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VIN 3AKJHHDR4LSLH2862 — 2020 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Cascadia

Recorded with Stepping Stone Trucking Llc · USDOT 3447318

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Vehicle identity

VIN3AKJHHDR4LSLH2862
Model year2020
MakeFreightliner (FREIGHTLIN)
ModelCascadia
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platePA AH62926 (Pennsylvania)
Inspection window2024-09-11 to 2026-07-15

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
2026-07-153AKJHHDR4LSLH2862PA AH62926STEPPING STONE TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 3447318
2026-06-263AKJHHDR4LSLH2862PA AH62926SAFAR TS LLC · USDOT 3948302
2026-02-163AKJHHDR4LSLH2862PA AH62926SAFE BIRD LOGISTICS LLC · USDOT 3759955

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

Stepping Stone Trucking Llc Active

USDOT
3447318
MC
1121268
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Lithonia, GA
Power units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections (24 mo)
15
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
25%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-15). 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 2 other carriers (listed below).

VIN
3AKJHHDR4LSLH2862
Year/Make
2020 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN)
Inspections
13
Open recalls
0

What this means

3AKJHHDR4LSLH2862 is a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Stepping Stone Trucking Llc (USDOT 3447318). License plate on its inspection records: PA AH62926. 13 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

2020 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJHHDR4LSLH2862. 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 13 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-11 and 2026-07-15. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 13 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-15) was in Pennsylvania, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 16 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (11), followed by Unsafe Driving (5). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

This VIN appears under 3 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Safar Ts Llc (USDOT 3948302) from 2024-09-11 to 2026-06-26 — 7 inspections, 2 out-of-service; Safe Bird Logistics Llc (USDOT 3759955) from 2025-12-08 to 2026-02-16 — 4 inspections, 1 out-of-service; Stepping Stone Trucking Llc (USDOT 3447318) from 2026-03-24 to 2026-07-15 — 2 inspections, none 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
Vehicle Maintenance11⚠ High
Unsafe Driving5⚠ High
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator history — 3 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by STEPPING STONE TRUCKING LLC (DOT 3447318)2026-03-24 → 2026-07-15
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 5 violations
Last inspected in Pennsylvania · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate PA AH62926
Operated by SAFAR TS LLC (DOT 3948302)2024-09-11 → 2026-06-26
7 inspections · 2 OOS · 9 violations
Last inspected in California · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate PA AH62926
Operated by SAFE BIRD LOGISTICS LLC (DOT 3759955)2025-12-08 → 2026-02-16
4 inspections · 1 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in Tennessee · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate PA AH62926
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 3AKJHHDR4LSLH2862 decode to?
VIN 3AKJHHDR4LSLH2862 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 FREIGHTLIN.
Why was 2020 Freightliner Cascadia VIN 3AKJHHDR4LSLH2862 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 3 out-of-service violations across 13 inspections. By type: 3 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (11), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Which carriers have operated VIN 3AKJHHDR4LSLH2862?
Our records show this VIN under 3 different USDOT numbers: Stepping Stone Trucking Llc (USDOT 3447318), Safar Ts Llc (USDOT 3948302), Safe Bird Logistics Llc (USDOT 3759955).
What license plate is on VIN 3AKJHHDR4LSLH2862?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: PA AH62926 (Pennsylvania).

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