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VIN 1FUPCDZB5TP566998 — 1996 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Long Conv.

Recorded with Schultze Trucking Inc · USDOT 933819

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Vehicle identity

VIN1FUPCDZB5TP566998
Model year1996
MakeFreightliner (FREIGHTLIN)
ModelLong Conv.
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platesIA MY1583 (Iowa)
IA FZ2271 (Iowa)
Inspection window2024-12-18 to 2026-07-29

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
2026-07-291FUPCDZB5TP566998IA MY1583SCHULTZE TRUCKING INC · USDOT 933819
2024-12-181FUPCDZB5TP566998IA FZ2271KAFER TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 253124

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

Schultze Trucking Inc Active

USDOT
933819
MC
419809
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Algona, IA
Power units
66
Drivers
26
Inspections (24 mo)
60
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Vehicle OOS rate
21.7%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-29). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).

VIN
1FUPCDZB5TP566998
Year/Make
1996 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN)
Inspections
3
Open recalls
0

What this means

1FUPCDZB5TP566998 is a 1996 Freightliner Long Conv. operated by Schultze Trucking Inc (USDOT 933819). License plates on its inspection records: IA MY1583, IA FZ2271. 3 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.

What this VIN is

1996 Freightliner Long Conv. is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FUPCDZB5TP566998. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the PORTLAND, OREGON 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-12-18 and 2026-07-29. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-29) was in Kansas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (4). 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: Kafer Trucking Llc (USDOT 253124) on 2024-12-18 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Schultze Trucking Inc (USDOT 933819) from 2026-06-03 to 2026-07-29 — 2 inspections, none 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 CityPORTLAND
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateOREGON
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 Maintenance4! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by SCHULTZE TRUCKING INC (DOT 933819)2026-06-03 → 2026-07-29
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in Kansas · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate IA MY1583
Operated by KAFER TRUCKING LLC (DOT 253124)Last seen 2024-12-18
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in Kansas · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate IA FZ2271
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1FUPCDZB5TP566998 decode to?
VIN 1FUPCDZB5TP566998 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 FREIGHTLIN.
Does VIN 1FUPCDZB5TP566998 have a clean inspection record?
Across 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-12-18 and 2026-07-29, this vehicle was never placed out of service; 4 violations were recorded.
Which carriers have operated VIN 1FUPCDZB5TP566998?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Schultze Trucking Inc (USDOT 933819), Kafer Trucking Llc (USDOT 253124).
What license plate is on VIN 1FUPCDZB5TP566998?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: IA MY1583 (Iowa), IA FZ2271 (Iowa).

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