VIN 1FT8W4DM5REF49554 — 2024 Ford F-450
Operated by Berk Contracting Llc · USDOT 4033083
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FT8W4DM5REF49554 |
| Model year | 2024 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-450 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | PA ZYN0744 (Pennsylvania) |
| Last inspected | 2025-07-07 |
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Berk Contracting Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4033083
- MC
- 1524211
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Littlestown, PA
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-07-07). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1FT8W4DM5REF49554 is a 2024 Ford F-450 operated by Berk Contracting Llc (USDOT 4033083). License plate on its inspection records: PA ZYN0744. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
2024 Ford F-450 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FT8W4DM5REF49554. 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 2025-07-07). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-07-07) was in Maryland, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Berk Contracting Llc (USDOT 4033083) on 2025-07-07 — 1 inspection, none 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | ! 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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