VIN 3ALACVFDXLDME1097 — 2020 Freightliner (FRHT) M2
Operated by East Coast Metal Distributors Llc · USDOT 108279
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALACVFDXLDME1097 |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | M2 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | IN 3896148 (Indiana) |
| Inspection window | 2025-11-19 to 2026-10-07 |
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
East Coast Metal Distributors Llc Active
- USDOT
- 108279
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Durham, NC
- Power units
- 84
- Drivers
- 94
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 36
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 3.9%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-07). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
3ALACVFDXLDME1097 is a 2020 Freightliner M2 operated by East Coast Metal Distributors Llc (USDOT 108279). License plate on its inspection records: IN 3896148. 3 roadside inspections 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
2020 Freightliner M2 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALACVFDXLDME1097. It is a truck built by DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. at the SANTIAGO plant. Powertrain: Cummins B6.7 engine, 6.7L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg)) places it in Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-11-19 and 2026-10-07. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-07) was in Mississippi, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by East Coast Metal Distributors Llc (USDOT 108279) from 2025-11-19 to 2026-10-07 — 3 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | M2 |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Series | 106 Medium Duty |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg) Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | SANTIAGO Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | Cummins B6.7 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 | 6.7 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 | Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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