VIN 5PVNE8JT8H4S57166 — 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck
Recorded with Seal Methods Inc · USDOT 2609776
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5PVNE8JT8H4S57166 |
| Model year | 2017 |
| Make | Hino |
| Model | Conventional Type Truck |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 62114G2 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-09-02 to 2025-12-04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | 5PVNE8JT8H4S57166 | CA 62114G2 | SEAL METHODS INC · USDOT 2609776 |
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
Seal Methods Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2609776
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Santa Fe Springs, CA
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-04). 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
5PVNE8JT8H4S57166 is a 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck operated by Seal Methods Inc (USDOT 2609776). License plate on its inspection records: CA 62114G2. 2 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 5PVNE8JT8H4S57166. 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-09-02 and 2025-12-04. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-04) was in California, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Seal Methods Inc (USDOT 2609776) from 2025-09-02 to 2025-12-04 — 2 inspections, 1 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 | 1 | — Minor |
| 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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