VIN 1FVACXDJ78HZ54897 — 2008 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) M2
Recorded with Austin Forret Trucking Llc · USDOT 2421216
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FVACXDJ78HZ54897 |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | M2 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | WA D53953H (Washington) OR Y136330 (Oregon) |
| Inspection window | 2025-07-31 to 2026-08-05 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | 1FVACXDJ78HZ54897 | WA D53953H | AUSTIN FORRET TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 2421216 |
| 2025-10-14 | 1FVACXDJ78HZ54897 | WA D53953H | PNW HAULERS CORPORATION · USDOT 4072715 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1FVACXDJ78HZ54897 | OR Y136330 | YANSEL DR TRANS-CARGO LLC · USDOT 4183272 |
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
Austin Forret Trucking Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2421216
- MC
- 868943
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Calamus, IA
- Power units
- 21
- Drivers
- 27
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 52
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 37.9%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-05). 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
1FVACXDJ78HZ54897 is a 2008 Freightliner M2 operated by Austin Forret Trucking Llc (USDOT 2421216). License plates on its inspection records: WA D53953H, OR Y136330. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2008 Freightliner M2 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FVACXDJ78HZ54897. It is a truck built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the MT. HOLLY, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz MBE-900 engine, 7.2L 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-07-31 and 2026-08-05. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-05) was in Washington, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 9 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (6), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). 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: Yansel Dr Trans-Cargo Llc (USDOT 4183272) on 2025-07-31 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service; Pnw Haulers Corporation (USDOT 4072715) from 2025-09-23 to 2025-10-14 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service; Austin Forret Trucking Llc (USDOT 2421216) on 2026-08-05 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | M2 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| 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 | 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 | 6 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 3 carriers operated this VIN
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