VIN 2FZACGAK34AM18439 — 2004 Sterling (STER) Acterra
Recorded with Safety Marking Llc · USDOT 580484
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2FZACGAK34AM18439 |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Make | Sterling (STER) |
| Model | Acterra |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CT 36101A (Connecticut) |
| Last inspected | 2026-10-02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | 2FZACGAK34AM18439 | CT 36101A | SAFETY MARKING LLC · USDOT 580484 |
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
Safety Marking Llc Active
- USDOT
- 580484
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Bridgeport, CT
- Power units
- 154
- Drivers
- 121
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 11
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 33.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-02). 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
2FZACGAK34AM18439 is a 2004 Sterling Acterra operated by Safety Marking Llc (USDOT 580484). License plate on its inspection records: CT 36101A. 1 roadside inspection 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
2004 Sterling Acterra is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FZACGAK34AM18439. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-10-02). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-02) was in Connecticut, 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 Safety Marking Llc (USDOT 580484) on 2026-10-02 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | STERLING TRUCK |
| Model | Acterra |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| 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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