VIN 1FDES6PM8HKA37899 — 2017 Ford Transit
Recorded with Chatham Valet Inc · USDOT 4178305
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDES6PM8HKA37899 |
| Model year | 2017 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Transit |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | MA LVB8439 (Massachusetts) |
| Inspection window | 2025-05-21 to 2026-06-16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | 1FDES6PM8HKA37899 | MA LVB8439 | CHATHAM VALET INC · USDOT 4178305 |
| 2025-05-21 | 1FDES6PM8HKA37899 | MA LVB8439 | NANTUCKET SLEIGH RIDE LIMO BUS SERVICE INC · USDOT 4076512 |
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
Chatham Valet Inc Active
- USDOT
- 4178305
- MC
- 99466605
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- South Dennis, MA
- Power units
- 25
- Drivers
- 7
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 28
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 14.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-16). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
1FDES6PM8HKA37899 is a 2017 Ford Transit operated by Chatham Valet Inc (USDOT 4178305). License plate on its inspection records: MA LVB8439. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2017 Ford Transit is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDES6PM8HKA37899. It is a incomplete - cutaway built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI plant. Powertrain: 3.7L displacement, running on gasoline. 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-05-21 and 2026-06-16. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-16) was in Massachusetts, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 7 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (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: Nantucket Sleigh Ride Limo Bus Service Inc (USDOT 4076512) on 2025-05-21 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Chatham Valet Inc (USDOT 4178305) from 2026-04-21 to 2026-06-16 — 2 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | Transit |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Series | 350 HD |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Cutaway 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 | KANSAS CITY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MISSOURI |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 3.7 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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