VIN 2FZACFDTX8AZ72761 — 2008 Sterling Truck (STRG) Acterra
Recorded with Hart Trucking Llc · USDOT 3412545
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2FZACFDTX8AZ72761 |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | Sterling Truck (STRG) |
| Model | Acterra |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | IA QEL452 (Iowa) |
| Inspection window | 2025-12-31 to 2026-07-10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | 2FZACFDTX8AZ72761 | IA QEL452 | HART TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 3412545 |
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
Hart Trucking Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3412545
- MC
- 1728852
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Bettendorf, IA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-10). 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
2FZACFDTX8AZ72761 is a 2008 Sterling Truck Acterra operated by Hart Trucking Llc (USDOT 3412545). License plate on its inspection records: IA QEL452. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 4 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2008 Sterling Truck Acterra is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FZACFDTX8AZ72761. It is a truck built by STERLING TRUCKS (DAIMLER DIVISION) at the ST.THOMAS, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: ISB engine, 6.7L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg)) places it in Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-12-31 and 2026-07-10. Its records show 4 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-10) was in Iowa, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 9 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3), followed by Driver Fitness (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Hart Trucking Llc (USDOT 3412545) from 2025-12-31 to 2026-07-10 — 3 inspections, 4 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | STERLING TRUCK |
| Model | Acterra |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| 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 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg) Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks |
| 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 | ISB 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 | 6.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | — Minor |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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