1988 INTERNATIO MF035
VIN 3HAMSTAR8JL549522
Operating carrier of this vehicle
Royal Hyway Tours Inc Active
- USDOT
- 259971
- MC
- 182214
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Anchorage, AK
- Power units
- 458
- Drivers
- 477
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 115
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 1.9%
What this means
3HAMSTAR8JL549522 decodes to a 1988 INTERNATIO MF035. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. Zero out-of-service results — clean inspection history for the operating carrier(s).
What this VIN is
1988 INTERNATIO MF035 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3HAMSTAR8JL549522. 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 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-07-02 and 2026-07-11. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service — a clean roadside record for the operating carrier(s), which is a positive signal for maintenance and compliance. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
This vehicle was operated by ROYAL HYWAY TOURS INC (DOT 259971) during our inspection window. Open the carrier profile for that operator’s full safety record, authority status, and fleet size.
How to use this report
If you’re buying this truck: its clean out-of-service record is encouraging, but still verify current condition with an independent pre-purchase inspection. If you’re investigating an incident: the operator history above links to the carrier’s full FMCSA profile, where you can review authority, insurance, and crash records. This page aggregates public FMCSA roadside data and NHTSA vPIC decode for this VIN; it is informational and not a substitute for a title search or a hands-on inspection.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | MF035 |
| 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 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier |
| 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 | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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