VIN 1FUWDCYA7TH704577 — 1996 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) USF-1E
Recorded with Patrick Marine Transportation Llc · USDOT 4050515
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FUWDCYA7TH704577 |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | USF-1E |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | IN 3749322 (Indiana) IN 3424640 (Indiana) |
| Inspection window | 2025-01-23 to 2025-08-05 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-05 | 1FUWDCYA7TH704577 | IN 3749322 | PATRICK MARINE TRANSPORTATION LLC · USDOT 4050515 |
| 2025-01-23 | 1FUWDCYA7TH704577 | IN 3424640 | FOREMOST TRANSPORT INC · USDOT 1347271 |
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
Patrick Marine Transportation Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4050515
- MC
- 1534745
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Elkhart, IN
- Power units
- 133
- Drivers
- 122
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 226
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 15
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 39%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-05). 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
1FUWDCYA7TH704577 is a 1996 Freightliner USF-1E operated by Patrick Marine Transportation Llc (USDOT 4050515). License plates on its inspection records: IN 3749322, IN 3424640. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1996 Freightliner USF-1E is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FUWDCYA7TH704577. 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 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-23 and 2025-08-05. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-08-05) was in Colorado, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 8 recorded violations, the most come from Fatigued Driving (HOS) (5), followed by Vehicle Maintenance (3). Fatigued Driving (HOS) covers hours-of-service limits and logbook / ELD records.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Foremost Transport Inc (USDOT 1347271) on 2025-01-23 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Patrick Marine Transportation Llc (USDOT 4050515) from 2025-07-04 to 2025-08-05 — 2 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | USF-1E |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| Series | Long Conventional, Hwy |
| 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 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL |
| 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 | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 5 | ⚠ High |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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