VIN 1FV3GFAC6VH774089 — 1997 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) FL60
Recorded with Cape & Islands Trucks Inc · USDOT 4220544
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FV3GFAC6VH774089 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | FL60 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MA V544659 (Massachusetts) |
| Last inspected | 2026-01-13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | 1FV3GFAC6VH774089 | MA V544659 | CAPE & ISLANDS TRUCKS INC · USDOT 4220544 |
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
Cape & Islands Trucks Inc Active
- USDOT
- 4220544
- MC
- 1631252
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Intermodal Equipment Provider
- Based in
- Hyannis, MA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-01-13). 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
1FV3GFAC6VH774089 is a 1997 Freightliner FL60 operated by Cape & Islands Trucks Inc (USDOT 4220544). License plate on its inspection records: MA V544659. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1997 Freightliner FL60 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FV3GFAC6VH774089. It is a truck built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the MT. HOLLY, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: BT 5.9 engine, 5.882955976L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg)) places it in Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-01-13). Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-01-13) was in Rhode Island, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Driver Fitness (1), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Cape & Islands Trucks Inc (USDOT 4220544) on 2026-01-13 — 1 inspection, 3 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | FL60 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg) Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks |
| 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 | BT 5.9 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 | 5.882955976 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 | Hydraulic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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