VIN 1FUPBSEB0VL833116 — 1997 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) High COE
Recorded with Westcore Links Inc · USDOT 2784350
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FUPBSEB0VL833116 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | High COE |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | AB 0EC963 (Alberta) AB U88997 (Alberta) |
| Inspection window | 2024-11-17 to 2025-12-02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-02 | 1FUPBSEB0VL833116 | AB 0EC963 | WESTCORE LINKS INC · USDOT 2784350 |
| 2024-12-22 | 1FUPBSEB0VL833116 | AB U88997 | SNOWY OWL TRANSPORTATION INC · USDOT 674490 |
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
Westcore Links Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2784350
- MC
- 927691
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Broker
- Based in
- Nisku, AB
- Power units
- 55
- Drivers
- 55
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 125
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 17.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-02). 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 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
1FUPBSEB0VL833116 is a 1997 Freightliner High COE operated by Westcore Links Inc (USDOT 2784350). License plates on its inspection records: AB 0EC963, AB U88997. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
1997 Freightliner High COE is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FUPBSEB0VL833116. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: S-60 engine, 12.7L 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-17 and 2025-12-02. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-02) was in Colorado, 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 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: Snowy Owl Transportation Inc (USDOT 674490) from 2024-11-17 to 2024-12-22 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Westcore Links Inc (USDOT 2784350) from 2025-04-26 to 2025-12-02 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | High COE |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| 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 | S-60 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 | 12.7 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 | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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