VIN 2FZHAZAS71AH48129 — 2001 Sterling Truck (STRG) L9500 series
Recorded with Avelar & Sons Llc · USDOT 3838946
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2FZHAZAS71AH48129 |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Make | Sterling Truck (STRG) |
| Model | L9500 series |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MD E73227D (Maryland) |
| Inspection window | 2024-11-08 to 2026-04-13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | 2FZHAZAS71AH48129 | MD E73227D | AVELAR & SONS LLC · USDOT 3838946 |
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
Avelar & Sons Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3838946
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Walkersville, MD
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 6
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 20%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-13). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
2FZHAZAS71AH48129 is a 2001 Sterling Truck L9500 series operated by Avelar & Sons Llc (USDOT 3838946). License plate on its inspection records: MD E73227D. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 8 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2001 Sterling Truck L9500 series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FZHAZAS71AH48129. It is a truck built by STERLING TRUCKS (DAIMLER DIVISION) at the ST.THOMAS, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: C12 engine, 12.0L 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-08 and 2026-04-13. Its records show 8 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 8 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-13) was in District of Columbia, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 18 recorded violations, the most come from Driver Fitness (10), followed by Vehicle Maintenance (7). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Avelar & Sons Llc (USDOT 3838946) from 2024-11-08 to 2026-04-13 — 4 inspections, 8 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | STERLING TRUCK |
| Model | L9500 series |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| 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 | C12 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 | 12.0 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 10 | ⚠ High |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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