VIN 54DK6S160JSG01662 — 2018 Isuzu (ISU) FTR
Recorded with South Coast Transportation & Distribution Inc · USDOT 1015896
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 54DK6S160JSG01662 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Isuzu (ISU) |
| Model | FTR |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | CA 90218P2 (California) CA ZP41910 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-04-14 to 2026-08-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | 54DK6S160JSG01662 | CA 90218P2 | SOUTH COAST TRANSPORTATION & DISTRIBUTION INC · USDOT 1015896 |
| 2025-12-08 | 54DK6S160JSG01662 | CA ZP41910 | M4 TRANSPORTATION LLC · USDOT 1772445 |
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
South Coast Transportation & Distribution Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1015896
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Broker & Freight Forwarder & Shipper
- Based in
- Fullerton, CA
- Power units
- 65
- Drivers
- 52
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 106
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-28). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
54DK6S160JSG01662 is a 2018 Isuzu FTR operated by South Coast Transportation & Distribution Inc (USDOT 1015896). License plates on its inspection records: CA 90218P2, CA ZP41910. 4 roadside inspections 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
2018 Isuzu FTR is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 54DK6S160JSG01662. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by THE SHYFT GROUP, INC. at the CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: I1B - 4HK1TC engine, 5.2L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg)) places it in Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-04-14 and 2026-08-28. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-28) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: South Coast Transportation & Distribution Inc (USDOT 1015896) from 2025-04-14 to 2026-08-28 — 3 inspections, none out of service; M4 Transportation Llc (USDOT 1772445) on 2025-12-08 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | ISUZU |
| Model | FTR |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| 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 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg) Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks |
| 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 | I1B - 4HK1TC The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement L | 5.2 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. |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
| Axles | 2 Number of axles — ties directly to weight limits and toll/registration class. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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