VIN J8DB4W16487400048 — 2008 GMC W4
Recorded with Piece By Piece Movers Llc · USDOT 1971286
Vehicle identity
| VIN | J8DB4W16487400048 |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | W4 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MA X37947 (Massachusetts) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-16 to 2026-08-27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | J8DB4W16487400048 | MA X37947 | PIECE BY PIECE MOVERS LLC · USDOT 1971286 |
| 2024-12-16 | J8DB4W16487400048 | MA X37947 | NORTH AMERICAN VAN LINES INC · USDOT 70851 |
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
Piece By Piece Movers Llc Active
- USDOT
- 1971286
- MC
- 697653
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Freight Forwarder
- Based in
- Clinton, MA
- Power units
- 42
- Drivers
- 30
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 31
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-27). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
J8DB4W16487400048 is a 2008 GMC W4 operated by Piece By Piece Movers Llc (USDOT 1971286). License plate on its inspection records: MA X37947. 5 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2008 GMC W4 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for J8DB4W16487400048. 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 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)) places it in Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb).
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-12-16 and 2026-08-27. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 5 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-27) was in Massachusetts, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 6 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (5), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: North American Van Lines Inc (USDOT 70851) on 2024-12-16 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Piece By Piece Movers Llc (USDOT 1971286) from 2025-07-15 to 2026-08-27 — 4 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GMC |
| 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 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg) Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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