VIN 1FTEX1C87GKE98978 — 2016 Freightliner (FRHT) F-150
Recorded with Spg Cargo Inc · USDOT 3703852
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FTEX1C87GKE98978 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | F-150 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | FL XE7481 (Florida) |
| Last inspected | 2026-02-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-28 | 1FTEX1C87GKE98978 | FL XE7481 | SPG CARGO INC · USDOT 3703852 |
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
Spg Cargo Inc Active
- USDOT
- 3703852
- MC
- 1297086
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Plainfield, IL
- Power units
- 14
- Drivers
- 14
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 52
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 43.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-02-28). 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
1FTEX1C87GKE98978 is a 2016 Freightliner F-150 operated by Spg Cargo Inc (USDOT 3703852). License plate on its inspection records: FL XE7481. 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
2016 Freightliner F-150 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FTEX1C87GKE98978. It is a pickup built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI plant. Powertrain: 3.5L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 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 2026-02-28). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-02-28) was in Illinois, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Spg Cargo Inc (USDOT 3703852) on 2026-02-28 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| 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 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 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 | KANSAS CITY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MISSOURI |
| 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 | 3.5 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 | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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