VIN 1FUPCSEB4YDF85838 — 2000 Freightliner (FRHT) Long Conv.
Recorded with Tropical Freight Llc · USDOT 2816050
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FUPCSEB4YDF85838 |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | Long Conv. |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | NC VW3993 (North Carolina) |
| Inspection window | 2025-04-08 to 2026-02-23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | 1FUPCSEB4YDF85838 | NC VW3993 | TROPICAL FREIGHT LLC · USDOT 2816050 |
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
Tropical Freight Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2816050
- MC
- 938866
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Cornelius, NC
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 21
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 28.6%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-02-23). 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.What this means
1FUPCSEB4YDF85838 is a 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. operated by Tropical Freight Llc (USDOT 2816050). License plate on its inspection records: NC VW3993. 11 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2000 Freightliner Long Conv. is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FUPCSEB4YDF85838. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the SANTIAGO, MEXICO STATE plant. Powertrain: S60 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 11 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-04-08 and 2026-02-23. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 11 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-02-23) was in North Carolina, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Tropical Freight Llc (USDOT 2816050) from 2025-04-08 to 2026-02-23 — 11 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Long Conv. |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| Series | Long Conventional 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 | SANTIAGO Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MEXICO STATE |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | S60 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 | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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