VIN 1FTYY96B7VVA29398 — 1997 STERLING T AT9513
Recorded with Armas Truck Llc · USDOT 4544185
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FTYY96B7VVA29398 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | STERLING T |
| Model | AT9513 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | FL P7079M (Florida) FL P3537L (Florida) FL P1113K (Florida) |
| Inspection window | 2025-03-17 to 2026-09-11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | 1FTYY96B7VVA29398 | FL P7079M | ARMAS TRUCK LLC · USDOT 4544185 |
| 2025-12-11 | 1FTYY96B7VVA29398 | FL P3537L | V & Y JAX LLC · USDOT 4475142 |
| 2025-04-07 | 1FTYY96B7VVA29398 | FL P1113K | TATIMAR 188 LLC · USDOT 4329832 |
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
Armas Truck Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4544185
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Jacksonville, FL
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-11). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 2 other carriers (listed below).
What this means
1FTYY96B7VVA29398 is a 1997 STERLING T AT9513 operated by Armas Truck Llc (USDOT 4544185). License plates on its inspection records: FL P7079M, FL P3537L, FL P1113K. 7 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
1997 STERLING T AT9513 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FTYY96B7VVA29398. It is a truck-tractor built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY plant. Powertrain: DDC-60 engine, 11.1L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 7 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-03-17 and 2026-09-11. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 7 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-11) was in Florida, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (5). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 3 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Tatimar 188 Llc (USDOT 4329832) from 2025-03-17 to 2025-04-07 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service; V & Y Jax Llc (USDOT 4475142) from 2025-10-22 to 2025-12-11 — 3 inspections, none out of service; Armas Truck Llc (USDOT 4544185) from 2026-08-17 to 2026-09-11 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | AT9513 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Series | Aeromax 113 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | JEFFERSON COUNTY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | KENTUCKY |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | DDC-60 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 11.1 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 | Air 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 | 5 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 3 carriers operated this VIN
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