VIN 3AKJGLDR8JSJS4492 — 2018 Freightliner (FRHT) Cascadia
Operated by Sonic Transport Inc · USDOT 2047019
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3AKJGLDR8JSJS4492 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | IL P1331208 (Illinois) |
| Inspection window | 2026-03-30 to 2026-09-30 |
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Sonic Transport Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2047019
- MC
- 717423
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Carrollton, TX
- Power units
- 9
- Drivers
- 10
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 18
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 28.6%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-30). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
3AKJGLDR8JSJS4492 is a 2018 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Sonic Transport Inc (USDOT 2047019). License plate on its inspection records: IL P1331208. 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.
What this VIN is
2018 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJGLDR8JSJS4492. 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-03-30 and 2026-09-30. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-30) was in Georgia, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Sonic Transport Inc (USDOT 2047019) from 2026-03-30 to 2026-09-30 — 3 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| 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. |
Operator & inspection history
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