VIN 2FWWHZYA1YAH20138 — 2000 Sterling Truck (STERLING T) A9500 series
Recorded with Head's Trucking · USDOT 1659869
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2FWWHZYA1YAH20138 |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Make | Sterling Truck (STERLING T) |
| Model | A9500 series |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | GA NO TAG |
| Last inspected | 2026-07-08 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | 2FWWHZYA1YAH20138 | Not recorded | HEAD'S TRUCKING · USDOT 1659869 |
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
Head's Trucking Active
- USDOT
- 1659869
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Jackson, GA
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 5
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-08). 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
2FWWHZYA1YAH20138 is a 2000 Sterling Truck A9500 series operated by Head's Trucking (USDOT 1659869). License plate on its inspection records: GA NO TAG. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2000 Sterling Truck A9500 series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FWWHZYA1YAH20138. It is a truck-tractor built by STERLING TRUCKS (DAIMLER DIVISION) at the ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: S-60 engine, 12.7L 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-07-08). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-08) was in Georgia, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Driver Fitness (2), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Head's Trucking (USDOT 1659869) on 2026-07-08 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | STERLING TRUCK |
| Model | A9500 series |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| 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 | S-60 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 | 12.7 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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