VIN 1FDWN80C7VVA34639 — 1997 Ford L8501
Recorded with Eric J Gallegos · USDOT 1081476
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDWN80C7VVA34639 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | L8501 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CO 967ZZW (Colorado) |
| Last inspected | 2024-10-10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-10 | 1FDWN80C7VVA34639 | CO 967ZZW | ERIC J GALLEGOS · USDOT 1081476 |
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
Eric J Gallegos Active
- USDOT
- 1081476
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- La Jara, CO
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 2
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2024-10-10). 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
1FDWN80C7VVA34639 is a 1997 Ford L8501 operated by Eric J Gallegos (USDOT 1081476). License plate on its inspection records: CO 967ZZW. 1 roadside inspection 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
1997 Ford L8501 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDWN80C7VVA34639. 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 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 2024-10-10). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2024-10-10) was in Colorado, 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 Eric J Gallegos (USDOT 1081476) on 2024-10-10 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | L8501 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Series | Louisville 101 |
| 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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