VIN 2FZAAKAK52AJ85539 — 2002 Sterling Truck (STERLING T) M7500 Acterra
Recorded with Maddalo Crane Service · USDOT 625219
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2FZAAKAK52AJ85539 |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Make | Sterling Truck (STERLING T) |
| Model | M7500 Acterra |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | PA AG06339 (Pennsylvania) |
| Inspection window | 2025-03-12 to 2025-04-09 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-09 | 2FZAAKAK52AJ85539 | PA AG06339 | MADDALO CRANE SERVICE · USDOT 625219 |
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
Maddalo Crane Service Active
- USDOT
- 625219
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Philadelphia, PA
- Power units
- 5
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-04-09). 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
2FZAAKAK52AJ85539 is a 2002 Sterling Truck M7500 Acterra operated by Maddalo Crane Service (USDOT 625219). License plate on its inspection records: PA AG06339. 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
2002 Sterling Truck M7500 Acterra is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FZAAKAK52AJ85539. It is a truck built by STERLING TRUCKS (DAIMLER DIVISION) at the ST.THOMAS, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: 3216/CFE engine, 7.2L 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-03-12 and 2025-04-09. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-04-09) was in Pennsylvania, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Maddalo Crane Service (USDOT 625219) from 2025-03-12 to 2025-04-09 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | STERLING TRUCK |
| Model | M7500 Acterra |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck 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 | 3216/CFE 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 | 7.2 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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