VIN 1FDPF80C5VVA00118 — 1997 Ford F-800
Recorded with F & D Forest Products Inc · USDOT 2316789
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDPF80C5VVA00118 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-800 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MI BD76966 (Michigan) |
| Last inspected | 2025-08-06 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-06 | 1FDPF80C5VVA00118 | MI BD76966 | F & D FOREST PRODUCTS INC · USDOT 2316789 |
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
F & D Forest Products Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2316789
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Millersburg, MI
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-06). 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
1FDPF80C5VVA00118 is a 1997 Ford F-800 operated by F & D Forest Products Inc (USDOT 2316789). License plate on its inspection records: MI BD76966. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
1997 Ford F-800 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDPF80C5VVA00118. It is a truck built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY plant. Powertrain: FD - 1060 engine, 5.9L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-08-06). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-08-06) was in Michigan, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by F & D Forest Products Inc (USDOT 2316789) on 2025-08-06 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-800 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| 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 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL |
| 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 Model | FD - 1060 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 | 5.9 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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