VIN 1FUJGLBG9ELFJ1428 — 2014 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Cascadia
Recorded with Melody Trans Company · USDOT 3728585
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FUJGLBG9ELFJ1428 |
| Model year | 2014 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | IL P1293047 (Illinois) IL P1215496 (Illinois) |
| Inspection window | 2025-02-07 to 2026-04-16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | 1FUJGLBG9ELFJ1428 | IL P1293047 | MELODY TRANS COMPANY · USDOT 3728585 |
| 2025-02-07 | 1FUJGLBG9ELFJ1428 | IL P1215496 | FIRST CALL TOWING AND RECOVERY INC · USDOT 704763 |
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
Melody Trans Company Active
- USDOT
- 3728585
- MC
- 1329930
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Power units
- 7
- Drivers
- 7
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 15
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-16). 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
1FUJGLBG9ELFJ1428 is a 2014 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Melody Trans Company (USDOT 3728585). License plates on its inspection records: IL P1293047, IL P1215496. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2014 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FUJGLBG9ELFJ1428. 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 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 2025-02-07 and 2026-04-16. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-16) was in Illinois, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: First Call Towing And Recovery Inc (USDOT 704763) on 2025-02-07 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Melody Trans Company (USDOT 3728585) from 2025-10-31 to 2026-04-16 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| 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 | 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 | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 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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