VIN 1FT8W3CT3GEC98565 — 2016 COURIER F-350
Recorded with H-E Express Llc · USDOT 4074270
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FT8W3CT3GEC98565 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | COURIER |
| Model | F-350 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | FL QB63WS (Florida) |
| Inspection window | 2026-04-23 to 2026-06-05 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | 1FT8W3CT3GEC98565 | FL QB63WS | H-E EXPRESS LLC · USDOT 4074270 |
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
H-E Express Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4074270
- MC
- 1548519
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Freight Forwarder & Intermodal Equipment Provider
- Based in
- Tampa, FL
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 35
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 62.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-05). 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
1FT8W3CT3GEC98565 is a 2016 COURIER F-350 operated by H-E Express Llc (USDOT 4074270). License plate on its inspection records: FL QB63WS. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2016 COURIER F-350 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FT8W3CT3GEC98565. It is a pickup built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the JEFFERSON COUNTY, 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-04-23 and 2026-06-05. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-05) was in Mississippi, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by H-E Express Llc (USDOT 4074270) from 2026-04-23 to 2026-06-05 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-350 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Series | Super Duty - Dual Rear Wheel |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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