VIN 1FVXA7CV79LAD7170 — 2009 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Columbia
Recorded with Caleb M Hostetler Trucking Llc · USDOT 454152
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FVXA7CV79LAD7170 |
| Model year | 2009 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | Columbia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | OH PVK9401 (Ohio) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-18 to 2026-09-12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-12 | 1FVXA7CV79LAD7170 | OH PVK9401 | CALEB M HOSTETLER TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 454152 |
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
Caleb M Hostetler Trucking Llc Active
- USDOT
- 454152
- MC
- 425712
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Dalton, OH
- Power units
- 12
- Drivers
- 10
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 13
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 25%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-12). 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
1FVXA7CV79LAD7170 is a 2009 Freightliner Columbia operated by Caleb M Hostetler Trucking Llc (USDOT 454152). License plate on its inspection records: OH PVK9401. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2009 Freightliner Columbia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FVXA7CV79LAD7170. It is a incomplete - glider built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz MBE4000 engine, 12.8L displacement, running on diesel.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-12-18 and 2026-09-12. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-12) was in West Virginia, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3), followed by Unsafe Driving (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Caleb M Hostetler Trucking Llc (USDOT 454152) from 2024-12-18 to 2026-09-12 — 3 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Columbia |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Series | 120 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Glider The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | CLEVELAND 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 MBE4000 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 | 12.8 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 | Glider Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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