"When I first heard I was going to be creating VIN numbers I was very intimidated. As soon as we received the Fed Cert program and saw its capabilities I was relieved. The program is so easy. Just fill in the blanks and it does all the work. I love it!"

Misty Strack
Dentoni’s Welding Works, Inc.

VIN calculation for trailers

FedCert Suite calculates VIN numbers according to the parameters set forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The VIN calculation formula in FedCert Suite for Trailer Manufacturers cannot be modified by the user.

.1 through 3 .....................

WMI

.4 ...................................

Type of Trailer

.5 ...................................

Body Type

.6 through 7.....................

Length

.8 ...................................

Axle Configuration

.9 ...................................

Check Digit

.10 ...................................

Model Year

.11 ...................................

Plant Location

.12 through 17...................

Sequential Prod. #

(for manufacturers with 6 digit WMI’s: the second half of the WMI appears in positions 12 through 14. The sequential production number would then occupy positions 15 through 17.)