VIN 3AKJHTDV6JSJS5215 — 2018 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Cascadia
Recorded with Shorty Hughes Trucking Llc · USDOT 2339854
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3AKJHTDV6JSJS5215 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | GA C180EA (Georgia) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-09 to 2025-09-22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-22 | 3AKJHTDV6JSJS5215 | GA C180EA | SHORTY HUGHES TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 2339854 |
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
Shorty Hughes Trucking Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2339854
- MC
- 829570
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Ashburn, GA
- Power units
- 23
- Drivers
- 22
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 50
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 26.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-22). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
3AKJHTDV6JSJS5215 is a 2018 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Shorty Hughes Trucking Llc (USDOT 2339854). License plate on its inspection records: GA C180EA. 3 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 3AKJHTDV6JSJS5215. 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 DD13 engine, 12.8L 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-12-09 and 2025-09-22. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-09-22) was in Florida, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 9 recorded violations, the most come from Fatigued Driving (HOS) (5), followed by Vehicle Maintenance (3). Fatigued Driving (HOS) covers hours-of-service limits and logbook / ELD records.
Operator history
Operated by Shorty Hughes Trucking Llc (USDOT 2339854) from 2024-12-09 to 2025-09-22 — 3 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Trim | 116" 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 DD13 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 | 12.8 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 5 | ⚠ High |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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