VIN 1FUJHHFG8KLLL1659 — 2019 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Cascadia
Recorded with Cortex Trucking Inc · USDOT 1990065
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FUJHHFG8KLLL1659 |
| Model year | 2019 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | CA ZP96992 (California) CA ZP70397 (California) CA ZP31924 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2024-11-04 to 2026-10-27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 Latest: 2026-10-27 | 1FUJHHFG8KLLL1659 | CA ZP96992 | CORTEX TRUCKING INC · USDOT 1990065 |
| 2026-09-25 | 1FUJHHFG8KLLL1659 | OK ZP96992 | CORTEX TRUCKING INC · USDOT 1990065 |
| 2026-03-05 | 1FUJHHFG8KLLL1659 | CA ZP70397 | LION OF JUDAH TRANS INC · USDOT 3465750 |
| 2025-01-16 | 1FUJHHFG8KLLL1659 | CA ZP31924 | SHEEP SHEPHERD TRANS INC · USDOT 3900314 |
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
Cortex Trucking Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1990065
- MC
- 758047
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Fontana, CA
- Power units
- 13
- Drivers
- 13
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 33
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 11.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-27). 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
1FUJHHFG8KLLL1659 is a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Cortex Trucking Inc (USDOT 1990065). License plates on its inspection records: CA ZP96992, CA ZP70397, CA ZP31924. 10 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2019 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FUJHHFG8KLLL1659. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: Cummins X15 engine, 15L 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 10 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-04 and 2026-10-27. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 10 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-27) was in New Mexico, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 15 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (13), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 3 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Sheep Shepherd Trans Inc (USDOT 3900314) from 2024-11-04 to 2025-01-16 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Lion Of Judah Trans Inc (USDOT 3465750) from 2025-08-01 to 2026-03-05 — 5 inspections, 3 out-of-service; Cortex Trucking Inc (USDOT 1990065) from 2026-09-25 to 2026-10-27 — 3 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Trim | 126" sleeper 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 | Cummins X15 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 | 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 3 carriers operated this VIN
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