VIN 1FUPCDYB6TH869218 — 1996 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Long Conv.
Recorded with Transportes Del Norte Llc · USDOT 3892945
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FUPCDYB6TH869218 |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | Long Conv. |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | MX 71ET7L (MX) TX 1N27217 (Texas) MX 41EM2C (MX) |
| Inspection window | 2025-01-16 to 2026-04-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | 1FUPCDYB6TH869218 | MX 71ET7L | TRANSPORTES DEL NORTE LLC · USDOT 3892945 |
| 2025-10-15 | 1FUPCDYB6TH869218 | TX 1N27217 | ROGELIO BERRUETO LUNA · USDOT 4197196 |
| 2025-01-20 | 1FUPCDYB6TH869218 | MX 41EM2C | TBL EXPRESS LLC · USDOT 3321483 |
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
Transportes Del Norte Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3892945
- MC
- 1431811
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Eagle Pass, TX
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 22
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 27.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-01). 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
1FUPCDYB6TH869218 is a 1996 Freightliner Long Conv. operated by Transportes Del Norte Llc (USDOT 3892945). License plates on its inspection records: MX 71ET7L, TX 1N27217, MX 41EM2C. 7 roadside inspections 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 1FUPCDYB6TH869218. 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 7 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-16 and 2026-04-01. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 7 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-01) was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 9 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (9). 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: Tbl Express Llc (USDOT 3321483) from 2025-01-16 to 2025-01-20 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service; Rogelio Berrueto Luna (USDOT 4197196) from 2025-10-07 to 2025-10-15 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Transportes Del Norte Llc (USDOT 3892945) from 2026-03-17 to 2026-04-01 — 3 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Long Conv. |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| Series | XL |
| 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 | MT. HOLLY 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 | NTC/N14 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 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 | 9 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 3 carriers operated this VIN
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