VIN 1FD8W3HT5RED99985 — 2024 Ford F-350
Recorded with Tip-Top Transportation Llc · USDOT 4185603
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FD8W3HT5RED99985 |
| Model year | 2024 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-350 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | NY 43079 PF NY 43079PF (New York) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-25 to 2025-12-13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-13 | 1FD8W3HT5RED99985 | Not recorded | TIP-TOP TRANSPORTATION LLC · USDOT 4185603 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1FD8W3HT5RED99985 | NY 43079PF | APX SHIPPING INC · USDOT 4020095 |
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
Tip-Top Transportation Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4185603
- MC
- 1612244
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Neligh, NE
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 6
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 25
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 47.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-13). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
1FD8W3HT5RED99985 is a 2024 Ford F-350 operated by Tip-Top Transportation Llc (USDOT 4185603). License plates on its inspection records: NY 43079 PF, NY 43079PF. 12 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 17 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2024 Ford F-350 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FD8W3HT5RED99985. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY plant. Powertrain: 6.7L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)) places it in Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb).
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 12 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-25 and 2025-12-13. Its records show 17 out-of-service violations across 12 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 14 vehicle, 3 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-13) was in Mississippi, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 42 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (32), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (7). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Apx Shipping Inc (USDOT 4020095) from 2024-10-25 to 2025-03-31 — 10 inspections, 15 out-of-service; Tip-Top Transportation Llc (USDOT 4185603) from 2025-12-12 to 2025-12-13 — 2 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-350 |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| 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 (Single Cab) The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg) Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb) |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | LOUISVILLE 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 | 32 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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