VIN 1FUBGKDR8DSBW9780 — 2013 Freightliner (FRHT) Cascadia
Recorded with David Espinoza Trucking Inc · USDOT 1306957
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FUBGKDR8DSBW9780 |
| Model year | 2013 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | CA 9B48668 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-01-30 to 2026-09-30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | 1FUBGKDR8DSBW9780 | CA 9B48668 | DAVID ESPINOZA TRUCKING INC · USDOT 1306957 |
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
David Espinoza Trucking Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1306957
- MC
- 555512
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Pixley, CA
- Power units
- 6
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 28
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 40.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-30). 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.What this means
1FUBGKDR8DSBW9780 is a 2013 Freightliner Cascadia operated by David Espinoza Trucking Inc (USDOT 1306957). License plate on its inspection records: CA 9B48668. 11 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 13 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2013 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FUBGKDR8DSBW9780. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the SALTILLO, COAHUILA plant. Powertrain: Detroit Diesel DD15 engine, 14.8L 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 11 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-30 and 2026-09-30. Its records show 13 out-of-service violations across 11 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 12 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-30) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 36 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (33), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by David Espinoza Trucking Inc (USDOT 1306957) from 2025-01-30 to 2026-09-30 — 11 inspections, 13 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| 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 | SALTILLO Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | COAHUILA |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | Detroit Diesel DD15 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 | 14.8 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 and 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 | 33 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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