VIN 1FUPCXYB9TP720843 — 1996 Freightliner (FRHT) Long Conv.
Recorded with K Trucking Llc · USDOT 4357988
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FUPCXYB9TP720843 |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | Long Conv. |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | TX 42P315N (Texas) TX 25R146N (Texas) |
| Inspection window | 2025-01-16 to 2025-09-04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-04 | 1FUPCXYB9TP720843 | TX 42P315N | K TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 4357988 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1FUPCXYB9TP720843 | TX 25R146N | V&C TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 2943607 |
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
K Trucking Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4357988
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 7
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 28.6%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-04). 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 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
1FUPCXYB9TP720843 is a 1996 Freightliner Long Conv. operated by K Trucking Llc (USDOT 4357988). License plates on its inspection records: TX 42P315N, TX 25R146N. 5 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 5 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1996 Freightliner Long Conv. is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FUPCXYB9TP720843. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the PORTLAND, OREGON plant. Powertrain: 3406 engine, 14.6L 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 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-16 and 2025-09-04. Its records show 5 out-of-service violations across 5 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 5 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-09-04) was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 35 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (35). 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: V&C Transport Llc (USDOT 2943607) from 2025-01-16 to 2025-05-31 — 4 inspections, 5 out-of-service; K Trucking Llc (USDOT 4357988) on 2025-09-04 — 1 inspection, 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 | PORTLAND Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | OREGON |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | 3406 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 | 14.6 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 | 35 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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