VIN 1FVACWFC8PHUC8698 — 2023 Freightliner (FRHT) M2
Recorded with Hooked On Towing Llc · USDOT 3316035
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FVACWFC8PHUC8698 |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | M2 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | CA 53542R3 (California) CA 53524R3 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2024-09-30 to 2026-04-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | 1FVACWFC8PHUC8698 | CA 53542R3 | HOOKED ON TOWING LLC · USDOT 3316035 |
| 2024-10-01 | 1FVACWFC8PHUC8698 | CA 53524R3 | CAL WEST CONCRETE CUTTING INC · USDOT 2746122 |
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
Hooked On Towing Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3316035
- MC
- 560138
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Ontario, CA
- Power units
- 12
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 58
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 15.8%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-01). 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 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
1FVACWFC8PHUC8698 is a 2023 Freightliner M2 operated by Hooked On Towing Llc (USDOT 3316035). License plates on its inspection records: CA 53542R3, CA 53524R3. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2023 Freightliner M2 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FVACWFC8PHUC8698. It is a truck built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the MT. HOLLY, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: B6.7 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-30 and 2026-04-01. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-01) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Cal West Concrete Cutting Inc (USDOT 2746122) from 2024-09-30 to 2024-10-01 — 2 inspections, 2 out-of-service; Hooked On Towing Llc (USDOT 3316035) on 2026-04-01 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | M2 |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| 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 | B6.7 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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