VIN 1FD8X3HT0CEB09897 — 2012 Ford F-350
Recorded with Mcdonald Service Enterprises Llc · USDOT 2258572
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FD8X3HT0CEB09897 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-350 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MO 43AC0M (Missouri) |
| Last inspected | 2025-12-20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-20 | 1FD8X3HT0CEB09897 | MO 43AC0M | MCDONALD SERVICE ENTERPRISES LLC · USDOT 2258572 |
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
Mcdonald Service Enterprises Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2258572
- MC
- 777186
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Palmyra, MO
- Power units
- 53
- Drivers
- 45
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 19
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 76.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-20). 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
1FD8X3HT0CEB09897 is a 2012 Ford F-350 operated by Mcdonald Service Enterprises Llc (USDOT 2258572). License plate on its inspection records: MO 43AC0M. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 5 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2012 Ford F-350 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FD8X3HT0CEB09897. 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 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-12-20). Its records show 5 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle, 3 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-20) was in Missouri, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 9 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (6), followed by Driver Fitness (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Mcdonald Service Enterprises Llc (USDOT 2258572) on 2025-12-20 — 1 inspection, 5 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
Owners have filed 183 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-350 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Series | Super Duty - Dual Rear Wheel |
| 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 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 | 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 | 6 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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