VIN 3AKJHLDR4MSMU1493 — 2021 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Cascadia
Recorded with Superior Hauling & Fast Transit Inc · USDOT 251582
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3AKJHLDR4MSMU1493 |
| Model year | 2021 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | MO 42KR3W (Missouri) IL P1143047 (Illinois) |
| Inspection window | 2025-12-26 to 2026-09-06 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-06 | 3AKJHLDR4MSMU1493 | MO 42KR3W | SUPERIOR HAULING & FAST TRANSIT INC · USDOT 251582 |
| 2025-12-26 | 3AKJHLDR4MSMU1493 | IL P1143047 | HOEKSTRA TRANSPORTATION LLC · USDOT 176437 |
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
Superior Hauling & Fast Transit Inc Active
- USDOT
- 251582
- MC
- 178936
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Broker
- Based in
- Saint Louis, MO
- Power units
- 265
- Drivers
- 265
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 530
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 26
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 32.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-06). 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
3AKJHLDR4MSMU1493 is a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Superior Hauling & Fast Transit Inc (USDOT 251582). License plates on its inspection records: MO 42KR3W, IL P1143047. 5 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2021 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJHLDR4MSMU1493. 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 2025-12-26 and 2026-09-06. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 5 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-06) was in Illinois, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). 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: Hoekstra Transportation Llc (USDOT 176437) on 2025-12-26 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Superior Hauling & Fast Transit Inc (USDOT 251582) from 2026-02-13 to 2026-09-06 — 4 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Trim | 126" Day 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 | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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