VIN 1FDZX86F9WVA39674 — 1998 Ford LT8511
Recorded with L L Pelling Co Inc · USDOT 725553
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDZX86F9WVA39674 |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | LT8511 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | IA NYB816 (Iowa) |
| Last inspected | 2024-10-24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-24 | 1FDZX86F9WVA39674 | IA NYB816 | L L PELLING CO INC · USDOT 725553 |
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
L L Pelling Co Inc Active
- USDOT
- 725553
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- North Liberty, IA
- Power units
- 148
- Drivers
- 138
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 16
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 4
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 71.4%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2024-10-24). 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
1FDZX86F9WVA39674 is a 1998 Ford LT8511 operated by L L Pelling Co Inc (USDOT 725553). License plate on its inspection records: IA NYB816. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1998 Ford LT8511 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDZX86F9WVA39674. It is a truck built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY plant. Powertrain: 7.3L 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2024-10-24). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2024-10-24) was in Iowa, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (4), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by L L Pelling Co Inc (USDOT 725553) on 2024-10-24 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | LT8511 |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| Series | Louisville 111 |
| 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 Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 7.3 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 | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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