VIN 1FDLE40F9VHB52969 — 1997 COURIER E-450
Recorded with K & T Express Inc · USDOT 1113540
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDLE40F9VHB52969 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | COURIER |
| Model | E-450 |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | NJ OXY5709 (New Jersey) |
| Inspection window | 2025-03-03 to 2026-04-13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | 1FDLE40F9VHB52969 | NJ OXY5709 | K & T EXPRESS INC · USDOT 1113540 |
| 2025-11-03 | 1FDLE40F9VHB52969 | NJ OXY5709 | QUICK TRANSIT MANAGEMENT AGENCY LLC · USDOT 1713003 |
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
K & T Express Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1113540
- MC
- 456441
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Fairview, NJ
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 202
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 14.4%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-13). 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
1FDLE40F9VHB52969 is a 1997 COURIER E-450 operated by K & T Express Inc (USDOT 1113540). License plate on its inspection records: NJ OXY5709. 8 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1997 COURIER E-450 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDLE40F9VHB52969. It is a incomplete - cutaway built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the LORAIN, OHIO plant. Powertrain: 7.3 Turbo -DI engine, 7.3L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg)) places it in Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb).
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 8 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-03-03 and 2026-04-13. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 8 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-13) was in New Jersey, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Driver Fitness (4), followed by Vehicle Maintenance (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Quick Transit Management Agency Llc (USDOT 1713003) from 2025-03-03 to 2025-11-03 — 5 inspections, 2 out-of-service; K & T Express Inc (USDOT 1113540) from 2026-01-23 to 2026-04-13 — 3 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | E-450 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Series | E-Series |
| Trim | Super Duty RV Cutaway |
| 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 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg) Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb) |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | LORAIN Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | OHIO |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | 7.3 Turbo -DI The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 7.3 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 | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 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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