VIN 1FDZS96MXWVA40285 — 1998 Ford LT9513
Recorded with Timothy Abrams · USDOT 3880643
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDZS96MXWVA40285 |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | LT9513 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | OH PLS8319 (Ohio) WV B303982 (West Virginia) |
| Inspection window | 2025-09-08 to 2026-07-14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | 1FDZS96MXWVA40285 | OH PLS8319 | TIMOTHY ABRAMS · USDOT 3880643 |
| 2025-09-08 | 1FDZS96MXWVA40285 | WV B303982 | BALL TRUCKING & BACKHOE SERVICE INC · USDOT 1230238 |
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
Timothy Abrams Active
- USDOT
- 3880643
- MC
- 1546095
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Ironton, OH
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-14). 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
1FDZS96MXWVA40285 is a 1998 Ford LT9513 operated by Timothy Abrams (USDOT 3880643). License plates on its inspection records: OH PLS8319, WV B303982. 2 roadside inspections 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
1998 Ford LT9513 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDZS96MXWVA40285. It is a truck built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY plant. Powertrain: C-12 engine, 11.9L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-09-08 and 2026-07-14. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-14) was in Ohio, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). 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: Ball Trucking & Backhoe Service Inc (USDOT 1230238) on 2025-09-08 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Timothy Abrams (USDOT 3880643) on 2026-07-14 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | LT9513 |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| Series | Louisville 113 |
| 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 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier |
| 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 | C-12 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 | 11.9 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 | 2 | ! Moderate |
| 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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