VIN 1FVACXCS06HV96971 — 2006 Freightliner (FRHT) M2
Recorded with D' Soto Auto Towing Llc · USDOT 3547401
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FVACXCS06HV96971 |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | M2 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MA W57961 (Massachusetts) |
| Last inspected | 2026-05-14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | 1FVACXCS06HV96971 | MA W57961 | D' SOTO AUTO TOWING LLC · USDOT 3547401 |
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
D' Soto Auto Towing Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3547401
- MC
- 1186761
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Taunton, MA
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-14). 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
1FVACXCS06HV96971 is a 2006 Freightliner M2 operated by D' Soto Auto Towing Llc (USDOT 3547401). License plate on its inspection records: MA W57961. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2006 Freightliner M2 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FVACXCS06HV96971. 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 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-05-14). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-14) was in Massachusetts, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by D' Soto Auto Towing Llc (USDOT 3547401) on 2026-05-14 — 1 inspection, 1 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 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL |
| 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 | Mercedes-Benz MBE-900 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 | 6.4 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. |
Operator & inspection history
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