VIN 5B4KPD27583435229 — 2008 Workhorse (vPIC; filed make: UNKNOWN) W42
Recorded with Federal Express Corporation · USDOT 86876
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5B4KPD27583435229 |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | Workhorse (vPIC; filed make: UNKNOWN) |
| Model | W42 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MD 2FE0480 (Maryland) |
| Last inspected | 2025-05-29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-29 | 5B4KPD27583435229 | MD 2FE0480 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION · USDOT 86876 |
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
Federal Express Corporation Active
- USDOT
- 86876
- MC
- 66562
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Broker & Freight Forwarder & Shipper
- Based in
- Memphis, TN
- Power units
- 138,481
- Drivers
- 129,131
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 22,492
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3,230
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 18.8%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-05-29). 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
5B4KPD27583435229 is a 2008 Workhorse W42 operated by Federal Express Corporation (USDOT 86876). License plate on its inspection records: MD 2FE0480. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 5 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2008 Workhorse W42 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5B4KPD27583435229. It is a incomplete - commercial chassis built by WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS at the UNION CITY, INDIANA plant. Powertrain: 6.0L V8 MFI GEN IV engine, 6L displacement. 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 2025-05-29). Its records show 5 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-05-29) was in US, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 10 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (7), followed by Unsafe Driving (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Federal Express Corporation (USDOT 86876) on 2025-05-29 — 1 inspection, 5 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WORKHORSE |
| Model | W42 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Series | Forward Control |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Commercial Chassis 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 | WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | UNION CITY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | INDIANA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | 6.0L V8 MFI GEN IV 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 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| 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 | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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