VIN JHHSDM2H8LK010921 — 2020 Hino XJC740 / XFC740
Recorded with Madsen & Howell · USDOT 809826
Vehicle identity
| VIN | JHHSDM2H8LK010921 |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Make | Hino |
| Model | XJC740 / XFC740 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NJ XFBS91 (New Jersey) |
| Inspection window | 2024-11-18 to 2025-06-18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-18 | JHHSDM2H8LK010921 | NJ XFBS91 | MADSEN & HOWELL · USDOT 809826 |
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
Madsen & Howell Active
- USDOT
- 809826
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Perth Amboy, NJ
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 9
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 20%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-06-18). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
JHHSDM2H8LK010921 is a 2020 Hino XJC740 / XFC740 operated by Madsen & Howell (USDOT 809826). License plate on its inspection records: NJ XFBS91. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2020 Hino XJC740 / XFC740 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for JHHSDM2H8LK010921. It is a truck built by HINO MOTORS, LTD. at the HAMURA, TOKYO plant. Powertrain: J05E-TP engine, 5.1L 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-18 and 2025-06-18. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-06-18) was in New Jersey, 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
Operated by Madsen & Howell (USDOT 809826) from 2024-11-18 to 2025-06-18 — 4 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | HINO |
| Model | XJC740 / XFC740 |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Series | Single Cab |
| 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 City | HAMURA Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | TOKYO |
| Plant Country | JAPAN |
| Engine Model | J05E-TP The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Displacement L | 5.1 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. |
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 & inspection history
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