VIN 2FZACGCS24AM30479 — 2004 Sterling Truck (STERLING T) Acterra
Recorded with Knight&Freedman Trucking Llc · USDOT 3943419
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2FZACGCS24AM30479 |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Make | Sterling Truck (STERLING T) |
| Model | Acterra |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NC ZT2870 (North Carolina) |
| Inspection window | 2025-02-12 to 2025-02-14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-14 | 2FZACGCS24AM30479 | NC ZT2870 | KNIGHT&FREEDMAN TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 3943419 |
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
Knight&Freedman Trucking Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3943419
- MC
- 1477593
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Spring Hope, NC
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-02-14). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
2FZACGCS24AM30479 is a 2004 Sterling Truck Acterra operated by Knight&Freedman Trucking Llc (USDOT 3943419). License plate on its inspection records: NC ZT2870. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2004 Sterling Truck Acterra is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FZACGCS24AM30479. It is a truck built by STERLING TRUCKS (DAIMLER DIVISION) at the ST.THOMAS, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: MBE-900 engine, 6.4L 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 2025-02-12 and 2025-02-14. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-02-14) was in Virginia, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 11 recorded violations, the most come from Fatigued Driving (HOS) (7), followed by Vehicle Maintenance (4). Fatigued Driving (HOS) covers hours-of-service limits and logbook / ELD records.
Operator history
Operated by Knight&Freedman Trucking Llc (USDOT 3943419) from 2025-02-12 to 2025-02-14 — 2 inspections, 2 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 | MBE-900 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 | 6.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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