VIN 1FDNF70J3WVA00524 — 1998 Ford (FORD GOLDL) F-700
Recorded with Carlos Rios Najera · USDOT 1181312
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDNF70J3WVA00524 |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Make | Ford (FORD GOLDL) |
| Model | F-700 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 7A61949 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-02-28 to 2026-07-16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | 1FDNF70J3WVA00524 | CA 7A61949 | CARLOS RIOS NAJERA · USDOT 1181312 |
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
Carlos Rios Najera Active
- USDOT
- 1181312
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Tijuana, BN
- Power units
- 27
- Drivers
- 27
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 265
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 13.8%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-16). 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.What this means
1FDNF70J3WVA00524 is a 1998 Ford F-700 operated by Carlos Rios Najera (USDOT 1181312). License plate on its inspection records: CA 7A61949. 9 roadside inspections 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
1998 Ford F-700 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDNF70J3WVA00524. It is a truck built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY plant. Powertrain: 7.0L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg)) places it in Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 9 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-02-28 and 2026-07-16. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-16) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 15 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (12), followed by Driver Fitness (3). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Carlos Rios Najera (USDOT 1181312) from 2025-02-28 to 2026-07-16 — 9 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-700 |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg) Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks |
| 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 | 7.0 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 | 12 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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