VIN 1M2P278C0VM002018 — 1997 Mack RD
Recorded with Tommy May Trucking Inc · USDOT 2157218
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1M2P278C0VM002018 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Mack |
| Model | RD |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | KY 006776A (Kentucky) |
| Last inspected | 2025-05-22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-22 | 1M2P278C0VM002018 | KY 006776A | TOMMY MAY TRUCKING INC · USDOT 2157218 |
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
Tommy May Trucking Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2157218
- MC
- 1629342
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Stopover, KY
- Power units
- 10
- Drivers
- 9
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-05-22). 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
1M2P278C0VM002018 is a 1997 Mack RD operated by Tommy May Trucking Inc (USDOT 2157218). License plate on its inspection records: KY 006776A. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
1997 Mack RD is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1M2P278C0VM002018. It is a truck built by MACK TRUCKS INC. at the MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA plant. Powertrain: 12L 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-05-22). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-05-22) was in Virginia, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (4), followed by Controlled Substances (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Tommy May Trucking Inc (USDOT 2157218) on 2025-05-22 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | MACK |
| Model | RD |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Series | RD888SX |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck 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 | MACUNGIE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | PENNSYLVANIA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 12 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 | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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