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VIN 2FZNAJCB5YAF44697 — 2000 Sterling (STER) L7500 series

Recorded with Mtzservices Llc · USDOT 4422435

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Vehicle identity

VIN2FZNAJCB5YAF44697
Model year2000
MakeSterling (STER)
ModelL7500 series
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateNC YA170918 (North Carolina)
Last inspected2026-08-12

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-08-122FZNAJCB5YAF44697NC YA170918MTZSERVICES LLC · USDOT 4422435

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

Mtzservices Llc Active

USDOT
4422435
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Raleigh, NC
Power units
3
Drivers
2
Inspections (24 mo)
1
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-12). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
2FZNAJCB5YAF44697
Year/Make
2000 Sterling (STER)
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

2FZNAJCB5YAF44697 is a 2000 Sterling L7500 series operated by Mtzservices Llc (USDOT 4422435). License plate on its inspection records: NC YA170918. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

2000 Sterling L7500 series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FZNAJCB5YAF44697. It is a truck built by STERLING TRUCKS (DAIMLER DIVISION) at the ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: CFE/3126 engine. 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 2026-08-12). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-12) was in North Carolina, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Driver Fitness (2). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.

Operator history

Operated by Mtzservices Llc (USDOT 4422435) on 2026-08-12 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeSTERLING TRUCK
ModelL7500 series
Model Year2000
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerSTERLING TRUCKS (DAIMLER DIVISION)
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityST. THOMAS
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateONTARIO
Plant CountryCANADA
Engine ModelCFE/3126
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Driver Fitness2! Moderate
Vehicle Maintenance0✓ Clean
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Out-of-Service breakdown:
Driver OOS: 2 · Vehicle OOS: 0 · Hazmat OOS: 0
Operator & inspection history
Operated by MTZSERVICES LLC (DOT 4422435)Last seen 2026-08-12
1 inspections · 2 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in North Carolina · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate NC YA170918
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 2FZNAJCB5YAF44697 decode to?
VIN 2FZNAJCB5YAF44697 decodes to a 2000 Sterling L7500 series — body: Truck; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: CFE/3126. The make is filed with FMCSA as STER.
Why was 2000 Sterling L7500 series VIN 2FZNAJCB5YAF44697 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. By type: 2 driver. Most of its violations are in Driver Fitness (2), which covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
What license plate is on VIN 2FZNAJCB5YAF44697?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: NC YA170918 (North Carolina).

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