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VIN 3AKJGHDV1JSJP6296 — 2018 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Cascadia

Recorded with Octopus Express Inc · USDOT 3434448

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Vehicle identity

VIN3AKJGHDV1JSJP6296
Model year2018
MakeFreightliner (FREIGHTLIN)
ModelCascadia
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platesOH PXE7518 (Ohio)
PA AH54240 (Pennsylvania)
Inspection window2025-02-03 to 2026-02-21

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
2026-02-213AKJGHDV1JSJP6296OH PXE7518OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC · USDOT 3434448
2025-02-033AKJGHDV1JSJP6296PA AH54240GLOBAL MASTER TRANS LLC · USDOT 3526532

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

Octopus Express Inc Active

USDOT
3434448
MC
1113689
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Westerville, OH
Power units
90
Drivers
52
Inspections (24 mo)
90
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Vehicle OOS rate
22%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-02-21). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).

VIN
3AKJGHDV1JSJP6296
Year/Make
2018 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN)
Inspections
2
Open recalls
0

What this means

3AKJGHDV1JSJP6296 is a 2018 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Octopus Express Inc (USDOT 3434448). License plates on its inspection records: OH PXE7518, PA AH54240. 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

2018 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJGHDV1JSJP6296. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. at the SALTILLO, COAHUILA plant. Powertrain: Detroit DD13 engine, 12.8L displacement, running on diesel. 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 2025-02-03 and 2026-02-21. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-02-21) was in Ohio, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. 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: Global Master Trans Llc (USDOT 3526532) on 2025-02-03 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Octopus Express Inc (USDOT 3434448) on 2026-02-21 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFREIGHTLINER
ModelCascadia
Model Year2018
Trim113" 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 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
ManufacturerDAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V.
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CitySALTILLO
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateCOAHUILA
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 Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC (DOT 3434448)Last seen 2026-02-21
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Ohio · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate OH PXE7518
Operated by GLOBAL MASTER TRANS LLC (DOT 3526532)Last seen 2025-02-03
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Ohio · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate PA AH54240
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 3AKJGHDV1JSJP6296 decode to?
VIN 3AKJGHDV1JSJP6296 decodes to a 2018 Freightliner Cascadia — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: Detroit DD13; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as FREIGHTLIN.
Does VIN 3AKJGHDV1JSJP6296 have a clean inspection record?
Across 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-02-03 and 2026-02-21, this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
Which carriers have operated VIN 3AKJGHDV1JSJP6296?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Octopus Express Inc (USDOT 3434448), Global Master Trans Llc (USDOT 3526532).
What license plate is on VIN 3AKJGHDV1JSJP6296?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: OH PXE7518 (Ohio), PA AH54240 (Pennsylvania).

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