VIN 2FZNLJCB2XA983071 — 1999 Sterling Truck (STERLING T) L8501
Recorded with Everhart Tree Service · USDOT 1000187
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2FZNLJCB2XA983071 |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Make | Sterling Truck (STERLING T) |
| Model | L8501 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MO 26J7RY (Missouri) |
| Last inspected | 2026-05-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | 2FZNLJCB2XA983071 | MO 26J7RY | EVERHART TREE SERVICE · USDOT 1000187 |
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
Everhart Tree Service Active
- USDOT
- 1000187
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Grandview, MO
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-15). 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
2FZNLJCB2XA983071 is a 1999 Sterling Truck L8501 operated by Everhart Tree Service (USDOT 1000187). License plate on its inspection records: MO 26J7RY. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1999 Sterling Truck L8501 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FZNLJCB2XA983071. 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 2026-05-15). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-15) was in Missouri, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 11 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (10), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Everhart Tree Service (USDOT 1000187) on 2026-05-15 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | STERLING TRUCK |
| Model | L8501 |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| 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 | CFE/3126 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 | 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 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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