VIN 3HAMKTAN2JL538495 — 1988 International (INTL) MA035
Recorded with Interstate Power & Light · USDOT 751794
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3HAMKTAN2JL538495 |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Make | International (INTL) |
| Model | MA035 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | IA FZ0397 (Iowa) |
| Last inspected | 2025-04-16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-16 | 3HAMKTAN2JL538495 | IA FZ0397 | INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT · USDOT 751794 |
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
Interstate Power & Light Active
- USDOT
- 751794
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Dubuque, IA
- Power units
- 657
- Drivers
- 514
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 20
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 37.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-04-16). 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
3HAMKTAN2JL538495 is a 1988 International MA035 operated by Interstate Power & Light (USDOT 751794). License plate on its inspection records: IA FZ0397. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
1988 International MA035 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3HAMKTAN2JL538495. It is a truck built by BLUE DIAMOND TRUCK, S. DE R. L. DE C. V.. Powertrain: Cummins ISL engine, 8.8L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-04-16). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-04-16) was in Iowa, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (2), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Interstate Power & Light (USDOT 751794) on 2025-04-16 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | MA035 |
| Model Year | 1988 |
| Series | 4400 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL |
| Manufacturer | BLUE DIAMOND TRUCK, S. DE R. L. DE C. V. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant State | ESCOBEDO |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | Cummins ISL The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 8.8 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 | Air 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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