VIN 3ALACWDTXFDGF0489 — 2015 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) M2
Operated by Essential Talent Llc · USDOT 4047948
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALACWDTXFDGF0489 |
| Model year | 2015 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | M2 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NC VDM2017 (North Carolina) |
| Inspection window | 2024-08-30 to 2026-10-14 |
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Essential Talent Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4047948
- MC
- 1533251
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 43
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 18.2%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-14). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
3ALACWDTXFDGF0489 is a 2015 Freightliner M2 operated by Essential Talent Llc (USDOT 4047948). License plate on its inspection records: NC VDM2017. 12 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2015 Freightliner M2 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALACWDTXFDGF0489. It is a truck built by DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. at the SANTIAGO plant. Powertrain: Cummins ISB engine, 6.7L 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 12 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-08-30 and 2026-10-14. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 12 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-14) was in New Mexico, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 16 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (6), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (5). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Essential Talent Llc (USDOT 4047948) from 2024-08-30 to 2026-10-14 — 12 inspections, 3 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | M2 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| 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 | Cummins ISB 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 5 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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