VIN 3HAWMTAR0KL265113 — 1989 Peterbilt SR537
Recorded with Black Hills Power Inc · USDOT 119635
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3HAWMTAR0KL265113 |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Make | Peterbilt |
| Model | SR537 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | SD PR38904 (South Dakota) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-09 to 2026-09-24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | 3HAWMTAR0KL265113 | SD PR38904 | BLACK HILLS POWER INC · USDOT 119635 |
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
Black Hills Power Inc Active
- USDOT
- 119635
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Rapid City, SD
- Power units
- 87
- Drivers
- 62
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-24). 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
3HAWMTAR0KL265113 is a 1989 Peterbilt SR537 operated by Black Hills Power Inc (USDOT 119635). License plate on its inspection records: SD PR38904. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
1989 Peterbilt SR537 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3HAWMTAR0KL265113. 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 2024-10-09 and 2026-09-24. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-24) was in Wyoming, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Black Hills Power Inc (USDOT 119635) from 2024-10-09 to 2026-09-24 — 3 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | SR537 |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| Series | WorkStar 7500 |
| 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 | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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