VIN 1FDWS9PM8HKA99356 — 2017 COURIER Transit
Recorded with Martins Potato Chips Inc · USDOT 152728
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDWS9PM8HKA99356 |
| Model year | 2017 |
| Make | COURIER |
| Model | Transit |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | PA ZKX9930 (Pennsylvania) |
| Last inspected | 2026-07-30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | 1FDWS9PM8HKA99356 | PA ZKX9930 | MARTINS POTATO CHIPS INC · USDOT 152728 |
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
Martins Potato Chips Inc Active
- USDOT
- 152728
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Thomasville, PA
- Power units
- 82
- Drivers
- 96
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 6
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-30). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1FDWS9PM8HKA99356 is a 2017 COURIER Transit operated by Martins Potato Chips Inc (USDOT 152728). License plate on its inspection records: PA ZKX9930. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2017 COURIER Transit is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDWS9PM8HKA99356. It is a incomplete - cutaway built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI plant. Powertrain: 3.7L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)) places it in Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb).
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-07-30). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-30) was in Maryland, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Martins Potato Chips Inc (USDOT 152728) on 2026-07-30 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | Transit |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Series | 350 HD |
| 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 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg) Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb) |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | KANSAS CITY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MISSOURI |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 3.7 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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