VIN 1FDSW5HT8TEC04521 — 2026 Ford F-550
Operated by Michael Scott Smelley · USDOT 2027071
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDSW5HT8TEC04521 |
| Model year | 2026 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-550 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | TX WSC7751 (Texas) |
| Last inspected | 2026-04-11 |
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Michael Scott Smelley Active
- USDOT
- 2027071
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Longview, TX
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 66.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-11). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1FDSW5HT8TEC04521 is a 2026 Ford F-550 operated by Michael Scott Smelley (USDOT 2027071). License plate on its inspection records: TX WSC7751. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 9 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2026 Ford F-550 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDSW5HT8TEC04521. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (double cab) built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY plant. Powertrain: 6.7L displacement, running on diesel. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-04-11). Its records show 9 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 6 vehicle, 1 driver, 2 hazmat. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-11) was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 14 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (10), followed by Driver Fitness (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Michael Scott Smelley (USDOT 2027071) on 2026-04-11 — 1 inspection, 9 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-550 |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Series | F-Series Super Duty-Dual Rear Wheels |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Double Cab) 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 | LOUISVILLE 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 | 6.7 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 | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Hazmat | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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