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VIN 3AKJGLD53FSGL2859 — 2015 Freightliner (FRHT) Cascadia

Recorded with J R C Transportation Inc · USDOT 254145

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Vehicle identity

VIN3AKJGLD53FSGL2859
Model year2015
MakeFreightliner (FRHT)
ModelCascadia
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateFL XE165B (Florida)
Inspection window2025-11-05 to 2026-03-19

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
2026-03-193AKJGLD53FSGL2859FL XE165BJ R C TRANSPORTATION INC · USDOT 254145

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

J R C Transportation Inc Active

USDOT
254145
MC
180511
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Broker
Based in
Thomaston, CT
Power units
269
Drivers
269
Inspections (24 mo)
479
Crashes (24 mo)
24
Vehicle OOS rate
25.7%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-19). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
3AKJGLD53FSGL2859
Year/Make
2015 Freightliner (FRHT)
Inspections
2
Open recalls
0

What this means

3AKJGLD53FSGL2859 is a 2015 Freightliner Cascadia operated by J R C Transportation Inc (USDOT 254145). License plate on its inspection records: FL XE165B. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.

What this VIN is

2015 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJGLD53FSGL2859. 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 2025-11-05 and 2026-03-19. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-19) was in Massachusetts, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2), followed by Unsafe Driving (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by J R C Transportation Inc (USDOT 254145) from 2025-11-05 to 2026-03-19 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFREIGHTLINER
ModelCascadia
Model Year2015
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
Unsafe Driving2! Moderate
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by J R C TRANSPORTATION INC (DOT 254145)2025-11-05 → 2026-03-19
2 inspections · 1 OOS · 4 violations
Last inspected in Massachusetts · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate FL XE165B
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Other vehicles operated by J R C Transportation Inc
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 3AKJGLD53FSGL2859 decode to?
VIN 3AKJGLD53FSGL2859 decodes to a 2015 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.
Why was 2015 Freightliner Cascadia VIN 3AKJGLD53FSGL2859 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. By type: 1 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (2), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN 3AKJGLD53FSGL2859?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: FL XE165B (Florida).

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