VIN 3AKBGDBGXFSGF9874 — 2015 Freightliner (FRHT) Cascadia
Recorded with Gregorio Penaloza · USDOT 2698931
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3AKBGDBGXFSGF9874 |
| Model year | 2015 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | CA 9F81543 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-07-03 to 2026-01-12 |
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.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-12 | 3AKBGDBGXFSGF9874 | CA 9F81543 | GREGORIO PENALOZA · USDOT 2698931 |
| 2025-07-03 | 3AKBGDBGXFSGF9874 | CA 9F81543 | A B C SCHOOLING LLC · USDOT 4285178 |
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
Gregorio Penaloza Active
- USDOT
- 2698931
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Perris, CA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-01-12). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
3AKBGDBGXFSGF9874 is a 2015 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Gregorio Penaloza (USDOT 2698931). License plate on its inspection records: CA 9F81543. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
2015 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKBGDBGXFSGF9874. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. at the SALTILLO, COAHUILA plant. Powertrain: Cummins ISX engine, 14.9L displacement, running on diesel. 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-07-03 and 2026-01-12. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-01-12) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: A B C Schooling Llc (USDOT 4285178) on 2025-07-03 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Gregorio Penaloza (USDOT 2698931) on 2026-01-12 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK 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 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 | DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | SALTILLO Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | COAHUILA |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | Cummins ISX 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 | 14.9 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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