VIN 1FUJA6AV05LU99153 — 2005 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Columbia
Recorded with Powell Tire And Axles Inc · USDOT 329313
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FUJA6AV05LU99153 |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | Columbia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | SC A004229 (South Carolina) |
| Inspection window | 2026-02-04 to 2026-09-09 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | 1FUJA6AV05LU99153 | SC A004229 | POWELL TIRE AND AXLES INC · USDOT 329313 |
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
Powell Tire And Axles Inc Active
- USDOT
- 329313
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Loris, SC
- Power units
- 19
- Drivers
- 17
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 25
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 77.8%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-09). 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
1FUJA6AV05LU99153 is a 2005 Freightliner Columbia operated by Powell Tire And Axles Inc (USDOT 329313). License plate on its inspection records: SC A004229. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2005 Freightliner Columbia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FUJA6AV05LU99153. 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 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-02-04 and 2026-09-09. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-09) was in North Carolina, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Powell Tire And Axles Inc (USDOT 329313) from 2026-02-04 to 2026-09-09 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Columbia |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| 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 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 | 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 | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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