VIN 1FT8W2BT9REF12652 — 2024 Ford F-250
Recorded with Three Knights Transport Llc · USDOT 4336113
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FT8W2BT9REF12652 |
| Model year | 2024 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-250 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | FL RSCU20 (Florida) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-15 to 2025-06-26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-26 | 1FT8W2BT9REF12652 | FL RSCU20 | THREE KNIGHTS TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 4336113 |
| 2025-02-14 | 1FT8W2BT9REF12652 | FL RSCU20 | BIG MEN'S TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 4216717 |
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
Three Knights Transport Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4336113
- MC
- 1693597
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Lakeland, FL
- Power units
- 10
- Drivers
- 5
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 33
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 30%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-06-26). 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
1FT8W2BT9REF12652 is a 2024 Ford F-250 operated by Three Knights Transport Llc (USDOT 4336113). License plate on its inspection records: FL RSCU20. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 6 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2024 Ford F-250 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FT8W2BT9REF12652. It is a pickup built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY plant. Powertrain: 6.7L displacement, running on diesel. 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-15 and 2025-06-26. Its records show 6 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle, 2 driver, 1 hazmat. Its most recent inspection (2025-06-26) was in New York, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 16 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (7), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (7). 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: Big Men's Transport Llc (USDOT 4216717) from 2024-10-15 to 2025-02-14 — 2 inspections, 4 out-of-service; Three Knights Transport Llc (USDOT 4336113) on 2025-06-26 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Series | F-Series Super Duty-Single Rear Wheels |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Pickup 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 | LOUISVILLE 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 | 6.7 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 | Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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