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VIN 2FUPDSZB5VA712124 — 1997 Freightliner (FRHT) USF-1E

Recorded with Winter Trucking Inc · USDOT 2396127

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Vehicle identity

VIN2FUPDSZB5VA712124
Model year1997
MakeFreightliner (FRHT)
ModelUSF-1E
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateMA Z13084 (Massachusetts)
Inspection window2025-04-08 to 2026-04-14

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-04-142FUPDSZB5VA712124MA Z13084WINTER TRUCKING INC · USDOT 2396127

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

Winter Trucking Inc Active

USDOT
2396127
MC
1036788
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Lawrence, MA
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections (24 mo)
2
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-14). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
2FUPDSZB5VA712124
Year/Make
1997 Freightliner (FRHT)
Inspections
2
Open recalls
0

What this means

2FUPDSZB5VA712124 is a 1997 Freightliner USF-1E operated by Winter Trucking Inc (USDOT 2396127). License plate on its inspection records: MA Z13084. 2 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 2FUPDSZB5VA712124. It is a truck-tractor built by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION at the ST.THOMAS, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: S60 engine, 12.7L 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-04-08 and 2026-04-14. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-14) was in Massachusetts, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (2). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.

Operator history

Operated by Winter Trucking Inc (USDOT 2396127) from 2025-04-08 to 2026-04-14 — 2 inspections, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFREIGHTLINER
ModelUSF-1E
Model Year1997
SeriesLong Conventional, Hwy
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck-Tractor
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerFREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityST.THOMAS
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateONTARIO
Plant CountryCANADA
Engine ModelS60
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L12.7
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Unsafe Driving2! Moderate
Vehicle Maintenance0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by WINTER TRUCKING INC (DOT 2396127)2025-04-08 → 2026-04-14
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in Massachusetts · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate MA Z13084
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 2FUPDSZB5VA712124 decode to?
VIN 2FUPDSZB5VA712124 decodes to a 1997 Freightliner USF-1E — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: S60; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as FRHT.
Does VIN 2FUPDSZB5VA712124 have a clean inspection record?
Across 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-04-08 and 2026-04-14, this vehicle was never placed out of service; 2 violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 2FUPDSZB5VA712124?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: MA Z13084 (Massachusetts).

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