VIN 3AKJGLDV7JSJS9549 — 2018 Freightliner (FRHT) Cascadia
Operated by Jk Inc · USDOT 4317793
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3AKJGLDV7JSJS9549 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | IL LET544876 (Illinois) ND 47718P (North Dakota) |
| Inspection window | 2025-05-06 to 2025-10-09 |
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Jk Inc Active
- USDOT
- 4317793
- MC
- 1684110
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Power units
- 22
- Drivers
- 11
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 18
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 30%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-09). 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
3AKJGLDV7JSJS9549 is a 2018 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Jk Inc (USDOT 4317793). License plates on its inspection records: IL LET544876, ND 47718P. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2018 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJGLDV7JSJS9549. 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 2025-05-06 and 2025-10-09. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-09) was in Mississippi, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 8 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (6), followed by Driver Fitness (1). 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: Valley Express Inc (USDOT 189247) on 2025-05-06 — 1 inspection, 3 out-of-service; Jk Inc (USDOT 4317793) on 2025-10-09 — 1 inspection, 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 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 | 6 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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