VIN 2FU5DMDB6VA838583 — 1997 Freightliner (FRHT) USF-1E
Recorded with 624889 B C Ltd · USDOT 770847
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2FU5DMDB6VA838583 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | USF-1E |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | BC 87816P (British Columbia) AB U88981 (Alberta) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-16 to 2025-12-06 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-06 | 2FU5DMDB6VA838583 | BC 87816P | 624889 B C LTD · USDOT 770847 |
| 2025-04-03 | 2FU5DMDB6VA838583 | AB U88981 | SNOWY OWL TRANSPORTATION INC · USDOT 674490 |
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
624889 B C Ltd Active
- USDOT
- 770847
- MC
- 345953
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Broker
- Based in
- Cranbrook, BC
- Power units
- 100
- Drivers
- 102
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 269
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 6.6%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-06). 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
2FU5DMDB6VA838583 is a 1997 Freightliner USF-1E operated by 624889 B C Ltd (USDOT 770847). License plates on its inspection records: BC 87816P, AB U88981. 3 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
1997 Freightliner USF-1E is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FU5DMDB6VA838583. It is a truck-tractor built by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION at the ST.THOMAS, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: M-11 engine, 10.848236368L 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 2024-12-16 and 2025-12-06. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-06) was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Snowy Owl Transportation Inc (USDOT 674490) from 2024-12-16 to 2025-04-03 — 2 inspections, none out of service; 624889 B C Ltd (USDOT 770847) on 2025-12-06 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | USF-1E |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Series | Long Conventional, Hwy |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor 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 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | ST.THOMAS Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | ONTARIO |
| Plant Country | CANADA |
| Engine Model | M-11 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 | 10.848236368 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 | 6x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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