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VIN 1FUPCDYB1TH701003 — 1996 Freightliner (FRHT) Long Conv.

Recorded with Lewis Express Llc · USDOT 3686199

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Vehicle identity

VIN1FUPCDYB1TH701003
Model year1996
MakeFreightliner (FRHT)
ModelLong Conv.
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateMS A542187 (Mississippi)
Last inspected2026-06-02

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-06-021FUPCDYB1TH701003MS A542187LEWIS EXPRESS LLC · USDOT 3686199

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

Lewis Express Llc Active

USDOT
3686199
MC
1284139
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Ripley, MS
Power units
28
Drivers
47
Inspections (24 mo)
102
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Vehicle OOS rate
15.9%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-02). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1FUPCDYB1TH701003
Year/Make
1996 Freightliner (FRHT)
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

1FUPCDYB1TH701003 is a 1996 Freightliner Long Conv. operated by Lewis Express Llc (USDOT 3686199). License plate on its inspection records: MS A542187. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.

What this VIN is

1996 Freightliner Long Conv. is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FUPCDYB1TH701003. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the MT. HOLLY, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: NTC/N14 engine, 14L 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-06-02). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-02) was in Illinois, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (5). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Lewis Express Llc (USDOT 3686199) on 2026-06-02 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFREIGHTLINER
ModelLong Conv.
Model Year1996
SeriesXL
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 CityMT. HOLLY
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateNORTH CAROLINA
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelNTC/N14
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 L14
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 Maintenance5⚠ High
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by LEWIS EXPRESS LLC (DOT 3686199)Last seen 2026-06-02
1 inspections · 1 OOS · 5 violations
Last inspected in Illinois · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate MS A542187
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1FUPCDYB1TH701003 decode to?
VIN 1FUPCDYB1TH701003 decodes to a 1996 Freightliner Long Conv. — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: NTC/N14; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as FRHT.
Why was 1996 Freightliner Long Conv. VIN 1FUPCDYB1TH701003 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. By type: 1 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (5), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN 1FUPCDYB1TH701003?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: MS A542187 (Mississippi).

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