VIN 1FVACWDC56HW42845 — 2006 Freightliner (FRHT) M2
Recorded with Tows For Low Llc · USDOT 4453220
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FVACWDC56HW42845 |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | M2 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | FL 13FSUW (Florida) FL RUNW52 (Florida) |
| Inspection window | 2025-06-24 to 2026-02-27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-27 | 1FVACWDC56HW42845 | FL 13FSUW | TOWS FOR LOW LLC · USDOT 4453220 |
| 2025-09-16 | 1FVACWDC56HW42845 | FL RUNW52 | MERCHANT TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 4336740 |
| 2025-06-24 | 1FVACWDC56HW42845 | FL RUNW52 | BACKUP LOGISTICS LLC · USDOT 4017068 |
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
Tows For Low Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4453220
- MC
- 1755173
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Cleveland, OH
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-02-27). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 2 other carriers (listed below).
What this means
1FVACWDC56HW42845 is a 2006 Freightliner M2 operated by Tows For Low Llc (USDOT 4453220). License plates on its inspection records: FL 13FSUW, FL RUNW52. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 5 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2006 Freightliner M2 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FVACWDC56HW42845. It is a truck built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the MT. HOLLY, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: Cat C7 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-06-24 and 2026-02-27. Its records show 5 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle, 3 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-02-27) was in Oklahoma, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 7 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (4), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 3 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Backup Logistics Llc (USDOT 4017068) on 2025-06-24 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Merchant Transport Llc (USDOT 4336740) on 2025-09-16 — 1 inspection, 3 out-of-service; Tows For Low Llc (USDOT 4453220) on 2026-02-27 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | M2 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| Series | 106 Medium Duty |
| 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 | Cat C7 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 | Air and 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 | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 3 carriers operated this VIN
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