VIN 1FDUS5GT5VEA37978 — 1997 Ford
Recorded with Republic Services Of Indiana Transportation Llc · USDOT 1050420
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDUS5GT5VEA37978 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Ford |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | IN 2421307 (Indiana) |
| Last inspected | 2024-12-11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-11 | 1FDUS5GT5VEA37978 | IN 2421307 | REPUBLIC SERVICES OF INDIANA TRANSPORTATION LLC · USDOT 1050420 |
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
Republic Services Of Indiana Transportation Llc Active
- USDOT
- 1050420
- MC
- 440231
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Phoenix, AZ
- Power units
- 820
- Drivers
- 692
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 109
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 42
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 74%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2024-12-11). 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
1FDUS5GT5VEA37978 is a 1997 Ford operated by Republic Services Of Indiana Transportation Llc (USDOT 1050420). License plate on its inspection records: IN 2421307. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
1997 Ford is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDUS5GT5VEA37978. Powertrain: 3306 engine, 10.5L 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2024-12-11). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2024-12-11) was in Kentucky, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Republic Services Of Indiana Transportation Llc (USDOT 1050420) on 2024-12-11 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| 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 | 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 | 3306 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 | 10.5 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 | Air 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 | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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