VIN 1FVHCYBS3BDAZ8645 — 2011 Freightliner (FRHT) M2
Recorded with Apex Tank Lines Corporation · USDOT 1471917
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FVHCYBS3BDAZ8645 |
| Model year | 2011 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | M2 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | MD 397E26 (Maryland) |
| Inspection window | 2024-11-13 to 2026-10-13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | 1FVHCYBS3BDAZ8645 | MD 397E26 | APEX TANK LINES CORPORATION · USDOT 1471917 |
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
Apex Tank Lines Corporation Active
- USDOT
- 1471917
- MC
- 1069111
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Largo, MD
- Power units
- 10
- Drivers
- 6
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 10
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-13). 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
1FVHCYBS3BDAZ8645 is a 2011 Freightliner M2 operated by Apex Tank Lines Corporation (USDOT 1471917). License plate on its inspection records: MD 397E26. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2011 Freightliner M2 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FVHCYBS3BDAZ8645. It is a truck built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the SANTIAGO plant. Powertrain: Cummins ISC engine, 8.3L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-13 and 2026-10-13. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 2 hazmat. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-13) was in Maryland, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Hazmat (3), followed by Vehicle Maintenance (2). Hazmat covers hazardous-materials packaging, placards and shipping papers.
Operator history
Operated by Apex Tank Lines Corporation (USDOT 1471917) from 2024-11-13 to 2026-10-13 — 3 inspections, 3 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | M2 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| 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 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier |
| 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 ISC 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 | 8.3 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 | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hazmat | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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