VIN JHHSDM2H8GK003733 — 2016 Hino XJC740 / XFC740
Recorded with Chain Gang Towing And Recovery Agency Llc · USDOT 2984465
Vehicle identity
| VIN | JHHSDM2H8GK003733 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | Hino |
| Model | XJC740 / XFC740 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NJ XLFU50 (New Jersey) |
| Last inspected | 2025-05-19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-19 | JHHSDM2H8GK003733 | NJ XLFU50 | CHAIN GANG TOWING AND RECOVERY AGENCY LLC · USDOT 2984465 |
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
Chain Gang Towing And Recovery Agency Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2984465
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Hillsborough, NJ
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-05-19). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
JHHSDM2H8GK003733 is a 2016 Hino XJC740 / XFC740 operated by Chain Gang Towing And Recovery Agency Llc (USDOT 2984465). License plate on its inspection records: NJ XLFU50. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2016 Hino XJC740 / XFC740 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for JHHSDM2H8GK003733. It is a truck built by HINO MOTORS, LTD.. Powertrain: J05E-TP engine, 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-05-19). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-05-19) was in New Jersey, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Chain Gang Towing And Recovery Agency Llc (USDOT 2984465) on 2025-05-19 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | HINO |
| Model | XJC740 / XFC740 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| 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 | HINO MOTORS, LTD. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant Country | JAPAN |
| Engine Model | J05E-TP The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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