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VIN 3AKJHHDR0LSMD7478 — 2020 Freightliner (FRHT) Cascadia

Recorded with Unique Freight Carrier Inc · USDOT 3442815

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Vehicle identity

VIN3AKJHHDR0LSMD7478
Model year2020
MakeFreightliner (FRHT)
ModelCascadia
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platesCA ZP51297 (California)
IN 3570435 (Indiana)
Inspection window2024-11-18 to 2026-08-27

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
2026-08-273AKJHHDR0LSMD7478CA ZP51297UNIQUE FREIGHT CARRIER INC · USDOT 3442815
2024-11-183AKJHHDR0LSMD7478IN 3570435PINCH FLATBED INC · USDOT 1300813

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

Unique Freight Carrier Inc Active

USDOT
3442815
MC
1118607
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Manteca, CA
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections (24 mo)
6
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-27). 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
3AKJHHDR0LSMD7478
Year/Make
2020 Freightliner (FRHT)
Inspections
6
Open recalls
0

What this means

3AKJHHDR0LSMD7478 is a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Unique Freight Carrier Inc (USDOT 3442815). License plates on its inspection records: CA ZP51297, IN 3570435. 6 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 4 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

2020 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJHHDR0LSMD7478. 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 6 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-18 and 2026-08-27. Its records show 4 out-of-service violations across 6 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-27) was in Nevada, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 6 recorded violations, the most come from Fatigued Driving (HOS) (4), followed by Unsafe Driving (2). Fatigued Driving (HOS) covers hours-of-service limits and logbook / ELD records.

Operator history

This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Pinch Flatbed Inc (USDOT 1300813) on 2024-11-18 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Unique Freight Carrier Inc (USDOT 3442815) from 2025-06-19 to 2026-08-27 — 5 inspections, 4 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFREIGHTLINER
ModelCascadia
Model Year2020
Trim126" 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 Diesel DD15
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 L14.8
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 and Hydraulic
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
Fatigued Driving (HOS)4! Moderate
Unsafe Driving2! Moderate
Vehicle Maintenance0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Out-of-Service breakdown:
Driver OOS: 4 · Vehicle OOS: 0 · Hazmat OOS: 0
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by UNIQUE FREIGHT CARRIER INC (DOT 3442815)2025-06-19 → 2026-08-27
5 inspections · 4 OOS · 5 violations
Last inspected in Nevada · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate CA ZP51297
Operated by PINCH FLATBED INC (DOT 1300813)Last seen 2024-11-18
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 1 violations
Last inspected in Oklahoma · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate IN 3570435
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 3AKJHHDR0LSMD7478 decode to?
VIN 3AKJHHDR0LSMD7478 decodes to a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: Detroit Diesel DD15; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as FRHT.
Why was 2020 Freightliner Cascadia VIN 3AKJHHDR0LSMD7478 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 4 out-of-service violations across 6 inspections. By type: 4 driver. Most of its violations are in Fatigued Driving (HOS) (4), which covers hours-of-service limits and logbook / ELD records.
Which carriers have operated VIN 3AKJHHDR0LSMD7478?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Unique Freight Carrier Inc (USDOT 3442815), Pinch Flatbed Inc (USDOT 1300813).
What license plate is on VIN 3AKJHHDR0LSMD7478?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: CA ZP51297 (California), IN 3570435 (Indiana).

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