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VIN 3AKJHHDR7SSWB1478 — 2025 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Cascadia

Recorded with Universe Carrier Inc · USDOT 2124287

No recalls match

Vehicle identity

VIN3AKJHHDR7SSWB1478
Model year2025
MakeFreightliner (FREIGHTLIN)
ModelCascadia
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateIL P1270245 (Illinois)
Inspection window2024-11-13 to 2026-08-23

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
2026-08-233AKJHHDR7SSWB1478IL P1270245UNIVERSE CARRIER INC · USDOT 2124287
2025-07-083AKJHHDR7SSWB1478IL P1270245DV TRANSIT LLC · USDOT 4089945

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

Universe Carrier Inc Active

USDOT
2124287
MC
740221
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Huntley, IL
Power units
210
Drivers
216
Inspections (24 mo)
901
Crashes (24 mo)
27
Vehicle OOS rate
22%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-23). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).

VIN
3AKJHHDR7SSWB1478
Year/Make
2025 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN)
Inspections
8
Open recalls
0

What this means

3AKJHHDR7SSWB1478 is a 2025 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Universe Carrier Inc (USDOT 2124287). License plate on its inspection records: IL P1270245. 8 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.

What this VIN is

2025 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJHHDR7SSWB1478. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. at the SALTILLO, COAHUILA plant. Powertrain: DD15 TCO 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 8 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-13 and 2026-08-23. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-23) was in Missouri, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 5 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

This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Dv Transit Llc (USDOT 4089945) from 2024-11-13 to 2025-07-08 — 3 inspections, none out of service; Universe Carrier Inc (USDOT 2124287) from 2025-11-10 to 2026-08-23 — 5 inspections, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFREIGHTLINER
ModelCascadia
Model Year2025
SeriesCascadia 126” 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 ModelDD15 TCO
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
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
Unsafe Driving3! Moderate
Vehicle Maintenance1— Minor
Fatigued Driving (HOS)1— Minor
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by UNIVERSE CARRIER INC (DOT 2124287)2025-11-10 → 2026-08-23
5 inspections · 0 OOS · 4 violations
Last inspected in Missouri · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate IL P1270245
Operated by DV TRANSIT LLC (DOT 4089945)2024-11-13 → 2025-07-08
3 inspections · 0 OOS · 1 violations
Last inspected in New Mexico · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate IL P1270245
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 3AKJHHDR7SSWB1478 decode to?
VIN 3AKJHHDR7SSWB1478 decodes to a 2025 Freightliner Cascadia — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: DD15 TCO; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as FREIGHTLIN.
Does VIN 3AKJHHDR7SSWB1478 have a clean inspection record?
Across 8 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-13 and 2026-08-23, this vehicle was never placed out of service; 5 violations were recorded.
Which carriers have operated VIN 3AKJHHDR7SSWB1478?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Universe Carrier Inc (USDOT 2124287), Dv Transit Llc (USDOT 4089945).
What license plate is on VIN 3AKJHHDR7SSWB1478?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: IL P1270245 (Illinois).

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