VIN 2FZHAFBA4YAG97476 — 2000 Sterling Truck (STERLING T) L7500 series
Recorded with Ackerson-Stevens Inc · USDOT 428853
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2FZHAFBA4YAG97476 |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Make | Sterling Truck (STERLING T) |
| Model | L7500 series |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | SC P686382 (South Carolina) |
| Last inspected | 2026-09-08 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | 2FZHAFBA4YAG97476 | SC P686382 | ACKERSON-STEVENS INC · USDOT 428853 |
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
Ackerson-Stevens Inc Active
- USDOT
- 428853
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Ware Shoals, SC
- Power units
- 8
- Drivers
- 8
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 14
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 37.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-08). 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
2FZHAFBA4YAG97476 is a 2000 Sterling Truck L7500 series operated by Ackerson-Stevens Inc (USDOT 428853). License plate on its inspection records: SC P686382. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 4 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2000 Sterling Truck L7500 series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FZHAFBA4YAG97476. It is a truck built by STERLING TRUCKS (DAIMLER DIVISION) at the ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: BT5.9/ISB engine, 5.9L 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 2026-09-08). Its records show 4 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 3 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-08) was in South Carolina, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 7 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (4), followed by Driver Fitness (3). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Ackerson-Stevens Inc (USDOT 428853) on 2026-09-08 — 1 inspection, 4 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | STERLING TRUCK |
| Model | L7500 series |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| 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 | BT5.9/ISB The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Displacement L | 5.9 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 | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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