VIN 2FWBA2DLX5AU11147 — 2005 Sterling Truck (STRG) A9500 series
Recorded with Maine Recycling Corp · USDOT 288683
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2FWBA2DLX5AU11147 |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Make | Sterling Truck (STRG) |
| Model | A9500 series |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | ME 868494 (Maine) |
| Inspection window | 2024-11-21 to 2026-10-22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 2FWBA2DLX5AU11147 | ME 868494 | MAINE RECYCLING CORP · USDOT 288683 |
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
Maine Recycling Corp Active
- USDOT
- 288683
- MC
- 262543
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Lisbon Falls, ME
- Power units
- 24
- Drivers
- 11
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 26
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 23.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-22). 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
2FWBA2DLX5AU11147 is a 2005 Sterling Truck A9500 series operated by Maine Recycling Corp (USDOT 288683). License plate on its inspection records: ME 868494. 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
2005 Sterling Truck A9500 series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FWBA2DLX5AU11147. It is a truck-tractor built by STERLING TRUCKS (DAIMLER DIVISION) at the ST.THOMAS, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: C11 engine, 11.1L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-21 and 2026-10-22. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-22) was in Maine, 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 Maine Recycling Corp (USDOT 288683) from 2024-11-21 to 2026-10-22 — 3 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | STERLING TRUCK |
| Model | A9500 series |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| 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 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL |
| Manufacturer | STERLING TRUCKS (DAIMLER DIVISION) 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 | C11 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 | 11.1 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 | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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