VIN 3HTJGTKT3FN668368 — 2015 Caterpillar (CAT) CF7AA
Recorded with Spierling Trucking & Excavating Inc · USDOT 1763216
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3HTJGTKT3FN668368 |
| Model year | 2015 |
| Make | Caterpillar (CAT) |
| Model | CF7AA |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MI BE29420 (Michigan) |
| Last inspected | 2025-08-11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-11 | 3HTJGTKT3FN668368 | MI BE29420 | SPIERLING TRUCKING & EXCAVATING INC · USDOT 1763216 |
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
Spierling Trucking & Excavating Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1763216
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Pellston, MI
- Power units
- 15
- Drivers
- 8
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 13
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 71.4%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-11). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
3HTJGTKT3FN668368 is a 2015 Caterpillar CF7AA operated by Spierling Trucking & Excavating Inc (USDOT 1763216). License plate on its inspection records: MI BE29420. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2015 Caterpillar CF7AA is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3HTJGTKT3FN668368. It is a truck built by INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC. Powertrain: CT 13 engine, 13L 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-08-11). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-08-11) was in Michigan, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Spierling Trucking & Excavating Inc (USDOT 1763216) on 2025-08-11 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | CATERPILLAR |
| Model | CF7AA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| 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. |
| 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 | CT 13 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Displacement L | 13 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 | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| 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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