VIN 1FDSE3FLXCDA71051 — 2012 Ford E-350
Recorded with Bright Ideas Construction · USDOT 2705049
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDSE3FLXCDA71051 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | E-350 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 8Z79574 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-16 to 2026-09-02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | 1FDSE3FLXCDA71051 | CA 8Z79574 | BRIGHT IDEAS CONSTRUCTION · USDOT 2705049 |
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
Bright Ideas Construction Active
- USDOT
- 2705049
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Clovis, CA
- Power units
- —
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 73
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 10.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-02). 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
1FDSE3FLXCDA71051 is a 2012 Ford E-350 operated by Bright Ideas Construction (USDOT 2705049). License plate on its inspection records: CA 8Z79574. 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
2012 Ford E-350 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDSE3FLXCDA71051. It is a incomplete - cutaway built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the AVON LAKE, OHIO plant. Powertrain: Ford engine, 5.4L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 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 9 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-12-16 and 2026-09-02. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-02) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Bright Ideas Construction (USDOT 2705049) from 2024-12-16 to 2026-09-02 — 9 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | E-350 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Series | Econoline |
| 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 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 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 | AVON LAKE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | OHIO |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | Ford 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 | 5.4 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. |
| Drive Type | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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