VIN 4UZA4FF41WC990844 — 1998 UTILIMASTE MT45 Chassis
Recorded with Robert Riddle · USDOT 1698191
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 4UZA4FF41WC990844 |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Make | UTILIMASTE |
| Model | MT45 Chassis |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | AK 9301DR (Alaska) |
| Inspection window | 2025-02-06 to 2026-06-07 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-07 | 4UZA4FF41WC990844 | AK 9301DR | ROBERT RIDDLE · USDOT 1698191 |
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
Robert Riddle Inactive
- USDOT
- 1698191
- MC
- 1651497
- Status
- Inactive
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- North Pole, AK
- Power units
- 85
- Drivers
- 10
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-07). 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
4UZA4FF41WC990844 is a 1998 UTILIMASTE MT45 Chassis operated by Robert Riddle (USDOT 1698191). License plate on its inspection records: AK 9301DR. 5 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
1998 UTILIMASTE MT45 Chassis is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 4UZA4FF41WC990844. It is a step van/walk-in van built by FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS CORP. at the GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: BT5.9/ISB engine, 5.9L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg)) places it in Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb).
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-02-06 and 2026-06-07. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 5 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-07) was in Alaska, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Robert Riddle (USDOT 1698191) from 2025-02-06 to 2026-06-07 — 5 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | MT45 Chassis |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Step Van/Walk-in Van The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg) Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb) |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS CORP. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | GAFFNEY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | BT5.9/ISB The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| 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 | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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