VIN 3HTJGTK15FN711575 — 1985 Caterpillar (CATM) CF7AA
Recorded with Alain De Armas Gonzalez · USDOT 3109106
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3HTJGTK15FN711575 |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Make | Caterpillar (CATM) |
| Model | CF7AA |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | TX TPT1166 (Texas) |
| Inspection window | 2025-09-15 to 2026-04-27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | 3HTJGTK15FN711575 | TX TPT1166 | ALAIN DE ARMAS GONZALEZ · USDOT 3109106 |
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
Alain De Armas Gonzalez Active
- USDOT
- 3109106
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 25
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 62.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-27). 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
3HTJGTK15FN711575 is a 1985 Caterpillar CF7AA operated by Alain De Armas Gonzalez (USDOT 3109106). License plate on its inspection records: TX TPT1166. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
1985 Caterpillar CF7AA is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3HTJGTK15FN711575. It is a truck built by INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC. Powertrain: 7.636371824L displacement, running on diesel.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-09-15 and 2026-04-27. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-27) was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 6 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (6). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Alain De Armas Gonzalez (USDOT 3109106) from 2025-09-15 to 2026-04-27 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | CATERPILLAR |
| Model | CF7AA |
| Model Year | 1985 |
| Series | 660S |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant State | ESCOBEDO |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Displacement L | 7.636371824 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. |
| 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 | 6 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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