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VIN 3AKJGLD55GSGU6263 — 2016 Freightliner Cascadia

Recorded with Phoenix Cargo Llc · USDOT 3077362

1 recall apply

Vehicle identity

VIN3AKJGLD55GSGU6263
Model year2016
MakeFreightliner
ModelCascadia
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platePA AH21670 (Pennsylvania)
Inspection window2025-03-13 to 2025-10-28

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
2025-11-103AKJGLD55GSGU6263PA AH21670TRANSFORMER EXPRESS LLC · USDOT 3735161
2025-10-283AKJGLD55GSGU6263PA AH21670PHOENIX CARGO LLC · USDOT 3077362
2025-05-013AKJGLD55GSGU6263PA AH21670POLK EXPRESS INC · USDOT 3018837
2025-03-133AKJGLD55GSGU6263PA AH21670GOLD STANDARD TRANSPORT INC · USDOT 4064953

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

Phoenix Cargo Llc Active

USDOT
3077362
MC
64663
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Circleville, OH
Power units
635
Drivers
702
Inspections (24 mo)
844
Crashes (24 mo)
48
Vehicle OOS rate
30.8%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-28). 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
3AKJGLD55GSGU6263
Year/Make
2016 Freightliner
Inspections
3
Open recalls
1

What this means

3AKJGLD55GSGU6263 is a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Phoenix Cargo Llc (USDOT 3077362). License plate on its inspection records: PA AH21670. 3 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. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.

What this VIN is

2016 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJGLD55GSGU6263. 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-03-13 and 2025-10-28. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-28) was in Pennsylvania, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 6 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

This VIN appears under 3 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Gold Standard Transport Inc (USDOT 4064953) on 2025-03-13 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Polk Express Inc (USDOT 3018837) on 2025-05-01 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Phoenix Cargo Llc (USDOT 3077362) on 2025-10-28 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Recalls & owner complaints

1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2016 Freightliner Cascadia platform. The most recent, 17V628000, concerns daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2016 western star 4900 and freightliner cascadia vehicles, equipped with certai… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFREIGHTLINER
ModelCascadia
Model Year2016
Trim125" 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 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 Fitness1— Minor
Fatigued Driving (HOS)1— Minor
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator history — 3 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by PHOENIX CARGO LLC (DOT 3077362)Last seen 2025-10-28
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 3 violations
Last inspected in Pennsylvania · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate PA AH21670
Operated by POLK EXPRESS INC (DOT 3018837)Last seen 2025-05-01
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 1 violations
Last inspected in Maryland · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate PA AH21670
Operated by GOLD STANDARD TRANSPORT INC (DOT 4064953)Last seen 2025-03-13
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in Maryland · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate PA AH21670
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by Phoenix Cargo Llc
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
NHTSA Campaign
17V628000

Issue: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016 Western Star 4900 and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Risk: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 3AKJGLD55GSGU6263 decode to?
VIN 3AKJGLD55GSGU6263 decodes to a 2016 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.
Does VIN 3AKJGLD55GSGU6263 have a clean inspection record?
Across 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-03-13 and 2025-10-28, this vehicle was never placed out of service; 6 violations were recorded.
Which carriers have operated VIN 3AKJGLD55GSGU6263?
Our records show this VIN under 3 different USDOT numbers: Phoenix Cargo Llc (USDOT 3077362), Polk Express Inc (USDOT 3018837), Gold Standard Transport Inc (USDOT 4064953).
Are there recalls on VIN 3AKJGLD55GSGU6263?
1 NHTSA recall matches the 2016 Freightliner Cascadia make/model/year, summarized above with the defect and remedy. Recalls apply by build range, so enter this exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether it was included and whether the fix was performed.
What license plate is on VIN 3AKJGLD55GSGU6263?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: PA AH21670 (Pennsylvania).

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