VIN 1FUJGLDR2CSBA3401 — 2012 Freightliner Cascadia
Operated by Shark Trucking Inc · USDOT 541564
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FUJGLDR2CSBA3401 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | Freightliner |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | TX R861693 (Texas) IN 3954754 (Indiana) TX R821632 (Texas) |
| Inspection window | 2026-01-19 to 2026-09-02 |
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Shark Trucking Inc Active
- USDOT
- 541564
- MC
- 269507
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Power units
- 126
- Drivers
- 121
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 243
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 10
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 33.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-02). 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 2 other carriers (listed below).
What this means
1FUJGLDR2CSBA3401 is a 2012 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Shark Trucking Inc (USDOT 541564). License plates on its inspection records: TX R861693, IN 3954754, TX R821632. 5 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present. 4 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2012 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FUJGLDR2CSBA3401. 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 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 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-01-19 and 2026-09-02. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-02) was in Texas, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Fatigued Driving (HOS) covers hours-of-service limits and logbook / ELD records.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 3 different carriers in our records, oldest first: B12 Logistics Llc (USDOT 3562868) from 2026-01-19 to 2026-03-22 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Prime Road Carriers Inc (USDOT 2820314) from 2026-06-26 to 2026-07-15 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Shark Trucking Inc (USDOT 541564) on 2026-09-02 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
4 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2012 Freightliner Cascadia platform. The most recent, 13V127000, concerns daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 cascadia and coronado vehicles manufactured between november 2… 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 17 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| 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 | 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 | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 3 carriers operated this VIN
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4 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Cascadia and Coronado vehicles manufactured between November 21, 2011, and April 3, 2013. In the affected vehicles, when the ignition is off and the door is opened without the parking brake applied, the dashboard does not
Risk: Without the proper warning, a driver may not be reminded to apply the parking brake which may lead to a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update then display software. The safety recall began on June 6, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712. Daimler's recall campaign number is FL-642.
Issue: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Freightliner Cascadia tractors manufactured from April 12, 1210, through March 2, 2013, and equipped with a SAMCAB software version 6.2. On vehicles configured to have the turn signals operate as Daytime Running Lights (D
Risk: Failure of the DRLs to illuminate reduces visibility to other drivers and increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: DTNA sent notification to owners on May 6, 2015, instructing them to contact their dealers and arrange to have the free SAMCAB software updated to correct the operation of the DRLs and "Turn Tip" feature. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712.
Issue: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012 Cascadia and Coronado tractor trailers manufactured from August 1, 2011, through December 30, 2011, equipped with Thermo King TriPac Auxiliary Power Units (APU), serial numbers 3000106335 to 3000127584, manufactured from July 2
Risk: If the door separates from the APU while the vehicle is being driven, it may create a road hazard for other drivers.
Fix: DTNA will notify owners, and Thermo King dealers will inspect the APUs and replace any of the affected panel doors free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712.
Issue: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA AND WESTERN STAR 4900 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 22, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 23, 2012. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN NATIONAL SEAT BRAND DRIVERS SEATS. THESE SEAT BASES MAY HAVE OUT-OF-SPECIFIC
Risk: AN UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT COULD AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL AND VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS INSTALLED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS ON MAY 16, 2012. THE RECALL TO PERFORM THE FINAL REMEDY BEGAN ON
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