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VIN 3AKBGDDV2LDMA8694 — 2020 Freightliner (FRHT) Cascadia

Recorded with Packaging Exchange Inc · USDOT 4031162

No recalls match

Vehicle identity

VIN3AKBGDDV2LDMA8694
Model year2020
MakeFreightliner (FRHT)
ModelCascadia
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateIN 3964474 (Indiana)
Inspection window2025-08-28 to 2026-02-24

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-02-243AKBGDDV2LDMA8694IN 3964474PACKAGING EXCHANGE INC · USDOT 4031162
2025-08-283AKBGDDV2LDMA8694IN 3964474THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING COMPANY LLC · USDOT 2657958
2024-09-183AKBGDDV2LDMA8694CA 9G09331TOP PRIORITY COURIERS INC · USDOT 1028494

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

Packaging Exchange Inc Active

USDOT
4031162
MC
1670307
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Somerset, NJ
Power units
96
Drivers
96
Inspections (24 mo)
237
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Vehicle OOS rate
9.9%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-02-24). 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).

VIN
3AKBGDDV2LDMA8694
Year/Make
2020 Freightliner (FRHT)
Inspections
3
Open recalls
0

What this means

3AKBGDDV2LDMA8694 is a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Packaging Exchange Inc (USDOT 4031162). License plate on its inspection records: IN 3964474. 3 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

2020 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKBGDDV2LDMA8694. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. at the SANTIAGO plant. Powertrain: Detroit DD13 engine, 12.8L 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-08-28 and 2026-02-24. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-02-24) was in California, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: The Morning Star Trucking Company Llc (USDOT 2657958) on 2025-08-28 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Packaging Exchange Inc (USDOT 4031162) from 2026-02-18 to 2026-02-24 — 2 inspections, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFREIGHTLINER
ModelCascadia
Model Year2020
Trim125" sleeper cab
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck-Tractor
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerDAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V.
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CitySANTIAGO
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant CountryMEXICO
Engine ModelDetroit DD13
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L12.8
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type4x2
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by PACKAGING EXCHANGE INC (DOT 4031162)2026-02-18 → 2026-02-24
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in California · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate IN 3964474
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in California · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate IN 3964474
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 3AKBGDDV2LDMA8694 decode to?
VIN 3AKBGDDV2LDMA8694 decodes to a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg); engine: Detroit DD13; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as FRHT.
Does VIN 3AKBGDDV2LDMA8694 have a clean inspection record?
Across 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-08-28 and 2026-02-24, this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
Which carriers have operated VIN 3AKBGDDV2LDMA8694?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Packaging Exchange Inc (USDOT 4031162), The Morning Star Trucking Company Llc (USDOT 2657958).
What license plate is on VIN 3AKBGDDV2LDMA8694?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: IN 3964474 (Indiana).

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