VIN 1FT8W3DT5REF61530 — 2024 Ford F-350
Recorded with Tay Express Llc · USDOT 4156389
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FT8W3DT5REF61530 |
| Model year | 2024 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-350 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | FL DE16DE (Florida) |
| Last inspected | 2026-05-25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-25 | 1FT8W3DT5REF61530 | FL DE16DE | TAY EXPRESS LLC · USDOT 4156389 |
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
Tay Express Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4156389
- MC
- 1596531
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Cincinnati, OH
- Power units
- 5
- Drivers
- 5
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 11
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 37.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-25). 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
1FT8W3DT5REF61530 is a 2024 Ford F-350 operated by Tay Express Llc (USDOT 4156389). License plate on its inspection records: FL DE16DE. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2024 Ford F-350 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FT8W3DT5REF61530. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-05-25). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-25) was in Ohio, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Driver Fitness (1), followed by Controlled Substances (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Tay Express Llc (USDOT 4156389) on 2026-05-25 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-350 |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Series | F-Series Super Duty-Dual 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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