VIN 1FDFL4FS5KDC56878 — 1989 STARC
Recorded with First Transit Inc · USDOT 1002211
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDFL4FS5KDC56878 |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Make | STARC |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | CA 1603540 (California) |
| Last inspected | 2025-02-17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-17 | 1FDFL4FS5KDC56878 | CA 1603540 | FIRST TRANSIT INC · USDOT 1002211 |
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
First Transit Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1002211
- MC
- 576222
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Lombard, IL
- Power units
- 1,320
- Drivers
- 1,646
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 664
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 172
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 1.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-02-17). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1FDFL4FS5KDC56878 is a 1989 STARC operated by First Transit Inc (USDOT 1002211). License plate on its inspection records: CA 1603540. 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
1989 STARC is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDFL4FS5KDC56878. Powertrain: 3176 engine, 10L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 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 2025-02-17). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-02-17) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by First Transit Inc (USDOT 1002211) on 2025-02-17 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| G V W R | Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 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 | IPIRANGA Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant Country | BRAZIL |
| Engine Model | 3176 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 10 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. |
Operator & inspection history
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