VIN J8BC4W16487003601 — 2008 Chevrolet (CHEV) W4
Recorded with Brothers Electrical Corporation · USDOT 3375178
Vehicle identity
| VIN | J8BC4W16487003601 |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | Chevrolet (CHEV) |
| Model | W4 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MA T54953 (Massachusetts) |
| Inspection window | 2025-10-20 to 2026-09-29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | J8BC4W16487003601 | MA T54953 | BROTHERS ELECTRICAL CORPORATION · USDOT 3375178 |
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
Brothers Electrical Corporation Active
- USDOT
- 3375178
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Newburyport, MA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-29). 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
J8BC4W16487003601 is a 2008 Chevrolet W4 operated by Brothers Electrical Corporation (USDOT 3375178). License plate on its inspection records: MA T54953. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2008 Chevrolet W4 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for J8BC4W16487003601. It is a truck built by ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, JAPAN at the FUJISAWA, KANAGAWA plant. Powertrain: 5.2L 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 between 2025-10-20 and 2026-09-29. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-29) was in Massachusetts, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Driver Fitness (2), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Brothers Electrical Corporation (USDOT 3375178) from 2025-10-20 to 2026-09-29 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | W4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Series | 4500 Medium Duty |
| Trim | Med Tilt 71.0 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 State | KANAGAWA |
| Plant Country | JAPAN |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement L | 5.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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