VIN 1FVACWDT7CDBE3501 — 2012 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) M2
Recorded with The Hills Transpo Llc · USDOT 3462500
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FVACWDT7CDBE3501 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | M2 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | AL 47ACUTC (Alabama) |
| Inspection window | 2025-01-03 to 2025-11-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-28 | 1FVACWDT7CDBE3501 | AL 47ACUTC | THE HILLS TRANSPO LLC · USDOT 3462500 |
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
The Hills Transpo Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3462500
- MC
- 1130727
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Arabi, LA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-11-28). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1FVACWDT7CDBE3501 is a 2012 Freightliner M2 operated by The Hills Transpo Llc (USDOT 3462500). License plate on its inspection records: AL 47ACUTC. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2012 Freightliner M2 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FVACWDT7CDBE3501. It is a truck built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the SANTIAGO plant. Powertrain: Cummins ISB engine, 6.7L 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-03 and 2025-11-28. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-11-28) was in Louisiana, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Fatigued Driving (HOS) (2), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Fatigued Driving (HOS) covers hours-of-service limits and logbook / ELD records.
Operator history
Operated by The Hills Transpo Llc (USDOT 3462500) from 2025-01-03 to 2025-11-28 — 4 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | M2 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| 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 | SANTIAGO Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | Cummins ISB 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 | 6.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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