VIN 2FZXEEDB51AH48098 — 2001 Sterling Truck (STRG)
Recorded with Vern Lubbers Busscher's Septic Tank Service Inc · USDOT 1628791
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2FZXEEDB51AH48098 |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Make | Sterling Truck (STRG) |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MI BB78729 (Michigan) |
| Last inspected | 2025-06-24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-24 | 2FZXEEDB51AH48098 | MI BB78729 | VERN LUBBERS BUSSCHER'S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE INC · USDOT 1628791 |
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
Vern Lubbers Busscher's Septic Tank Service Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1628791
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Holland, MI
- Power units
- 17
- Drivers
- 15
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 5
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 75%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-06-24). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
2FZXEEDB51AH48098 is a 2001 Sterling Truck operated by Vern Lubbers Busscher's Septic Tank Service Inc (USDOT 1628791). License plate on its inspection records: MI BB78729. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2001 Sterling Truck is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FZXEEDB51AH48098. It is a incomplete - glider built by STERLING TRUCKS (DAIMLER DIVISION) at the ST.THOMAS, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: C9 engine, 8.8L displacement, running on diesel.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-06-24). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-06-24) was in Michigan, 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 Vern Lubbers Busscher's Septic Tank Service Inc (USDOT 1628791) on 2025-06-24 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | STERLING TRUCK |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Glider The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| 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 | Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | Glider 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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