VIN 54DCDW1B5JS808267 — 2018 Chevrolet 3500/4500
Recorded with R E Michel Company · USDOT 261956
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 54DCDW1B5JS808267 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | 3500/4500 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NY 73572ML (New York) |
| Inspection window | 2025-06-10 to 2026-05-18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-18 | 54DCDW1B5JS808267 | NY 73572ML | R E MICHEL COMPANY · USDOT 261956 |
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
R E Michel Company Active
- USDOT
- 261956
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Glen Burnie, MD
- Power units
- 578
- Drivers
- 742
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 192
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 5
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 10.6%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-18). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
54DCDW1B5JS808267 is a 2018 Chevrolet 3500/4500 operated by R E Michel Company (USDOT 261956). License plate on its inspection records: NY 73572ML. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2018 Chevrolet 3500/4500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 54DCDW1B5JS808267. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by THE SHYFT GROUP, INC. at the CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: L96 - E85 MAX, IRON engine, 6L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg)) places it in Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb).
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-06-10 and 2026-05-18. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver, 1 hazmat. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-18) was in New York, 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 R E Michel Company (USDOT 261956) from 2025-06-10 to 2026-05-18 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | 3500/4500 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab) The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg) Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb) |
| Manufacturer | THE SHYFT GROUP, INC. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | CHARLOTTE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MICHIGAN |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | L96 - E85 MAX, IRON The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 6 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
| Axles | 2 Number of axles — ties directly to weight limits and toll/registration class. |
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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