Skip to main content
O Trucking
Vehicle Detail

VIN 3AKJGLDVXJSJK1249 — 2018 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Cascadia

Recorded with Nwi Transport Inc · USDOT 2913190

No recalls match

Vehicle identity

VIN3AKJGLDVXJSJK1249
Model year2018
MakeFreightliner (FREIGHTLIN)
ModelCascadia
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platesIL P1367962 (Illinois)
IL P1126261 (Illinois)
Inspection window2025-03-10 to 2026-08-14

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-08-143AKJGLDVXJSJK1249IL P1367962NWI TRANSPORT INC · USDOT 2913190
2025-05-193AKJGLDVXJSJK1249IL P1126261LEGACY EXPRESS TRUCKING INC · USDOT 1744355

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

Nwi Transport Inc Active

USDOT
2913190
MC
981795
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Broker
Based in
Munster, IN
Power units
31
Drivers
31
Inspections (24 mo)
29
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Vehicle OOS rate
16.7%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-14). 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).

VIN
3AKJGLDVXJSJK1249
Year/Make
2018 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN)
Inspections
4
Open recalls
0

What this means

3AKJGLDVXJSJK1249 is a 2018 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Nwi Transport Inc (USDOT 2913190). License plates on its inspection records: IL P1367962, IL P1126261. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.

What this VIN is

2018 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJGLDVXJSJK1249. 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-03-10 and 2026-08-14. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-14) was in Michigan, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (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: Legacy Express Trucking Inc (USDOT 1744355) from 2025-03-10 to 2025-05-19 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Nwi Transport Inc (USDOT 2913190) from 2026-08-06 to 2026-08-14 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFREIGHTLINER
ModelCascadia
Model Year2018
Trim125" Sleeper Cab
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck-Tractor
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerDAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V.
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CitySALTILLO
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateCOAHUILA
Plant CountryMEXICO
Engine ModelDetroit DD13
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L12.8
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance2! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by NWI TRANSPORT INC (DOT 2913190)2026-08-06 → 2026-08-14
2 inspections · 1 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in Michigan · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate IL P1367962
Operated by LEGACY EXPRESS TRUCKING INC (DOT 1744355)2025-03-10 → 2025-05-19
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Utah · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate IL P1126261
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by Nwi Transport Inc
Nearby VINs in our inspection database

Related

Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 3AKJGLDVXJSJK1249 decode to?
VIN 3AKJGLDVXJSJK1249 decodes to a 2018 Freightliner Cascadia — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: Detroit DD13; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as FREIGHTLIN.
Why was 2018 Freightliner Cascadia VIN 3AKJGLDVXJSJK1249 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. By type: 1 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (2), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Which carriers have operated VIN 3AKJGLDVXJSJK1249?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Nwi Transport Inc (USDOT 2913190), Legacy Express Trucking Inc (USDOT 1744355).
What license plate is on VIN 3AKJGLDVXJSJK1249?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: IL P1367962 (Illinois), IL P1126261 (Illinois).

Vetting a used truck purchase?

Tell us what you're looking for and we'll send matching new or used trucks — no obligation.

Prefer to talk? Call (682) 978-8641 · We reply within 1 business day. No spam.

Ready to Grow Your Trucking Business?

Dispatch support for your trucking business. Explore our current service options.