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VIN 3AKJHHDR8MSMC0526 — 2021 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Cascadia

Recorded with Das Express Inc · USDOT 3836653

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Vehicle identity

VIN3AKJHHDR8MSMC0526
Model year2021
MakeFreightliner (FREIGHTLIN)
ModelCascadia
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateIL P1271621 (Illinois)
Last inspected2025-02-25

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
2026-08-133AKJHHDR8MSMC0526IL P1364919AG 777 INC · USDOT 4471977
2025-08-113AKJHHDR8MSMC0526IL P1271621TRANSFOLAREEN SHIPPING LOGISTICS LLC · USDOT 4176754
2025-02-253AKJHHDR8MSMC0526IL P1271621DAS EXPRESS INC · USDOT 3836653

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

Das Express Inc Active

USDOT
3836653
MC
1393719
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Oakdale, PA
Power units
60
Drivers
63
Inspections (24 mo)
179
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Vehicle OOS rate
17.9%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-02-25). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
3AKJHHDR8MSMC0526
Year/Make
2021 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN)
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

3AKJHHDR8MSMC0526 is a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Das Express Inc (USDOT 3836653). License plate on its inspection records: IL P1271621. 1 roadside inspection 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

2021 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJHHDR8MSMC0526. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-02-25). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-02-25) was in Washington, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Driver Fitness (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.

Operator history

Operated by Das Express Inc (USDOT 3836653) on 2025-02-25 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFREIGHTLINER
ModelCascadia
Model Year2021
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
Driver Fitness1— Minor
Vehicle Maintenance0✓ Clean
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by DAS EXPRESS INC (DOT 3836653)Last seen 2025-02-25
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 1 violations
Last inspected in Washington · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate IL P1271621
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Other vehicles operated by Das Express Inc
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 3AKJHHDR8MSMC0526 decode to?
VIN 3AKJHHDR8MSMC0526 decodes to a 2021 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.
Does VIN 3AKJHHDR8MSMC0526 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2025-02-25), this vehicle was never placed out of service; 1 violation was recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 3AKJHHDR8MSMC0526?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: IL P1271621 (Illinois).

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