VIN 1FUBHTFM2PLUK2138 — 2023 Freightliner Cascadia
Recorded with Ross Express Llc · USDOT 86179
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FUBHTFM2PLUK2138 |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Make | Freightliner |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | IN 3343499 (Indiana) |
| Last inspected | 2025-09-09 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-09 | 1FUBHTFM2PLUK2138 | IN 3343499 | ROSS EXPRESS LLC · USDOT 86179 |
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
Ross Express Llc Active
- USDOT
- 86179
- MC
- 139115
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Boscawen, NH
- Power units
- 234
- Drivers
- 226
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 213
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 15
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 15.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-09). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1FUBHTFM2PLUK2138 is a 2023 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Ross Express Llc (USDOT 86179). License plate on its inspection records: IN 3343499. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present. 2 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2023 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FUBHTFM2PLUK2138. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: X12 engine, 11.9L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-09-09). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-09-09) was in New Hampshire, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Ross Express Llc (USDOT 86179) on 2025-09-09 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
2 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2023 Freightliner Cascadia platform. The most recent, 23V238000, concerns daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022 fccc shuttle chassis, 2022-2023 fccc rv chassis, fccc van chassis, van ch… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Trim | 116" Day cab |
| 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 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier |
| 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 | X12 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 | 11.9 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. |
Operator & inspection history
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2 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Bus School Bus Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47X, Western Star 49
Risk: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL970.
Issue: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 2023 Freightliner FCCC MC, MT45, S2C 106CAB, XCM, S2RV 106CAB, XCR, XCS, and 2023 Western Star 4700, 49X, and 47X vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an in
Risk: Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Cummins will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-949.
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