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VIN 2FV46EDB9WA931526 — 1998 Freightliner (FRHT) Med. Conv.

Recorded with J A & W A Hess Inc · USDOT 1555021

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Vehicle identity

VIN2FV46EDB9WA931526
Model year1998
MakeFreightliner (FRHT)
ModelMed. Conv.
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License platePA YNF1635 (Pennsylvania)
Last inspected2025-04-15

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
2025-04-152FV46EDB9WA931526PA YNF1635J A & W A HESS INC · USDOT 1555021

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

J A & W A Hess Inc Active

USDOT
1555021
MC
978253
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Shipper
Based in
Hazle Township, PA
Power units
26
Drivers
26
Inspections (24 mo)
4
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-04-15). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
2FV46EDB9WA931526
Year/Make
1998 Freightliner (FRHT)
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

2FV46EDB9WA931526 is a 1998 Freightliner Med. Conv. operated by J A & W A Hess Inc (USDOT 1555021). License plate on its inspection records: PA YNF1635. 1 roadside inspection 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

1998 Freightliner Med. Conv. is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FV46EDB9WA931526. It is a truck built by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION at the ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: C-10/3176 engine. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-04-15). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-04-15) was in Pennsylvania, 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

Operated by J A & W A Hess Inc (USDOT 1555021) on 2025-04-15 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFREIGHTLINER
ModelMed. Conv.
Model Year1998
SeriesAluminum Cab, Const
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck
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 ModelC-10/3176
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type8x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
Operator & inspection history
Operated by J A & W A HESS INC (DOT 1555021)Last seen 2025-04-15
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Pennsylvania · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate PA YNF1635
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 2FV46EDB9WA931526 decode to?
VIN 2FV46EDB9WA931526 decodes to a 1998 Freightliner Med. Conv. — body: Truck; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: C-10/3176. The make is filed with FMCSA as FRHT.
Does VIN 2FV46EDB9WA931526 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2025-04-15), this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 2FV46EDB9WA931526?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: PA YNF1635 (Pennsylvania).

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