VIN 3AKJHHDR8LSLJ9957 — 2020 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Cascadia
Recorded with Dead Dog Trucking Llc · USDOT 4038992
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3AKJHHDR8LSLJ9957 |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | OH V485418-TEMP (Ohio) OH PXF4233 (Ohio) IL P1340242 (Illinois) OH PWV4581 (Ohio) |
| Inspection window | 2024-09-05 to 2026-07-30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | 3AKJHHDR8LSLJ9957 | OH V485418-TEMP | DEAD DOG TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 4038992 |
| 2026-06-02 | 3AKJHHDR8LSLJ9957 | OH PXF4233 | DAY & NIGHT LOGISTICS INC · USDOT 3416589 |
| 2026-03-13 | 3AKJHHDR8LSLJ9957 | IL P1340242 | DAGGER CARGO EXPRESS INC · USDOT 4110598 |
| 2025-06-06 | 3AKJHHDR8LSLJ9957 | OH PWV4581 | F&A DELIVERY SERVICE LLC · USDOT 4030955 |
| 2024-11-06 | 3AKJHHDR8LSLJ9957 | OH PWV4581 | US DAR LLC · USDOT 3537161 |
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
Dead Dog Trucking Llc Inactive
- USDOT
- 4038992
- MC
- 1527924
- Status
- Inactive
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Twin Falls, ID
- Power units
- 15
- Drivers
- 15
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-30). 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 4 other carriers (listed below).
What this means
3AKJHHDR8LSLJ9957 is a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Dead Dog Trucking Llc (USDOT 4038992). License plates on its inspection records: OH V485418-TEMP, OH PXF4233, IL P1340242, OH PWV4581. 14 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2020 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJHHDR8LSLJ9957. 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 14 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-05 and 2026-07-30. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 14 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-30) was in Ohio, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 8 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (7), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 5 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Us Dar Llc (USDOT 3537161) from 2024-09-05 to 2024-11-06 — 2 inspections, none out of service; F&A Delivery Service Llc (USDOT 4030955) from 2025-06-03 to 2025-06-06 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Dagger Cargo Express Inc (USDOT 4110598) from 2025-08-14 to 2026-03-13 — 7 inspections, 1 out-of-service; Day & Night Logistics Inc (USDOT 3416589) from 2026-05-18 to 2026-06-02 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service; Dead Dog Trucking Llc (USDOT 4038992) on 2026-07-30 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 5 carriers operated this VIN
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