VIN 1FUBGDBGXFLGD8857 — 2015 Freightliner (FRHT) Cascadia
Recorded with Alem Transportation Inc · USDOT 3567821
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FUBGDBGXFLGD8857 |
| Model year | 2015 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | CA 9G54239 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-08 to 2025-12-30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 1FUBGDBGXFLGD8857 | CA 9G54239 | ALEM TRANSPORTATION INC · USDOT 3567821 |
| 2025-09-11 | 1FUBGDBGXFLGD8857 | CA 9G54239 | W & E SERVICES INC · USDOT 2625831 |
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
Alem Transportation Inc Active
- USDOT
- 3567821
- MC
- 1657844
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Tracy, CA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 32
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 39.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-30). 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
1FUBGDBGXFLGD8857 is a 2015 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Alem Transportation Inc (USDOT 3567821). License plate on its inspection records: CA 9G54239. 13 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 8 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2015 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FUBGDBGXFLGD8857. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: Cummins ISX engine, 14.9L displacement, 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 2024-10-08 and 2025-12-30. Its records show 8 out-of-service violations across 13 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 7 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-30) was in California, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 13 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (12), 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: W & E Services Inc (USDOT 2625831) from 2024-10-08 to 2025-09-11 — 10 inspections, 6 out-of-service; Alem Transportation Inc (USDOT 3567821) from 2025-10-13 to 2025-12-30 — 3 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| 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 | Cummins ISX 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 |
| Displacement L | 14.9 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 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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