VIN 1FDTF4HT9MDA00266 — 2021 COURIER F-450
Recorded with America's Auto Auction Iowa Inc · USDOT 4514194
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDTF4HT9MDA00266 |
| Model year | 2021 |
| Make | COURIER |
| Model | F-450 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | IA RKS392 (Iowa) IA NPF163 (Iowa) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-10 to 2026-08-06 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | 1FDTF4HT9MDA00266 | IA RKS392 | AMERICA'S AUTO AUCTION IOWA INC · USDOT 4514194 |
| 2024-12-10 | 1FDTF4HT9MDA00266 | IA NPF163 | PAA LLC · USDOT 3360967 |
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
America's Auto Auction Iowa Inc Active
- USDOT
- 4514194
- MC
- 1787628
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Mount Vernon, IA
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-06). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
1FDTF4HT9MDA00266 is a 2021 COURIER F-450 operated by America's Auto Auction Iowa Inc (USDOT 4514194). License plates on its inspection records: IA RKS392, IA NPF163. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2021 COURIER F-450 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDTF4HT9MDA00266. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the LORIAN COUNTY, OHIO plant. Powertrain: 6.7L 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-12-10 and 2026-08-06. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-06) was in Iowa, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 9 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (9). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Paa Llc (USDOT 3360967) on 2024-12-10 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service; America's Auto Auction Iowa Inc (USDOT 4514194) from 2026-06-10 to 2026-08-06 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-450 |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| 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 (Single Cab) 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 | LORIAN COUNTY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | OHIO |
| 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 | 9 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 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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