VIN 3AKJGLDV5JSHT0073 — 2018 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Cascadia
Recorded with Gt Cartage Inc · USDOT 3755442
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3AKJGLDV5JSHT0073 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | CA ZP61512 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2024-09-15 to 2026-09-17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | 3AKJGLDV5JSHT0073 | CA ZP61512 | GT CARTAGE INC · USDOT 3755442 |
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
Gt Cartage Inc Active
- USDOT
- 3755442
- MC
- 1334824
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Intermodal Equipment Provider
- Based in
- El Centro, CA
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 45
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 34.2%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-17). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
3AKJGLDV5JSHT0073 is a 2018 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Gt Cartage Inc (USDOT 3755442). License plate on its inspection records: CA ZP61512. 12 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 5 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2018 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJGLDV5JSHT0073. 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 DD13 engine, 12.8L 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 12 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-15 and 2026-09-17. Its records show 5 out-of-service violations across 12 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 5 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-17) was in Ohio, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 35 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (28), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (7). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Gt Cartage Inc (USDOT 3755442) from 2024-09-15 to 2026-09-17 — 12 inspections, 5 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 DD13 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 | 12.8 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 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 | 28 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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