VIN 3B7KF266XWM276156 — 1998 Dodge Ram
Recorded with Ronald O Lidell · USDOT 1500029
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3B7KF266XWM276156 |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Make | Dodge |
| Model | Ram |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NY 59082MC (New York) |
| Last inspected | 2025-10-29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-29 | 3B7KF266XWM276156 | NY 59082MC | RONALD O LIDELL · USDOT 1500029 |
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
Ronald O Lidell Active
- USDOT
- 1500029
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Lisle, NY
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-29). 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
3B7KF266XWM276156 is a 1998 Dodge Ram operated by Ronald O Lidell (USDOT 1500029). License plate on its inspection records: NY 59082MC. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1998 Dodge Ram is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3B7KF266XWM276156. It is a pickup built by CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA at the MEXICO CITY plant. Powertrain: 5.9L displacement, running on diesel. 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 2025-10-29). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-29) was in New York, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 10 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (9), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Ronald O Lidell (USDOT 1500029) on 2025-10-29 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | DODGE |
| Model | Ram |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| Series | 2500 |
| 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 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 | CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | MEXICO CITY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 5.9 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 | Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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