VIN 3AKJHHDR7JSJW4413 — 2018 Freightliner (FRHT) Cascadia
Recorded with Lewis Express Llc · USDOT 3686199
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3AKJHHDR7JSJW4413 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | MS A542189 (Mississippi) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-26 to 2026-04-22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | 3AKJHHDR7JSJW4413 | MS A542189 | LEWIS EXPRESS LLC · USDOT 3686199 |
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
Lewis Express Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3686199
- MC
- 1284139
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Ripley, MS
- Power units
- 28
- Drivers
- 47
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 103
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 5
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 15.9%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-22). 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.What this means
3AKJHHDR7JSJW4413 is a 2018 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Lewis Express Llc (USDOT 3686199). License plate on its inspection records: MS A542189. 5 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 3AKJHHDR7JSJW4413. 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 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-12-26 and 2026-04-22. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 5 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-22) was in Tennessee, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (3), followed by Vehicle Maintenance (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Lewis Express Llc (USDOT 3686199) from 2024-12-26 to 2026-04-22 — 5 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Trim | 126" 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 Diesel DD15 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 | 14.8 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 and Hydraulic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
Related vehicles
- 3HSDZAPR1NN424696 International (7 insp · 3 OOS)
- 3AKJHHDR7JSJY9537 Freightliner (4 insp · 3 OOS)
- 3AKJHHDR7RSVD6856 Freightliner (5 insp · 2 OOS)
- 1FUJHHDR9LLLF4031 Freightliner (5 insp · 2 OOS)
- 3AKJHHDR6PSUN6367 Freightliner (1 insp · 2 OOS)
- 3AKJGLD51FSGK0354 Freightliner (6 insp · 1 OOS)
Related
Frequently Asked Questions
What does VIN 3AKJHHDR7JSJW4413 decode to?
Why was 2018 Freightliner Cascadia VIN 3AKJHHDR7JSJW4413 placed out of service?
What license plate is on VIN 3AKJHHDR7JSJW4413?
Vetting a used truck purchase?
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll send matching new or used trucks — no obligation.