VIN 3HSDLSMR2CN550235 — 2012 International (INTERNATIO) LF697
Recorded with Southern Specialty Freight Llc · USDOT 3306210
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3HSDLSMR2CN550235 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | International (INTERNATIO) |
| Model | LF697 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | TN W8704HY (Tennessee) MS A551423 (Mississippi) |
| Inspection window | 2025-12-22 to 2026-05-12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | 3HSDLSMR2CN550235 | TN W8704HY | SOUTHERN SPECIALTY FREIGHT LLC · USDOT 3306210 |
| 2026-02-16 | 3HSDLSMR2CN550235 | MS A551423 | DAN MIJAILOVIC TRANSPORT INC · USDOT 1567212 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3HSDLSMR2CN550235 | MS A551423 | MAXIM EXPEDITED LLC · USDOT 3822451 |
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
Southern Specialty Freight Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3306210
- MC
- 1049407
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Broker
- Based in
- Dickson, TN
- Power units
- 84
- Drivers
- 84
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 199
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 7
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 47.4%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-12). 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
3HSDLSMR2CN550235 is a 2012 International LF697 operated by Southern Specialty Freight Llc (USDOT 3306210). License plates on its inspection records: TN W8704HY, MS A551423. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2012 International LF697 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3HSDLSMR2CN550235. It is a truck-tractor built by INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC. Powertrain: International Maxxforce 15 engine, 15L 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-12-22 and 2026-05-12. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-12) was in Mississippi, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 11 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (10), followed by Unsafe Driving (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: Maxim Expedited Llc (USDOT 3822451) from 2025-12-22 to 2025-12-31 — 2 inspections, 2 out-of-service; Dan Mijailovic Transport Inc (USDOT 1567212) on 2026-02-16 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Southern Specialty Freight Llc (USDOT 3306210) on 2026-05-12 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | LF697 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Series | ProStar+ |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor 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 | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant State | ESCOBEDO |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | International Maxxforce 15 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Displacement L | 15 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 | 10 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 3 carriers operated this VIN
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