VIN 3ALACWD28MDMU5288 — 2021 Freightliner (FRHT) M2
Recorded with Mainfreight Inc · USDOT 1538326
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALACWD28MDMU5288 |
| Model year | 2021 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | M2 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | NJ XSHU97 (New Jersey) NY 24578NB (New York) |
| Inspection window | 2025-01-30 to 2025-10-20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-20 | 3ALACWD28MDMU5288 | NJ XSHU97 | MAINFREIGHT INC · USDOT 1538326 |
| 2025-02-25 | 3ALACWD28MDMU5288 | NY 24578NB | THOMAS MCMAHON · USDOT 516625 |
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
Mainfreight Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1538326
- MC
- 572473
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Carol Stream, IL
- Power units
- 341
- Drivers
- 341
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 482
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 9
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 14.4%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-20). 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
3ALACWD28MDMU5288 is a 2021 Freightliner M2 operated by Mainfreight Inc (USDOT 1538326). License plates on its inspection records: NJ XSHU97, NY 24578NB. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2021 Freightliner M2 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALACWD28MDMU5288. It is a truck built by DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. at the SANTIAGO plant. Powertrain: Detroit Diesel DD8 engine, 7.7L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg)) places it in Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-30 and 2025-10-20. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-20) was in New Jersey, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1), followed by Driver Fitness (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: Thomas Mcmahon (USDOT 516625) from 2025-01-30 to 2025-02-25 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service; Mainfreight Inc (USDOT 1538326) on 2025-10-20 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | M2 |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| 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 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg) Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage 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 | Detroit Diesel DD8 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 | 7.7 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 | Air 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 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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