VIN 2FZHAZDA86AV86521 — 2006 Sterling Truck (STERLING T) L9500 series
Operated by Hydra Contracting Llc · USDOT 4318235
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2FZHAZDA86AV86521 |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Make | Sterling Truck (STERLING T) |
| Model | L9500 series |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | AZ 0MA391 (Arizona) |
| Last inspected | 2025-07-28 |
Operating carrier of this vehicle
Hydra Contracting Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4318235
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Tempe, AZ
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
What this means
2FZHAZDA86AV86521 is a 2006 Sterling Truck L9500 series operated by Hydra Contracting Llc (USDOT 4318235). License plate on its inspection records: AZ 0MA391. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 5 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2006 Sterling Truck L9500 series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FZHAZDA86AV86521. 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 2025-07-28). Its records show 5 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 5 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-07-28) was in Arizona, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 10 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (10). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Hydra Contracting Llc (USDOT 4318235) on 2025-07-28 — 1 inspection, 5 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | STERLING TRUCK |
| Model | L9500 series |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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