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VIN 1FUJGHDVXGLGX8988 — 2016 Freightliner (FRHT) Cascadia

Recorded with Puma Express Services Inc · USDOT 3400745

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Vehicle identity

VIN1FUJGHDVXGLGX8988
Model year2016
MakeFreightliner (FRHT)
ModelCascadia
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platesCA 9G99078 (California)
CA XP97717 (California)
Inspection window2024-09-04 to 2026-03-19

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-03-191FUJGHDVXGLGX8988CA 9G99078PUMA EXPRESS SERVICES INC · USDOT 3400745
2024-12-231FUJGHDVXGLGX8988CA XP97717MAER TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 3910576

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

Puma Express Services Inc Active

USDOT
3400745
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
San Pedro, CA
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections (24 mo)
6
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
16.7%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-19). 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).

VIN
1FUJGHDVXGLGX8988
Year/Make
2016 Freightliner (FRHT)
Inspections
3
Open recalls
0

What this means

1FUJGHDVXGLGX8988 is a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Puma Express Services Inc (USDOT 3400745). License plates on its inspection records: CA 9G99078, CA XP97717. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 6 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

2016 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FUJGHDVXGLGX8988. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: Detroit DD13 engine, 12.8L 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-04 and 2026-03-19. Its records show 6 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 5 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-19) was in California, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 10 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (9), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (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: Maer Trucking Llc (USDOT 3910576) from 2024-09-04 to 2024-12-23 — 1 inspection, 4 out-of-service; Puma Express Services Inc (USDOT 3400745) from 2025-10-23 to 2026-03-19 — 2 inspections, 2 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFREIGHTLINER
ModelCascadia
Model Year2016
Trim113" Sleeper Cab
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck-Tractor
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerDAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityCLEVELAND
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateNORTH CAROLINA
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelDetroit DD13
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L12.8
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance9⚠ High
Fatigued Driving (HOS)1— Minor
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Out-of-Service breakdown:
Driver OOS: 1 · Vehicle OOS: 5 · Hazmat OOS: 0
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by PUMA EXPRESS SERVICES INC (DOT 3400745)2025-10-23 → 2026-03-19
2 inspections · 2 OOS · 4 violations
Last inspected in California · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate CA 9G99078
Operated by MAER TRUCKING LLC (DOT 3910576)2024-09-04 → 2024-12-23
1 inspections · 4 OOS · 6 violations
Last inspected in California · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate CA XP97717
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1FUJGHDVXGLGX8988 decode to?
VIN 1FUJGHDVXGLGX8988 decodes to a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: Detroit DD13; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as FRHT.
Why was 2016 Freightliner Cascadia VIN 1FUJGHDVXGLGX8988 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 6 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. By type: 5 vehicle, 1 driver. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (9), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Which carriers have operated VIN 1FUJGHDVXGLGX8988?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Puma Express Services Inc (USDOT 3400745), Maer Trucking Llc (USDOT 3910576).
What license plate is on VIN 1FUJGHDVXGLGX8988?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: CA 9G99078 (California), CA XP97717 (California).

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