VIN 2FZHAWDA87AX14563 — 2007 Sterling Truck (STRG) L8500 series
Recorded with A C Schultes Of Carolina Inc · USDOT 854905
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2FZHAWDA87AX14563 |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Make | Sterling Truck (STRG) |
| Model | L8500 series |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NC ME3912 (North Carolina) |
| Last inspected | 2025-12-08 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-08 | 2FZHAWDA87AX14563 | NC ME3912 | A C SCHULTES OF CAROLINA INC · USDOT 854905 |
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
A C Schultes Of Carolina Inc Active
- USDOT
- 854905
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Rocky Point, NC
- Power units
- 24
- Drivers
- 22
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 9
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 75%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-08). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
2FZHAWDA87AX14563 is a 2007 Sterling Truck L8500 series operated by A C Schultes Of Carolina Inc (USDOT 854905). License plate on its inspection records: NC ME3912. 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
2007 Sterling Truck L8500 series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FZHAWDA87AX14563. It is a truck built by STERLING TRUCKS (DAIMLER DIVISION) at the ST.THOMAS, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: C9 engine, 8.8L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-12-08). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-08) was in North Carolina, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by A C Schultes Of Carolina Inc (USDOT 854905) on 2025-12-08 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | STERLING TRUCK |
| Model | L8500 series |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| 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 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier |
| 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 | C9 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 | 8.8 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 | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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