VIN J8BF5C13817701049 — 2001 Chevrolet W5
Recorded with Petersen Brothers Inc · USDOT 856431
Vehicle identity
| VIN | J8BF5C13817701049 |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | W5 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | WA B15360G (Washington) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-21 to 2026-02-12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | J8BF5C13817701049 | WA B15360G | PETERSEN BROTHERS INC · USDOT 856431 |
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
Petersen Brothers Inc Active
- USDOT
- 856431
- MC
- 380585
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Sumner, WA
- Power units
- 76
- Drivers
- 33
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 14
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 66.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-02-12). 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
J8BF5C13817701049 is a 2001 Chevrolet W5 operated by Petersen Brothers Inc (USDOT 856431). License plate on its inspection records: WA B15360G. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 6 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2001 Chevrolet W5 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for J8BF5C13817701049. It is a truck built by ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, JAPAN at the FUJISAWA plant. Powertrain: 7.8L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg)) places it in Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-21 and 2026-02-12. Its records show 6 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 6 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-02-12) was in Washington, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 14 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (14). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Petersen Brothers Inc (USDOT 856431) from 2024-10-21 to 2026-02-12 — 2 inspections, 6 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | W5 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| Series | 5000 Medium Duty |
| 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 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg) Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks |
| 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 Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 7.8 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. |
| 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 | 14 | ⚠ High |
| 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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