VIN 54DCDW1D0MS209914 — 2021 Chevrolet 3500/4500
Recorded with Karl Chevrolet Inc · USDOT 1218508
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 54DCDW1D0MS209914 |
| Model year | 2021 |
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | 3500/4500 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | IA LKS656 (Iowa) |
| Last inspected | 2026-09-10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | 54DCDW1D0MS209914 | IA LKS656 | KARL CHEVROLET INC · USDOT 1218508 |
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
Karl Chevrolet Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1218508
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Ankeny, IA
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 12
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 40%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-10). 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
54DCDW1D0MS209914 is a 2021 Chevrolet 3500/4500 operated by Karl Chevrolet Inc (USDOT 1218508). License plate on its inspection records: IA LKS656. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
2021 Chevrolet 3500/4500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 54DCDW1D0MS209914. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by THE SHYFT GROUP, INC. at the CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: L8T engine, 6.6L displacement, running on gasoline. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-09-10). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-10) was in Iowa, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Karl Chevrolet Inc (USDOT 1218508) on 2026-09-10 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | CHEVROLET |
| Model | 3500/4500 |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| 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 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg) Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb) |
| Manufacturer | THE SHYFT GROUP, INC. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | CHARLOTTE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MICHIGAN |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | L8T The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 6.6 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 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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