VIN 1FV6HFBA2TL779016 — 1996 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) FL70
Recorded with Alfonso Grijalva Gracia · USDOT 988857
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FV6HFBA2TL779016 |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | FL70 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MX 240SS3 (MX) |
| Inspection window | 2024-09-25 to 2025-12-30 |
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.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 1FV6HFBA2TL779016 | MX 240SS3 | ALFONSO GRIJALVA GRACIA · USDOT 988857 |
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
Alfonso Grijalva Gracia Active
- USDOT
- 988857
- MC
- 418888
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Agua Prieta, SO
- Power units
- 13
- Drivers
- 11
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 612
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 12.9%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-30). 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
1FV6HFBA2TL779016 is a 1996 Freightliner FL70 operated by Alfonso Grijalva Gracia (USDOT 988857). License plate on its inspection records: MX 240SS3. 28 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 FL70 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FV6HFBA2TL779016. It is a truck built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: BT 5.9 engine, 5.882955976L 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 28 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-25 and 2025-12-30. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-30) was in US, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 59 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (55), followed by Driver Fitness (4). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Alfonso Grijalva Gracia (USDOT 988857) from 2024-09-25 to 2025-12-30 — 28 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | FL70 |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| 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 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 | CLEVELAND 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 55 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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