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VIN 3AKJGLD52ESFX8291 — 2014 Freightliner (FRHT) Cascadia

Recorded with Big Star Transportation Llc · USDOT 2186770

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Vehicle identity

VIN3AKJGLD52ESFX8291
Model year2014
MakeFreightliner (FRHT)
ModelCascadia
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateTX 1N82134 (Texas)
Inspection window2026-06-16 to 2026-08-27

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
2026-08-273AKJGLD52ESFX8291TX 1N82134BIG STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC · USDOT 2186770

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

Big Star Transportation Llc Active

USDOT
2186770
MC
759160
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Oklahoma City, OK
Power units
137
Drivers
170
Inspections (24 mo)
136
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Vehicle OOS rate
25.4%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-27). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
3AKJGLD52ESFX8291
Year/Make
2014 Freightliner (FRHT)
Inspections
2
Open recalls
0

What this means

3AKJGLD52ESFX8291 is a 2014 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Big Star Transportation Llc (USDOT 2186770). License plate on its inspection records: TX 1N82134. 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

2014 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJGLD52ESFX8291. 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 DD15 EV engine, 14.8L 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 2026-06-16 and 2026-08-27. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-27) was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2), followed by Hazmat (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Big Star Transportation Llc (USDOT 2186770) from 2026-06-16 to 2026-08-27 — 2 inspections, 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 DD15 EV
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 L14.8
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.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance2! Moderate
Hazmat1— Minor
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by BIG STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC (DOT 2186770)2026-06-16 → 2026-08-27
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 3 violations
Last inspected in Texas · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate TX 1N82134
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 3AKJGLD52ESFX8291 decode to?
VIN 3AKJGLD52ESFX8291 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 DD15 EV; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as FRHT.
Does VIN 3AKJGLD52ESFX8291 have a clean inspection record?
Across 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-06-16 and 2026-08-27, this vehicle was never placed out of service; 3 violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 3AKJGLD52ESFX8291?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: TX 1N82134 (Texas).

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