2015 INTERNATIONAL LF517

Truck-Tractor • TRUCK • 5 inspections

View full inspection history (5 inspections across 2 carriers)

Cross-carrier timeline with operator-change callouts — every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, including inspections under previous owners.

Inspections
5
Carriers
2
Open Recalls
0
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
3HSCXAPR3FN718930
Model Year
2015
Make
INTERNATIONAL
Model
LF517
Series
LoneStar

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
X15, Signature
Engine Manufacturer
Cummins
Displacement
14.99416356 L
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
6x4

Weight & Dimensions

Body Class
Truck-Tractor
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Axle Configuration
SFA - Set-Forward Axle

Manufacturing

Plant State
ESCOBEDO
Plant Country
MEXICO
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 2, 2026

Active Safety

Brake System
Air

Technical details (1)

Note
GVWR: 33,001 - 55,000 lbs

Vehicle Ownership History

This VIN has appeared in inspections under 2 different carriers. Dates reflect first and last inspection under each carrier.

Carrier USDOT First seen Last seen Inspections
VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC 2334960 Jan 16, 2024 Nov 14, 2025 4
PREFER GLOBAL TRANSPORTATION INC 3839330 Jan 15, 2026 Jan 15, 2026 1

Plates observed

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

Roadside inspections (5)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
86861029 Jan 15, 2026 PREFER GLOBAL TRANSPORTATION INC 1
86356465 Nov 14, 2025 VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC 2
84684387 May 14, 2025 VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC 11
84627874 May 8, 2025 VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC 0
80643842 Jan 16, 2024 VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC 2

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

This VIN has been inspected 5 times across 2 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Jan 16, 2024. Most recent inspection: Jan 15, 2026 by PREFER GLOBAL TRANSPORTATION INC. 16 total violations cited; 2 out-of-service events.

Carrier ownership transitions

Each row marks a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

How to read this: FMCSA inspection records show which carrier operated the vehicle on a given date, not the legal owner. A single change may reflect a sale, sublease, or fleet reassignment.

Approximate date From carrier To carrier
Between Nov 14, 2025 and Jan 15, 2026 VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC PREFER GLOBAL TRANSPORTATION INC

We say "Sale/auction not necessarily implied" — we see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me?
This VIN has been pulled into 5 roadside inspections on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers?
Yes — FMCSA inspection records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT-numbered carriers. We see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment. Inspection records do not confirm legal ownership; they confirm operation on a given date.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN?
Yes. FMCSA records show 2 inspections where this VIN was placed out-of-service overall. An out-of-service order means the vehicle, driver, or both were ordered off the road until the cited defect was corrected. The timeline above marks each inspection's OOS state.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection?
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age?
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status?
NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

Data sources & freshness

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EIA

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