2018 FRHT Cascadia
VIN 3AKJGHDV8JSKA5384
What this means
3AKJGHDV8JSKA5384 decodes to a 2018 FRHT Cascadia. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 16 out-of-service results — investigate the specific causes.
What this VIN is
2018 FRHT Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJGHDV8JSKA5384. 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-07-02 and 2026-04-02. It was placed out of service 16 times. That is roughly 400% of its inspections producing an out-of-service order — above the national vehicle out-of-service average of about 20%. Out-of-service breakdown: 15 vehicle, 1 driver. Of 35 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (33), followed by Driver Fitness (1). These are FMCSA BASIC safety categories — the same buckets that drive a carrier’s CSA score.
Operator history
This VIN has been operated by 2 different carriers in our records: THE HIGHWAY HEROESS CARRIERS CORP, ABSOLUTE AMERICA TRANSPORTATION LLC. A vehicle that changes operators can carry its inspection and maintenance history across fleets — useful context when vetting a used purchase or investigating an incident.
How to use this report
If you’re buying this truck: ask the seller for repair records tied to the 16 out-of-service events above, and confirm the items were corrected, not just cleared. If you’re investigating an incident: the operator history above links to the carrier’s full FMCSA profile, where you can review authority, insurance, and crash records. This page aggregates public FMCSA roadside data and NHTSA vPIC decode for this VIN; it is informational and not a substitute for a title search or a hands-on inspection.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Trim | 113" Sleeper Cab |
| 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 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 | 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 | Detroit DD13 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 | 12.8 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 | 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 | 33 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Related vehicles
- 3AKJHHDV4JSJV3320 FREIGHTLIN (3 insp · 14 OOS)
- 3AKJGHDV0GSHC5297 FRHT (3 insp · 9 OOS)
- 3AKJHHDV8MSMS0933 FREIGHTLIN (2 insp · 3 OOS)
- 1FUJGHDV0FLGE4181 FREIGHTLIN (1 insp · 3 OOS)
- 3AKJGHDV2JSKA7664 FREIGHTLIN (1 insp · 3 OOS)
- 3AKJGLDV2KDKD9040 FREIGHTLIN (2 insp · 1 OOS)
Related
Frequently Asked Questions
What does VIN 3AKJGHDV8JSKA5384 decode to?
Why was 2018 FRHT Cascadia VIN 3AKJGHDV8JSKA5384 placed out of service?
Which carriers have operated VIN 3AKJGHDV8JSKA5384?
How complete is this data for VIN 3AKJGHDV8JSKA5384?
Vetting a used truck purchase?
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll send matching new or used trucks — no obligation.