VIN 2FZYKECB3XAA81796 — 1999 Sterling Truck (STERLING T) L9513
Recorded with Joe David Erwin Jr · USDOT 1983123
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2FZYKECB3XAA81796 |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Make | Sterling Truck (STERLING T) |
| Model | L9513 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | TN H077HY (Tennessee) |
| Inspection window | 2026-06-02 to 2026-07-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 2FZYKECB3XAA81796 | TN H077HY | JOE DAVID ERWIN JR · USDOT 1983123 |
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
Joe David Erwin Jr Active
- USDOT
- 1983123
- MC
- 702292
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Dyersburg, TN
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 6
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-28). 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
2FZYKECB3XAA81796 is a 1999 Sterling Truck L9513 operated by Joe David Erwin Jr (USDOT 1983123). License plate on its inspection records: TN H077HY. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 5 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1999 Sterling Truck L9513 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2FZYKECB3XAA81796. It is a truck-tractor built by STERLING TRUCKS (DAIMLER DIVISION) at the ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO plant. Powertrain: C-10/3176J 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-06-02 and 2026-07-28. Its records show 5 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 4 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-28) was in Missouri, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 11 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (7), followed by Driver Fitness (4). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Joe David Erwin Jr (USDOT 1983123) from 2026-06-02 to 2026-07-28 — 2 inspections, 5 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | STERLING TRUCK |
| Model | L9513 |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor 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 | C-10/3176J 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 | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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