VIN 3AKJHHDR9JSJR0253 — 2018 Freightliner (FRHT) Cascadia
Recorded with Awl Transport Inc · USDOT 1199507
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3AKJHHDR9JSJR0253 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | OH PXE4575 (Ohio) IN 3582614 (Indiana) |
| Inspection window | 2025-04-30 to 2026-08-20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | 3AKJHHDR9JSJR0253 | OH PXE4575 | AWL TRANSPORT INC · USDOT 1199507 |
| 2025-07-15 | 3AKJHHDR9JSJR0253 | IN 3582614 | DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC · USDOT 1928473 |
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
Awl Transport Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1199507
- MC
- 477808
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Broker
- Based in
- Mantua, OH
- Power units
- 434
- Drivers
- 143
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 254
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 14
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 22.2%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-20). 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 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
3AKJHHDR9JSJR0253 is a 2018 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Awl Transport Inc (USDOT 1199507). License plates on its inspection records: OH PXE4575, IN 3582614. 7 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 3AKJHHDR9JSJR0253. 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 7 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-04-30 and 2026-08-20. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 7 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-20) was in Ohio, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Dawson Truck Lines Inc (USDOT 1928473) from 2025-04-30 to 2025-07-15 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Awl Transport Inc (USDOT 1199507) from 2025-12-08 to 2026-08-20 — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Related vehicles
- 3ALXA7007JDJU5361 Freightliner (5 insp · 8 OOS)
- 1FUJA6CKX7LX63467 Freightliner (4 insp · 3 OOS)
- 1XPBDP9X1GD368484 Peterbilt (4 insp · 3 OOS)
- 3AKJHHDR6PSUM0900 Freightliner (2 insp · 2 OOS)
- 1FUJHHDR2KLKP4864 Freightliner (2 insp · 2 OOS)
- 3AKJHHDR9KSKR3741 Freightliner (1 insp · 2 OOS)
Related
Frequently Asked Questions
What does VIN 3AKJHHDR9JSJR0253 decode to?
Why was 2018 Freightliner Cascadia VIN 3AKJHHDR9JSJR0253 placed out of service?
Which carriers have operated VIN 3AKJHHDR9JSJR0253?
What license plate is on VIN 3AKJHHDR9JSJR0253?
Vetting a used truck purchase?
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll send matching new or used trucks — no obligation.