A Trailer VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character code assigned to every trailer at the time of manufacture. It serves as the trailer's fingerprint, identifying its specific features such as the manufacturer, model, production year, and place of production. Just like a car's VIN, the trailer VIN is critical for registration, insurance, ownership transfer, recalls, and verifying the trailer’s specifications and legal status.

A Trailer VIN decoder is a tool that translates a trailer’s VIN into full specification.

A Free Trailer VIN Decoder helps you quickly uncover key details about a trailer, including:

• Manufacturer name
• Model and series
• Year of manufacture
• Trailer type (e.g., utility, enclosed, flatbed)
• Country and plant of production
• Gross Vehicle Weight
• Axle configuration
• Dimensions

Below are common trailer types:

• Flatbed Trailers — Open trailers for heavy or oversized loads
• Enclosed Trailers — Covered trailers for protecting cargo
• Utility Trailers — Small, open trailers for general use
• Refrigerated Trailers (Reefers) — Temperature-controlled for perishable goods
• Dump Trailers — Designed to haul and unload loose materials
• Gooseneck Trailers — Heavy-duty trailers with a hitch that connects over the truck’s rear axle
• Lowboy Trailers — Extra-low trailers for hauling tall or heavy equipment
• Tank Trailers — Cylindrical trailers for liquids, gases, or dry bulk
• Car Hauler Trailers — Built for transporting vehicles
• Livestock Trailers — Designed for safely moving animals

Yes, you can manually decode it by following these steps:

• Find the VIN — It’s usually 17 characters long.
• Check the 1st character — Identifies the country of origin.
• Look at characters 2–3 — Show the manufacturer.
• Characters 4–8 — Describe the model, body style, engine, and more.
• 9th character — Is a check digit for verifying the VIN’s validity.
• 10th character — Reveals the model year.
• 11th character — Indicates the manufacturing plant.
• Characters 12–17 — Are the vehicle’s unique serial number.

Yes, you can! With Vincario’s VIN API, you can decode multiple trailers in bulk, saving you time and effort. Whether you're managing a fleet, processing inventory, or verifying trailer details, our API is designed for fast and accurate decoding. Try the Vincario demo!