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VIN 3AKJGLD15ESFZ2568 — 2014 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Cascadia

Recorded with Triple G Express Inc · USDOT 290241

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Vehicle identity

VIN3AKJGLD15ESFZ2568
Model year2014
MakeFreightliner (FREIGHTLIN)
ModelCascadia
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platesLA P298453 (Louisiana)
IN 3750935 (Indiana)
Inspection window2025-07-01 to 2026-08-13

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
2026-08-133AKJGLD15ESFZ2568LA P298453TRIPLE G EXPRESS INC · USDOT 290241
2026-07-053AKJGLD15ESFZ2568IN 3750935HORIZON SOUTH INC · USDOT 2318070
2025-07-013AKJGLD15ESFZ2568IN 3750935HORIZON MIDWEST INC · USDOT 2317693

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

Triple G Express Inc Active

USDOT
290241
MC
180717
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Jefferson, LA
Power units
98
Drivers
98
Inspections (24 mo)
182
Crashes (24 mo)
9
Vehicle OOS rate
30.2%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-13). 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 2 other carriers (listed below).

VIN
3AKJGLD15ESFZ2568
Year/Make
2014 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN)
Inspections
4
Open recalls
0

What this means

3AKJGLD15ESFZ2568 is a 2014 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Triple G Express Inc (USDOT 290241). License plates on its inspection records: LA P298453, IN 3750935. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.

What this VIN is

2014 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJGLD15ESFZ2568. 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 Diesel DD16 engine, 15.6L 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 2025-07-01 and 2026-08-13. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-13) was in Texas, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.

Operator history

This VIN appears under 3 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Horizon Midwest Inc (USDOT 2317693) on 2025-07-01 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Triple G Express Inc (USDOT 290241) from 2026-01-23 to 2026-08-13 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service; Horizon South Inc (USDOT 2318070) on 2026-07-05 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFREIGHTLINER
ModelCascadia
Model Year2014
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 Diesel DD16
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 L15.6
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 and Hydraulic
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.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Unsafe Driving1— Minor
Vehicle Maintenance0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator history — 3 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by TRIPLE G EXPRESS INC (DOT 290241)2026-01-23 → 2026-08-13
2 inspections · 1 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Texas · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate LA P298453
Operated by HORIZON SOUTH INC (DOT 2318070)Last seen 2026-07-05
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Georgia · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate IN 3750935
Operated by HORIZON MIDWEST INC (DOT 2317693)Last seen 2025-07-01
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 1 violations
Last inspected in Iowa · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate IN 3750935
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 3AKJGLD15ESFZ2568 decode to?
VIN 3AKJGLD15ESFZ2568 decodes to a 2014 Freightliner Cascadia — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: Detroit Diesel DD16; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as FREIGHTLIN.
Why was 2014 Freightliner Cascadia VIN 3AKJGLD15ESFZ2568 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. By type: 1 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Unsafe Driving (1), which covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Which carriers have operated VIN 3AKJGLD15ESFZ2568?
Our records show this VIN under 3 different USDOT numbers: Triple G Express Inc (USDOT 290241), Horizon South Inc (USDOT 2318070), Horizon Midwest Inc (USDOT 2317693).
What license plate is on VIN 3AKJGLD15ESFZ2568?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: LA P298453 (Louisiana), IN 3750935 (Indiana).

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