VIN 3HAMMMML2GL738845 — 2016 International (INTL) MA025
Operated by Defender Express Inc · USDOT 4554943
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3HAMMMML2GL738845 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | International (INTL) |
| Model | MA025 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | CA EP11222 (California) CA 51649Y3 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-11-18 to 2026-09-06 |
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Defender Express Inc Active
- USDOT
- 4554943
- MC
- 1809567
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Moreno Valley, CA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-06). 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 2 other carriers (listed below).
What this means
3HAMMMML2GL738845 is a 2016 International MA025 operated by Defender Express Inc (USDOT 4554943). License plates on its inspection records: CA EP11222, CA 51649Y3. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2016 International MA025 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3HAMMMML2GL738845. It is a truck built by BLUE DIAMOND TRUCK, S. DE R. L. DE C. V.. Powertrain: ISB engine, 5.9L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg)) places it in Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-11-18 and 2026-09-06. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-06) was in Illinois, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 3 different carriers in our records, oldest first: R&M Transport Llc (USDOT 4458208) on 2025-11-18 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Kingdom Transportation Enterprise Llc (USDOT 4315078) on 2026-08-11 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service; Defender Express Inc (USDOT 4554943) on 2026-09-06 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | MA025 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Series | DuraStar 4300 |
| 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 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg) Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks |
| 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 | ISB 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 | 5.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 3 carriers operated this VIN
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