VIN 5PVNE8JP7H4S51278 — 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck
Recorded with B&J Towing · USDOT 1392750
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5PVNE8JP7H4S51278 |
| Model year | 2017 |
| Make | Hino |
| Model | Conventional Type Truck |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MD 16655TT (Maryland) |
| Inspection window | 2025-02-28 to 2026-03-31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 5PVNE8JP7H4S51278 | MD 16655TT | B&J TOWING · USDOT 1392750 |
| 2025-12-22 | 5PVNE8JP7H4S51278 | MD 16655TT | ANYTIME TOWING INC · USDOT 622559 |
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
B&J Towing Active
- USDOT
- 1392750
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Brandywine, MD
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 33.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-31). 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
5PVNE8JP7H4S51278 is a 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck operated by B&J Towing (USDOT 1392750). License plate on its inspection records: MD 16655TT. 5 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5PVNE8JP7H4S51278. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by HINO MOTORS MANUFACTURING U.S.A. at the WILLIAMSTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA plant. Powertrain: J08E-VB/ J08E-WU engine, 7.6L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg)) places it in Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-02-28 and 2026-03-31. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 5 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-31) was in Maryland, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 7 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (6), followed by Unsafe Driving (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: Anytime Towing Inc (USDOT 622559) from 2025-02-28 to 2025-12-22 — 4 inspections, 1 out-of-service; B&J Towing (USDOT 1392750) on 2026-03-31 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | HINO |
| Model | Conventional Type Truck |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| 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 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg) Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks |
| Manufacturer | HINO MOTORS MANUFACTURING U.S.A. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | WILLIAMSTOWN Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | WEST VIRGINIA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | J08E-VB/ J08E-WU The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Displacement L | 7.6 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 | Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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