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VIN JALE5J166J7900635 — 2018 Isuzu (ISU) NQR

Recorded with Penske Truck Leasing Co Lp · USDOT 327574

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Vehicle identity

VINJALE5J166J7900635
Model year2018
MakeIsuzu (ISU)
ModelNQR
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License plateCA 19974X3 (California)
Inspection window2024-10-17 to 2026-04-27

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-04-27JALE5J166J7900635CA 19974X3PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP · USDOT 327574
2024-10-17JALE5J166J7900635CA 19974X3QUEST EVENTS LLC · USDOT 1109328

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

Penske Truck Leasing Co Lp Active

USDOT
327574
MC
503269
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Shipper
Based in
Reading, PA
Power units
38,075
Drivers
16,014
Inspections (24 mo)
3,730
Crashes (24 mo)
478
Vehicle OOS rate
7.1%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-27). 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).

VIN
JALE5J166J7900635
Year/Make
2018 Isuzu (ISU)
Inspections
2
Open recalls
0

What this means

JALE5J166J7900635 is a 2018 Isuzu NQR operated by Penske Truck Leasing Co Lp (USDOT 327574). License plate on its inspection records: CA 19974X3. 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

2018 Isuzu NQR is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for JALE5J166J7900635. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, JAPAN at the FUJISAWA plant. Powertrain: I1B - 4HK1TC engine, 5.2L 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 2024-10-17 and 2026-04-27. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-27) was in California, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Quest Events Llc (USDOT 1109328) on 2024-10-17 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Penske Truck Leasing Co Lp (USDOT 327574) on 2026-04-27 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeISUZU
ModelNQR
Model Year2018
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassIncomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab)
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, JAPAN
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityFUJISAWA
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant CountryJAPAN
Engine ModelI1B - 4HK1TC
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders4
Displacement L5.2
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeHydraulic
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type4x2
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
Axles2
Number of axles — ties directly to weight limits and toll/registration class.
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP (DOT 327574)Last seen 2026-04-27
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in California · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate CA 19974X3
Operated by QUEST EVENTS LLC (DOT 1109328)Last seen 2024-10-17
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in California · Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present · Plate CA 19974X3
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN JALE5J166J7900635 decode to?
VIN JALE5J166J7900635 decodes to a 2018 Isuzu NQR — body: Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab); GVWR: Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg); engine: I1B - 4HK1TC; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as ISU.
Does VIN JALE5J166J7900635 have a clean inspection record?
Across 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-17 and 2026-04-27, this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
Which carriers have operated VIN JALE5J166J7900635?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Penske Truck Leasing Co Lp (USDOT 327574), Quest Events Llc (USDOT 1109328).
What license plate is on VIN JALE5J166J7900635?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: CA 19974X3 (California).

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