VIN 3FRML55Z99V178574 — 2009 Ford Low Cab Forward
Recorded with Safeco Services Corporation · USDOT 3647147
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3FRML55Z99V178574 |
| Model year | 2009 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Low Cab Forward |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | PA VCW3999 (Pennsylvania) |
| Last inspected | 2026-09-03 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 3FRML55Z99V178574 | PA VCW3999 | SAFECO SERVICES CORPORATION · USDOT 3647147 |
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
Safeco Services Corporation Active
- USDOT
- 3647147
- MC
- 1714274
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Freight Forwarder
- Based in
- Dilliner, PA
- Power units
- 27
- Drivers
- 8
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 11
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 11.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-03). 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
3FRML55Z99V178574 is a 2009 Ford Low Cab Forward operated by Safeco Services Corporation (USDOT 3647147). License plate on its inspection records: PA VCW3999. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2009 Ford Low Cab Forward is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3FRML55Z99V178574. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by BLUE DIAMOND TRUCK, S. DE R. L. DE C. V. at the ESCOBEDO plant. Powertrain: 4.5L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg)) places it in Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-09-03). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-03) was in West Virginia, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Safeco Services Corporation (USDOT 3647147) on 2026-09-03 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | Low Cab Forward |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Series | 550 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab) The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg) Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks |
| Manufacturer | BLUE DIAMOND TRUCK, S. DE R. L. DE C. V. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | ESCOBEDO 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 | 4.5 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 | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| 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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