VIN 1FUBA5AV98LZ55248 — 2008 Freightliner (FRHT) Columbia
Recorded with Rolando A Iniguez · USDOT 2533392
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FUBA5AV98LZ55248 |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | Columbia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | CA 9F45088 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2024-08-28 to 2026-08-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-15 | 1FUBA5AV98LZ55248 | CA 9F45088 | ROLANDO A INIGUEZ · USDOT 2533392 |
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
Rolando A Iniguez Active
- USDOT
- 2533392
- MC
- 880637
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Power units
- 17
- Drivers
- 12
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 140
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 25.8%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-15). 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
1FUBA5AV98LZ55248 is a 2008 Freightliner Columbia operated by Rolando A Iniguez (USDOT 2533392). License plate on its inspection records: CA 9F45088. 13 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 5 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2008 Freightliner Columbia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FUBA5AV98LZ55248. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: Cat C15 (Displacement 14.6 L pre 2008/15.2 L) engine, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 13 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-08-28 and 2026-08-15. Its records show 5 out-of-service violations across 13 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 5 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-15) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 16 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (16). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Rolando A Iniguez (USDOT 2533392) from 2024-08-28 to 2026-08-15 — 13 inspections, 5 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Columbia |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Series | 120 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | CLEVELAND Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | NORTH CAROLINA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | Cat C15 (Displacement 14.6 L pre 2008/15.2 L) 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 | 6 |
| 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 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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