VIN J8BC4B14827002272 — 2002 Chevrolet W4
Recorded with Yard By Yard Makeovers Llc · USDOT 1420775
Vehicle identity
| VIN | J8BC4B14827002272 |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | W4 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MD 9FD3043 (Maryland) |
| Last inspected | 2025-08-27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-27 | J8BC4B14827002272 | MD 9FD3043 | YARD BY YARD MAKEOVERS LLC · USDOT 1420775 |
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
Yard By Yard Makeovers Llc Active
- USDOT
- 1420775
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Takoma Park, MD
- Power units
- 5
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 33.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-27). 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
J8BC4B14827002272 is a 2002 Chevrolet W4 operated by Yard By Yard Makeovers Llc (USDOT 1420775). License plate on its inspection records: MD 9FD3043. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2002 Chevrolet W4 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for J8BC4B14827002272. It is a truck built by ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, JAPAN at the FUJISAWA plant. Powertrain: 4HE1-XS I/C engine, 4.75L displacement, running on diesel. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-08-27). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-08-27) was in Maryland, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 7 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (5), followed by Driver Fitness (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Yard By Yard Makeovers Llc (USDOT 1420775) on 2025-08-27 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | W4 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| Series | 4500 Medium Duty |
| Trim | Med Tilt 67.9 BBC |
| 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 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg) Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb) |
| Manufacturer | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, JAPAN The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | FUJISAWA Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant Country | JAPAN |
| Engine Model | 4HE1-XS I/C The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement L | 4.75 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. |
| 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 | 5 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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