VIN 1FTYR2CG0JKA09798 — 2018 Ford (FORD (ALSO) Transit
Recorded with Levi Melcher · USDOT 2563377
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FTYR2CG0JKA09798 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Ford (FORD (ALSO) |
| Model | Transit |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NE 71247A (Nebraska) |
| Last inspected | 2026-06-24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | 1FTYR2CG0JKA09798 | NE 71247A | LEVI MELCHER · USDOT 2563377 |
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
Levi Melcher Active
- USDOT
- 2563377
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Norfolk, NE
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-24). 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
1FTYR2CG0JKA09798 is a 2018 Ford Transit operated by Levi Melcher (USDOT 2563377). License plate on its inspection records: NE 71247A. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2018 Ford Transit is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FTYR2CG0JKA09798. It is a cargo van built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI plant. Powertrain: 3.5L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 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 2026-06-24). Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-24) was in Nebraska, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 7 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (7). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Levi Melcher (USDOT 2563377) on 2026-06-24 — 1 inspection, 3 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | Transit |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Series | 250 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Cargo Van The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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