VIN 1FD0W5HTXMEC68231 — 2021 Ford F-550
Recorded with General Equipment & Supply · USDOT 448510
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FD0W5HTXMEC68231 |
| Model year | 2021 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-550 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | SC A004473 (South Carolina) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-09 to 2026-09-22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 1FD0W5HTXMEC68231 | SC A004473 | GENERAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY · USDOT 448510 |
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
General Equipment & Supply Active
- USDOT
- 448510
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Simpsonville, SC
- Power units
- 9
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 15
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 35.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-22). 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
1FD0W5HTXMEC68231 is a 2021 Ford F-550 operated by General Equipment & Supply (USDOT 448510). License plate on its inspection records: SC A004473. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2021 Ford F-550 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FD0W5HTXMEC68231. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (double cab) built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY plant. Powertrain: 6.7L 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-12-09 and 2026-09-22. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-22) was in Mississippi, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (5). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by General Equipment & Supply (USDOT 448510) from 2024-12-09 to 2026-09-22 — 3 inspections, 3 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-550 |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Series | F-Series Super Duty-Dual Rear Wheels |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Double Cab) 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 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | JEFFERSON COUNTY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | KENTUCKY |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 6.7 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. |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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