 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-11-25 and 2026-03-05. Its records show 24 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 14 vehicle, 10 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-05) was in Texas, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 38 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (26), followed by Driver Fitness (6). 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: Good Transport Llc (USDOT 4383691) on 2025-11-25 — 1 inspection, 3 out-of-service; Dont Be Afraid Llc (USDOT 4518476) on 2026-03-05 — 2 inspections, 21 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | DODGE |
| Model | Ram |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Series | D1 (3500) |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Pickup 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 | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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