VIN 1FBSS31S4WHB65245 — 1998 Ford E-350
Recorded with Sierra Mac River Trips Inc · USDOT 3287111
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FBSS31S4WHB65245 |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | E-350 |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | CA 23913N1 (California) |
| Last inspected | 2026-03-16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | 1FBSS31S4WHB65245 | CA 23913N1 | SIERRA MAC RIVER TRIPS INC · USDOT 3287111 |
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
Sierra Mac River Trips Inc Active
- USDOT
- 3287111
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Groveland, CA
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 7
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-16). 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.What this means
1FBSS31S4WHB65245 is a 1998 Ford E-350 operated by Sierra Mac River Trips Inc (USDOT 3287111). License plate on its inspection records: CA 23913N1. 1 roadside inspection 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
1998 Ford E-350 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FBSS31S4WHB65245. It is a van built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the LORAIN, OHIO plant. Powertrain: 6.8L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)) places it in Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-03-16). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-16) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Sierra Mac River Trips Inc (USDOT 3287111) on 2026-03-16 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | E-350 |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| Series | Econoline |
| Trim | XL |
| Vehicle Type | BUS NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Van The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg) Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | LORAIN Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | OHIO |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 |
| Displacement L | 6.8 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline 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. |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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