VIN 5PVNV8JR3J4S51172 — 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck
Recorded with American Towing Inc · USDOT 441073
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5PVNV8JR3J4S51172 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Hino |
| Model | Conventional Type Truck |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | FL BJ87AS (Florida) |
| Last inspected | 2025-10-22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-22 | 5PVNV8JR3J4S51172 | FL BJ87AS | AMERICAN TOWING INC · USDOT 441073 |
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
American Towing Inc Active
- USDOT
- 441073
- MC
- 352759
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Hialeah Gardens, FL
- Power units
- 6
- Drivers
- 6
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 11
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 11.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-22). 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
5PVNV8JR3J4S51172 is a 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck operated by American Towing Inc (USDOT 441073). License plate on its inspection records: FL BJ87AS. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5PVNV8JR3J4S51172. 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 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-10-22). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-22) was in Florida, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Driver Fitness (2). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by American Towing Inc (USDOT 441073) on 2025-10-22 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | HINO |
| Model | Conventional Type Truck |
| 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 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL |
| 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 | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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