VIN J8DF5C13417700200 — 2001 GMC W5
Recorded with The Brothers Improvements Corp · USDOT 3937060
Vehicle identity
| VIN | J8DF5C13417700200 |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Make | GMC |
| Model | W5 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NY 12402ND (New York) |
| Inspection window | 2025-02-01 to 2025-09-09 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-09 | J8DF5C13417700200 | NY 12402ND | THE BROTHERS IMPROVEMENTS CORP · USDOT 3937060 |
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
The Brothers Improvements Corp Active
- USDOT
- 3937060
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Brentwood, NY
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-09). 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
J8DF5C13417700200 is a 2001 GMC W5 operated by The Brothers Improvements Corp (USDOT 3937060). License plate on its inspection records: NY 12402ND. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
2001 GMC W5 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for J8DF5C13417700200. It is a truck built by ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, JAPAN at the FUJISAWA plant. 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 2025-02-01 and 2025-09-09. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-09-09) was in New York, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by The Brothers Improvements Corp (USDOT 3937060) from 2025-02-01 to 2025-09-09 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GMC |
| 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 |
| 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 | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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