VIN 1FVABPAL63DM00856 — 2003 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) FL60
Recorded with Russell Kirk · USDOT 1650761
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FVABPAL63DM00856 |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | FL60 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NY 36462NF (New York) |
| Last inspected | 2025-06-04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-04 | 1FVABPAL63DM00856 | NY 36462NF | RUSSELL KIRK · USDOT 1650761 |
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
Russell Kirk Active
- USDOT
- 1650761
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Rome, NY
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-06-04). 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.What this means
1FVABPAL63DM00856 is a 2003 Freightliner FL60 operated by Russell Kirk (USDOT 1650761). License plate on its inspection records: NY 36462NF. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 5 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2003 Freightliner FL60 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FVABPAL63DM00856. It is a truck built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the SANTIAGO plant. Powertrain: Cat 3126/CFE engine, 7.2L 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 2025-06-04). Its records show 5 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-06-04) was in New York, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 12 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (11), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Russell Kirk (USDOT 1650761) on 2025-06-04 — 1 inspection, 5 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | FL60 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| 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 | SANTIAGO Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | Cat 3126/CFE 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 | 7.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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