VIN 1FV6HJBA3WH970499 — 1998 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) FL70
Recorded with Mahaffey Enterprises Inc · USDOT 304346
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FV6HJBA3WH970499 |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | FL70 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | WA B92851W (Washington) |
| Last inspected | 2025-12-24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-24 | 1FV6HJBA3WH970499 | WA B92851W | MAHAFFEY ENTERPRISES INC · USDOT 304346 |
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
Mahaffey Enterprises Inc Active
- USDOT
- 304346
- MC
- 398188
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Kennewick, WA
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 9
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 5
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 33.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-24). 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
1FV6HJBA3WH970499 is a 1998 Freightliner FL70 operated by Mahaffey Enterprises Inc (USDOT 304346). License plate on its inspection records: WA B92851W. 1 roadside inspection 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
1998 Freightliner FL70 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FV6HJBA3WH970499. It is a truck built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the MT. HOLLY, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: CFE/3126 engine. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-12-24). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-24) was in Washington, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Hazmat (3). Hazmat covers hazardous-materials packaging, placards and shipping papers.
Operator history
Operated by Mahaffey Enterprises Inc (USDOT 304346) on 2025-12-24 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | FL70 |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| 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 | 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 | CFE/3126 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hazmat | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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