VIN 2FZACGCS53AL93023 — 2003 Sterling Truck (STERLING T) Acterra
Operated by Heaven Sent Landscape And Tree Service Inc · USDOT 4522146
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2FZACGCS53AL93023 |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Make | Sterling Truck (STERLING T) |
| Model | Acterra |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | FL P9531K (Florida) FL P8618H (Florida) |
| Inspection window | 2025-03-26 to 2026-03-02 |
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Heaven Sent Landscape And Tree Service Inc Active
- USDOT
- 4522146
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Delray Beach, FL
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 33.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-02). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
2FZACGCS53AL93023 is a 2003 Sterling Truck Acterra operated by Heaven Sent Landscape And Tree Service Inc (USDOT 4522146). License plates on its inspection records: FL P9531K, FL P8618H. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 5 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2003 Sterling Truck Acterra is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FZACGCS53AL93023. 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-03-26 and 2026-03-02. Its records show 5 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-02) was in Florida, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 20 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (18), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Royal Tree & Lawn Services Llc (USDOT 4316971) on 2025-03-26 — 1 inspection, 3 out-of-service; Heaven Sent Landscape And Tree Service Inc (USDOT 4522146) from 2026-02-16 to 2026-03-02 — 2 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | STERLING TRUCK |
| Model | Acterra |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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