VIN 4V4NC9TH94N360481 — 2004 Volvo VNL
Recorded with Transportes Hrd Sa De Cv · USDOT 4209734
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 4V4NC9TH94N360481 |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Make | Volvo |
| Model | VNL |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | MX 26ES2W (MX) MX 79ES4G (MX) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-23 to 2025-09-18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-18 | 4V4NC9TH94N360481 | MX 26ES2W | TRANSPORTES HRD SA DE CV · USDOT 4209734 |
| 2025-03-11 | 4V4NC9TH94N360481 | MX 79ES4G | MANUEL SANCHES FALCON · USDOT 3831127 |
| 2024-10-10 | 4V4NC9TH94N360481 | TX 1N59905 | BLACK LIQUID CARRIERS LLC · USDOT 3530009 |
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
Transportes Hrd Sa De Cv Active
- USDOT
- 4209734
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Tamaulipas, TA
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 140
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 40.9%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-18). 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
4V4NC9TH94N360481 is a 2004 Volvo VNL operated by Transportes Hrd Sa De Cv (USDOT 4209734). License plates on its inspection records: MX 26ES2W, MX 79ES4G. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2004 Volvo VNL is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 4V4NC9TH94N360481. It is a truck-tractor built by VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC at the NEW RIVER VALLEY DUBLIN, VIRGINIA plant. Powertrain: ISX 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 2024-10-23 and 2025-09-18. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-09-18) was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 19 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (17), followed by Driver Fitness (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: Manuel Sanches Falcon (USDOT 3831127) from 2024-10-23 to 2025-03-11 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service; Transportes Hrd Sa De Cv (USDOT 4209734) from 2025-09-12 to 2025-09-18 — 2 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2004 Volvo VNL platform. The most recent, 05V346000, concerns certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims fo… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | VOLVO TRUCK |
| Model | VNL |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| 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 | VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | NEW RIVER VALLEY DUBLIN Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | VIRGINIA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | ISX 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 | 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 | 17 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Hazmat | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE TIRE SIZE DESIGNATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS NOT SHOWN.
Risk: THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT GIVING IMPROPER INFORMATION.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CERTIFICATION LABELS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
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