VIN 54DK6S166JSG01620 — 2018 Isuzu FTR
Recorded with Arbornature Llc · USDOT 2258855
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 54DK6S166JSG01620 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Isuzu |
| Model | FTR |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | SC P895394 (South Carolina) SC P651226 (South Carolina) |
| Inspection window | 2025-01-15 to 2025-12-17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | 54DK6S166JSG01620 | SC P895394 | ARBORNATURE LLC · USDOT 2258855 |
| 2025-01-15 | 54DK6S166JSG01620 | SC P651226 | CAROLINA MORNING LLC · USDOT 2463680 |
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
Arbornature Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2258855
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Hilton Head, SC
- Power units
- 18
- Drivers
- 18
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 6
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-17). 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
54DK6S166JSG01620 is a 2018 Isuzu FTR operated by Arbornature Llc (USDOT 2258855). License plates on its inspection records: SC P895394, SC P651226. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2018 Isuzu FTR is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 54DK6S166JSG01620. 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-15 and 2025-12-17. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-17) was in Georgia, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 7 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (5), followed by Driver Fitness (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: Carolina Morning Llc (USDOT 2463680) on 2025-01-15 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Arbornature Llc (USDOT 2258855) on 2025-12-17 — 1 inspection, 3 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 | 5 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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