VIN 2FWWJMCB5XAB27260 — 1999 Sterling Truck (STERLING T) A9513
Recorded with C Kuehn Trucking Inc · USDOT 261005
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2FWWJMCB5XAB27260 |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Make | Sterling Truck (STERLING T) |
| Model | A9513 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | MN 3004PRA (Minnesota) |
| Last inspected | 2025-05-21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-21 | 2FWWJMCB5XAB27260 | MN 3004PRA | C KUEHN TRUCKING INC · USDOT 261005 |
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
C Kuehn Trucking Inc Active
- USDOT
- 261005
- MC
- 250432
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Winona, MN
- Power units
- 17
- Drivers
- 9
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 13
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-05-21). 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
2FWWJMCB5XAB27260 is a 1999 Sterling Truck A9513 operated by C Kuehn Trucking Inc (USDOT 261005). License plate on its inspection records: MN 3004PRA. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
1999 Sterling Truck A9513 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FWWJMCB5XAB27260. It is a truck-tractor built by STERLING TRUCKS (DAIMLER DIVISION) at the ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: M11/ISM engine, 10.8L 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-05-21). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-05-21) was in Wisconsin, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (2), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by C Kuehn Trucking Inc (USDOT 261005) on 2025-05-21 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | STERLING TRUCK |
| Model | A9513 |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| 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 | 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 | M11/ISM 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 | 10.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 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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