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VIN 3AKJGLDR2LSKY5438 — 2020 Freightliner (FRHT) Cascadia

Recorded with Force Transportation Inc · USDOT 3176162

No recalls match

Vehicle identity

VIN3AKJGLDR2LSKY5438
Model year2020
MakeFreightliner (FRHT)
ModelCascadia
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platesTN X4839HY (Tennessee)
TN TEMP PERMIT
OH NONE (Ohio)
Inspection window2025-08-12 to 2026-10-26

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
2026-10-263AKJGLDR2LSKY5438TN X4839HYFORCE TRANSPORTATION INC · USDOT 3176162
2026-08-053AKJGLDR2LSKY5438Not recordedAOG CARRIER LLC · USDOT 3081697
2025-08-123AKJGLDR2LSKY5438OH NONEHIGHWAY EXPRESS LLC · USDOT 4154579

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

Force Transportation Inc Active

USDOT
3176162
MC
122690
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Johnston, IA
Power units
105
Drivers
105
Inspections (24 mo)
237
Crashes (24 mo)
10
Vehicle OOS rate
40.3%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-26). 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
3AKJGLDR2LSKY5438
Year/Make
2020 Freightliner (FRHT)
Inspections
4
Open recalls
0

What this means

3AKJGLDR2LSKY5438 is a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Force Transportation Inc (USDOT 3176162). License plates on its inspection records: TN X4839HY, TN TEMP PERMIT, OH NONE. 4 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

2020 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJGLDR2LSKY5438. 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 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-08-12 and 2026-10-26. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-26) was in California, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

This VIN appears under 3 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Highway Express Llc (USDOT 4154579) on 2025-08-12 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Aog Carrier Llc (USDOT 3081697) from 2026-07-19 to 2026-08-05 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Force Transportation Inc (USDOT 3176162) on 2026-10-26 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFREIGHTLINER
ModelCascadia
Model Year2020
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
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 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.
Operator history — 3 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by FORCE TRANSPORTATION INC (DOT 3176162)Last seen 2026-10-26
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in California · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate TN X4839HY
Operated by AOG CARRIER LLC (DOT 3081697)2026-07-19 → 2026-08-05
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Florida · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate TN TEMP PERMIT
Operated by HIGHWAY EXPRESS LLC (DOT 4154579)Last seen 2025-08-12
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Virginia · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate OH NONE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 3AKJGLDR2LSKY5438 decode to?
VIN 3AKJGLDR2LSKY5438 decodes to a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: Detroit Diesel DD15; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as FRHT.
Does VIN 3AKJGLDR2LSKY5438 have a clean inspection record?
Across 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-08-12 and 2026-10-26, this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
Which carriers have operated VIN 3AKJGLDR2LSKY5438?
Our records show this VIN under 3 different USDOT numbers: Force Transportation Inc (USDOT 3176162), Aog Carrier Llc (USDOT 3081697), Highway Express Llc (USDOT 4154579).
What license plate is on VIN 3AKJGLDR2LSKY5438?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: TN X4839HY (Tennessee), TN TEMP PERMIT (Tennessee), OH NONE (Ohio).

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