VIN 1M2N161Y2BA082946 — 1981 Mack R
Recorded with Vinson Grigsby Trucking Llc · USDOT 1429560
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1M2N161Y2BA082946 |
| Model year | 1981 |
| Make | Mack |
| Model | R |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | KY F2L161 (Kentucky) |
| Inspection window | 2024-09-24 to 2026-03-04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | 1M2N161Y2BA082946 | KY F2L161 | VINSON GRIGSBY TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 1429560 |
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
Vinson Grigsby Trucking Llc Active
- USDOT
- 1429560
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Chavies, KY
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 12
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 18.2%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-04). 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
1M2N161Y2BA082946 is a 1981 Mack R operated by Vinson Grigsby Trucking Llc (USDOT 1429560). License plate on its inspection records: KY F2L161. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1981 Mack R is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1M2N161Y2BA082946. It is a truck-tractor built by MACK TRUCKS INC. at the ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA plant. Powertrain: 11L 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-24 and 2026-03-04. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-04) was in Kentucky, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 8 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (7), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Vinson Grigsby Trucking Llc (USDOT 1429560) from 2024-09-24 to 2026-03-04 — 4 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | MACK |
| Model | R |
| Model Year | 1981 |
| Series | R685ST |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE 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 | MACK TRUCKS INC. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | ALLENTOWN Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | PENNSYLVANIA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 11 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 | 7 | ⚠ High |
| 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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