VIN 3HAMSTAR8KL559209 — 1989 International (INTL) MF035
Recorded with Lowery Wholesale Llc · USDOT 384303
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3HAMSTAR8KL559209 |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Make | International (INTL) |
| Model | MF035 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | TX XLV7827 (Texas) TX KLZ8934 (Texas) |
| Inspection window | 2024-09-16 to 2026-04-10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | 3HAMSTAR8KL559209 | TX XLV7827 | LOWERY WHOLESALE LLC · USDOT 384303 |
| 2025-06-04 | 3HAMSTAR8KL559209 | TX KLZ8934 | ELKIN TRI-STEEL LLC · USDOT 2533052 |
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
Lowery Wholesale Llc Active
- USDOT
- 384303
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Paradise, TX
- Power units
- 6
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-10). 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
3HAMSTAR8KL559209 is a 1989 International MF035 operated by Lowery Wholesale Llc (USDOT 384303). License plates on its inspection records: TX XLV7827, TX KLZ8934. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1989 International MF035 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3HAMSTAR8KL559209. 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-16 and 2026-04-10. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-10) was in Texas, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (4), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). 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: Elkin Tri-Steel Llc (USDOT 2533052) from 2024-09-16 to 2025-06-04 — 2 inspections, 3 out-of-service; Lowery Wholesale Llc (USDOT 384303) on 2026-04-10 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | MF035 |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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