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VIN 1FUPCSZB1TP638476 — 1996 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Long Conv.

Recorded with Eastern Express Inc · USDOT 162408

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Vehicle identity

VIN1FUPCSZB1TP638476
Model year1996
MakeFreightliner (FREIGHTLIN)
ModelLong Conv.
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateIN 3824587 (Indiana)
Inspection window2025-03-06 to 2025-06-30

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
2025-06-301FUPCSZB1TP638476IN 3824587EASTERN EXPRESS INC · USDOT 162408

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

Eastern Express Inc Active

USDOT
162408
MC
149582
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Broker
Based in
Griffith, IN
Power units
702
Drivers
351
Inspections (24 mo)
480
Crashes (24 mo)
31
Vehicle OOS rate
31.7%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-06-30). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1FUPCSZB1TP638476
Year/Make
1996 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN)
Inspections
2
Open recalls
0

What this means

1FUPCSZB1TP638476 is a 1996 Freightliner Long Conv. operated by Eastern Express Inc (USDOT 162408). License plate on its inspection records: IN 3824587. 2 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 1FUPCSZB1TP638476. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the PORTLAND, OREGON 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-03-06 and 2025-06-30. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-06-30) was in Arkansas, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.

Operator history

Operated by Eastern Express Inc (USDOT 162408) from 2025-03-06 to 2025-06-30 — 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 ModelS60
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 L12.7
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
Unsafe Driving1— Minor
Vehicle Maintenance0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by EASTERN EXPRESS INC (DOT 162408)2025-03-06 → 2025-06-30
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 1 violations
Last inspected in Arkansas · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate IN 3824587
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1FUPCSZB1TP638476 decode to?
VIN 1FUPCSZB1TP638476 decodes to a 1996 Freightliner Long Conv. — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: S60; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as FREIGHTLIN.
Does VIN 1FUPCSZB1TP638476 have a clean inspection record?
Across 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-03-06 and 2025-06-30, this vehicle was never placed out of service; 1 violation was recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 1FUPCSZB1TP638476?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: IN 3824587 (Indiana).

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