VIN 3AKJGLDR5GSGV8481 — 2016 Freightliner Cascadia
Recorded with News Transportation Inc · USDOT 3968153
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3AKJGLDR5GSGV8481 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | Freightliner |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | SC A0101111 (South Carolina) SC A010111 (South Carolina) |
| Inspection window | 2025-10-27 to 2026-08-28 |
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.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | 3AKJGLDR5GSGV8481 | SC A0101111 | NEWS TRANSPORTATION INC · USDOT 3968153 |
| 2026-05-18 | 3AKJGLDR5GSGV8481 | SC A010111 | XPEL ONE INC · USDOT 4550485 |
| 2026-04-21 | 3AKJGLDR5GSGV8481 | SC A010111 | TRUCKLINE SOLUTIONS INC · USDOT 3675099 |
| 2026-03-23 | 3AKJGLDR5GSGV8481 | SC A010111 | ONE UNION COMPANY · USDOT 4265841 |
| 2025-12-13 | 3AKJGLDR5GSGV8481 | SC A010111 | VENERA INC · USDOT 3945620 |
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
News Transportation Inc Active
- USDOT
- 3968153
- MC
- 1482007
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Arlington Hts, IL
- Power units
- 35
- Drivers
- 37
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 112
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 27.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-28). 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 4 other carriers (listed below).
What this means
3AKJGLDR5GSGV8481 is a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia operated by News Transportation Inc (USDOT 3968153). License plates on its inspection records: SC A0101111, SC A010111. 7 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2016 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJGLDR5GSGV8481. 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 7 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-10-27 and 2026-08-28. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 7 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-28) was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 6 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (5), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 5 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Venera Inc (USDOT 3945620) from 2025-10-27 to 2025-12-13 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service; One Union Company (USDOT 4265841) on 2026-03-23 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Truckline Solutions Inc (USDOT 3675099) on 2026-04-21 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Xpel One Inc (USDOT 4550485) from 2026-05-07 to 2026-05-18 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service; News Transportation Inc (USDOT 3968153) on 2026-08-28 — 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)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Trim | 125" Sleeper Cab |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 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 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | SALTILLO Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | COAHUILA |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | Detroit Diesel DD15 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 14.8 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air and Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 5 carriers operated this VIN
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1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
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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