VIN 2FZHDLBA2YAB70204 — 2000 Sterling Truck (STRG) L8511
Recorded with Jose Gomez Salazar · USDOT 3817776
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2FZHDLBA2YAB70204 |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Make | Sterling Truck (STRG) |
| Model | L8511 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MD 2GJ9393 (Maryland) |
| Last inspected | 2025-10-21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-21 | 2FZHDLBA2YAB70204 | MD 2GJ9393 | JOSE GOMEZ SALAZAR · USDOT 3817776 |
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
Jose Gomez Salazar Active
- USDOT
- 3817776
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Ft Washington, MD
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-21). 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
2FZHDLBA2YAB70204 is a 2000 Sterling Truck L8511 operated by Jose Gomez Salazar (USDOT 3817776). License plate on its inspection records: MD 2GJ9393. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2000 Sterling Truck L8511 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FZHDLBA2YAB70204. It is a truck built by STERLING TRUCKS (DAIMLER DIVISION) at the ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: C8.3/ISC engine. 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 2025-10-21). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-21) was in Maryland, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Driver Fitness (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Jose Gomez Salazar (USDOT 3817776) on 2025-10-21 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | STERLING TRUCK |
| Model | L8511 |
| 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 | C8.3/ISC The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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