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VIN 1FVACWCS57HY03480 — 2007 Freightliner (FRHT) M2

Recorded with Paul's Towing · USDOT 4013710

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Vehicle identity

VIN1FVACWCS57HY03480
Model year2007
MakeFreightliner (FRHT)
ModelM2
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License plateKY 938661 (Kentucky)
Last inspected2025-11-19

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2025-11-191FVACWCS57HY03480KY 938661PAUL'S TOWING · USDOT 4013710

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

Paul's Towing Active

USDOT
4013710
MC
1511965
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Mayfield, KY
Power units
3
Drivers
1
Inspections (24 mo)
1
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
100%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-11-19). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1FVACWCS57HY03480
Year/Make
2007 Freightliner (FRHT)
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

1FVACWCS57HY03480 is a 2007 Freightliner M2 operated by Paul's Towing (USDOT 4013710). License plate on its inspection records: KY 938661. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

2007 Freightliner M2 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FVACWCS57HY03480. It is a truck built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the MT. HOLLY, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz MBE-900 engine, 6.4L 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 2025-11-19). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-11-19) was in Kentucky, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 7 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (6), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Paul's Towing (USDOT 4013710) on 2025-11-19 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFREIGHTLINER
ModelM2
Model Year2007
Series106 Medium Duty
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerDAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityMT. HOLLY
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateNORTH CAROLINA
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelMercedes-Benz MBE-900
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L6.4
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type4x2
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance6⚠ High
Driver Fitness1— Minor
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Out-of-Service breakdown:
Driver OOS: 1 · Vehicle OOS: 1 · Hazmat OOS: 0
Operator & inspection history
Operated by PAUL'S TOWING (DOT 4013710)Last seen 2025-11-19
1 inspections · 2 OOS · 7 violations
Last inspected in Kentucky · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate KY 938661
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1FVACWCS57HY03480 decode to?
VIN 1FVACWCS57HY03480 decodes to a 2007 Freightliner M2 — body: Truck; GVWR: Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg); engine: Mercedes-Benz MBE-900; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as FRHT.
Why was 2007 Freightliner M2 VIN 1FVACWCS57HY03480 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. By type: 1 vehicle, 1 driver. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (6), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN 1FVACWCS57HY03480?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: KY 938661 (Kentucky).

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