VIN JALCDW16XL7010021 — 2020 Chevrolet 4500HD
Recorded with Weathervane Home Energy Llc · USDOT 4227196
Vehicle identity
| VIN | JALCDW16XL7010021 |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | 4500HD |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MA Y27345 (Massachusetts) |
| Inspection window | 2026-01-14 to 2026-09-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | JALCDW16XL7010021 | MA Y27345 | WEATHERVANE HOME ENERGY LLC · USDOT 4227196 |
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
Weathervane Home Energy Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4227196
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Burlington, MA
- Power units
- 10
- Drivers
- 11
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 14
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-15). 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
JALCDW16XL7010021 is a 2020 Chevrolet 4500HD operated by Weathervane Home Energy Llc (USDOT 4227196). License plate on its inspection records: MA Y27345. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2020 Chevrolet 4500HD is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for JALCDW16XL7010021. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, JAPAN at the FUJISAWA plant. Powertrain: 4HK1-TC engine, 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-01-14 and 2026-09-15. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-15) was in Massachusetts, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Driver Fitness (2), followed by Vehicle Maintenance (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Weathervane Home Energy Llc (USDOT 4227196) from 2026-01-14 to 2026-09-15 — 3 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | 4500HD |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab) 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 | 4HK1-TC 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 | 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 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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