VIN 1FT8W4DM2RED66239 — 2024 Ford F-450
Recorded with Dragon Sky Transports Llc · USDOT 4360916
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FT8W4DM2RED66239 |
| Model year | 2024 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-450 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NC VW1870 (North Carolina) |
| Inspection window | 2025-04-14 to 2026-06-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 1FT8W4DM2RED66239 | NC VW1870 | DRAGON SKY TRANSPORTS LLC · USDOT 4360916 |
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
Dragon Sky Transports Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4360916
- MC
- 1706487
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Gastonia, NC
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 12
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 18.2%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-15). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1FT8W4DM2RED66239 is a 2024 Ford F-450 operated by Dragon Sky Transports Llc (USDOT 4360916). License plate on its inspection records: NC VW1870. 7 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2024 Ford F-450 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FT8W4DM2RED66239. 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 7 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-04-14 and 2026-06-15. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 7 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-15) was in Iowa, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 12 recorded violations, the most come from Fatigued Driving (HOS) (7), followed by Vehicle Maintenance (5). Fatigued Driving (HOS) covers hours-of-service limits and logbook / ELD records.
Operator history
Operated by Dragon Sky Transports Llc (USDOT 4360916) from 2025-04-14 to 2026-06-15 — 7 inspections, 3 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-450 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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