VIN 1FVXFAA85DLFJ2257 — 2013 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Columbia
Recorded with E&A Trucking Llc · USDOT 2188573
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FVXFAA85DLFJ2257 |
| Model year | 2013 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | Columbia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | MO 16KU1B (Missouri) IN 3744332 (Indiana) |
| Inspection window | 2025-12-12 to 2026-07-29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | 1FVXFAA85DLFJ2257 | MO 16KU1B | E&A TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 2188573 |
| 2025-12-12 | 1FVXFAA85DLFJ2257 | IN 3744332 | US 1 LOGISTICS LLC · USDOT 1348167 |
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
E&A Trucking Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2188573
- MC
- 784305
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Saint Louis, MO
- Power units
- 20
- Drivers
- 20
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 41
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 13.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-29). 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
1FVXFAA85DLFJ2257 is a 2013 Freightliner Columbia operated by E&A Trucking Llc (USDOT 2188573). License plates on its inspection records: MO 16KU1B, IN 3744332. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
2013 Freightliner Columbia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FVXFAA85DLFJ2257. It is a incomplete - glider built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: Cummins ISM engine, 10.8L displacement, running on diesel.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-12-12 and 2026-07-29. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-29) was in Missouri, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2), followed by Unsafe Driving (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: Us 1 Logistics Llc (USDOT 1348167) on 2025-12-12 — 1 inspection, none out of service; E&A Trucking Llc (USDOT 2188573) from 2026-04-22 to 2026-07-29 — 3 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Columbia |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Series | 112 |
| 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 | Cummins ISM 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 | 10.8 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 | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| 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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