VIN 5PVNJ8AP5M5T50021 — 2021 Hino Incomplete Vehicle
Recorded with Carlos Towing Llc · USDOT 4298377
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5PVNJ8AP5M5T50021 |
| Model year | 2021 |
| Make | Hino |
| Model | Incomplete Vehicle |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | PA ZXN6166 (Pennsylvania) |
| Last inspected | 2025-06-18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-18 | 5PVNJ8AP5M5T50021 | PA ZXN6166 | CARLOS TOWING LLC · USDOT 4298377 |
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
Carlos Towing Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4298377
- MC
- 1678682
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Lebanon, PA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-06-18). 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.What this means
5PVNJ8AP5M5T50021 is a 2021 Hino Incomplete Vehicle operated by Carlos Towing Llc (USDOT 4298377). License plate on its inspection records: PA ZXN6166. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2021 Hino Incomplete Vehicle is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5PVNJ8AP5M5T50021. It is a truck built by HINO MOTORS MANUFACTURING U.S.A. at the MINERAL WELLS, WEST VIRGINIA plant. Powertrain: J08E-WU / J08E-VB 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-06-18). Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-06-18) was in Pennsylvania, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Carlos Towing Llc (USDOT 4298377) on 2025-06-18 — 1 inspection, 3 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | HINO |
| Model | Incomplete Vehicle |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| 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 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 | MINERAL WELLS 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-WU / J08E-VB 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 | Air 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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