VIN 3AKJGLDV6HSHT8452 — 2017 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Cascadia
Recorded with Universal Transporters & Logistics Llc · USDOT 3463425
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3AKJGLDV6HSHT8452 |
| Model year | 2017 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | GA C262EV (Georgia) |
| Inspection window | 2025-04-23 to 2025-08-25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-25 | 3AKJGLDV6HSHT8452 | GA C262EV | UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTERS & LOGISTICS LLC · USDOT 3463425 |
| 2025-04-23 | 3AKJGLDV6HSHT8452 | GA C262EV | S J TAYLOR ENTERPRISE LLC · USDOT 3832289 |
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
Universal Transporters & Logistics Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3463425
- MC
- 1131281
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Winder, GA
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 14
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 33.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-25). 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 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
3AKJGLDV6HSHT8452 is a 2017 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Universal Transporters & Logistics Llc (USDOT 3463425). License plate on its inspection records: GA C262EV. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2017 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJGLDV6HSHT8452. 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-04-23 and 2025-08-25. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-08-25) was in Virginia, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 6 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: S J Taylor Enterprise Llc (USDOT 3832289) on 2025-04-23 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Universal Transporters & Logistics Llc (USDOT 3463425) on 2025-08-25 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| 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 | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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