VIN 2FZHCMCV79AAC8194 — 2009 Sterling Truck (STRG) LC Series Car Hauler
Recorded with Barlal Transportation Llc · USDOT 4296863
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2FZHCMCV79AAC8194 |
| Model year | 2009 |
| Make | Sterling Truck (STRG) |
| Model | LC Series Car Hauler |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | FL XD384X (Florida) |
| Inspection window | 2026-04-23 to 2026-07-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | 2FZHCMCV79AAC8194 | FL XD384X | BARLAL TRANSPORTATION LLC · USDOT 4296863 |
| 2026-04-23 | 2FZHCMCV79AAC8194 | FL XD384X | ABL HAULING LLC · USDOT 4093346 |
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
Barlal Transportation Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4296863
- MC
- 1672781
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Brick, NJ
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 65
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 62.8%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-01). 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
2FZHCMCV79AAC8194 is a 2009 Sterling Truck LC Series Car Hauler operated by Barlal Transportation Llc (USDOT 4296863). License plate on its inspection records: FL XD384X. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 7 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2009 Sterling Truck LC Series Car Hauler is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FZHCMCV79AAC8194. It is a truck built by STERLING TRUCKS (DAIMLER DIVISION) at the ST.THOMAS, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: MBE4000 engine, 12.8L 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-04-23 and 2026-07-01. Its records show 7 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 6 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-01) was in Texas, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 22 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (20), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (2). 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: Abl Hauling Llc (USDOT 4093346) on 2026-04-23 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service; Barlal Transportation Llc (USDOT 4296863) on 2026-07-01 — 1 inspection, 5 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | STERLING TRUCK |
| Model | LC Series Car Hauler |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| 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 | MBE4000 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 | 12.8 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 | 20 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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