VIN 1FTDF182XVND03020 — 1997 Ford F-150
Recorded with Optima Express Llc · USDOT 3958692
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FTDF182XVND03020 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-150 |
| Vehicle type | SEMI-TRAILER |
| License plate | OR 74731 (Oregon) |
| Last inspected | 2025-03-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-28 | 1FTDF182XVND03020 | OR 74731 | OPTIMA EXPRESS LLC · USDOT 3958692 |
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
Optima Express Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3958692
- MC
- 1475612
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Orlando, FL
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-03-28). 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
1FTDF182XVND03020 is a 1997 Ford F-150 operated by Optima Express Llc (USDOT 3958692). License plate on its inspection records: OR 74731. 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
1997 Ford F-150 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FTDF182XVND03020. It is a pickup built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the NORFOLK, VIRGINIA plant. Powertrain: 4.2L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)) places it in Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-03-28). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-03-28) was in Michigan, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Optima Express Llc (USDOT 3958692) on 2025-03-28 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Series | F-Series |
| Trim | Styleside |
| 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 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | NORFOLK Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | VIRGINIA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 4.2 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline 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. |
Operator & inspection history
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