VIN 3ALACWFC2JDKA8289 — 2018 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) M2
Recorded with Pacific Channel Transportation Llc · USDOT 4017877
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALACWFC2JDKA8289 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | M2 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | IN 2730536 (Indiana) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-29 to 2026-10-14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 3ALACWFC2JDKA8289 | IN 2730536 | PACIFIC CHANNEL TRANSPORTATION LLC · USDOT 4017877 |
| 2026-03-12 | 3ALACWFC2JDKA8289 | IN 2730536 | RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC · USDOT 299073 |
| 2025-07-03 | 3ALACWFC2JDKA8289 | IN 2730536 | RYDER TRUCK RENTAL INC · USDOT 16130 |
| 2024-12-29 | 3ALACWFC2JDKA8289 | IN 2730536 | UNIFIRST CORPORATION · USDOT 63904 |
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
Pacific Channel Transportation Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4017877
- MC
- 1514638
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Portland, OR
- Power units
- 245
- Drivers
- 187
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 291
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 11
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 8.5%
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.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.This vehicle has also been operated by 3 other carriers (listed below).
What this means
3ALACWFC2JDKA8289 is a 2018 Freightliner M2 operated by Pacific Channel Transportation Llc (USDOT 4017877). License plate on its inspection records: IN 2730536. 5 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
2018 Freightliner M2 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALACWFC2JDKA8289. 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 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 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-12-29 and 2026-10-14. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-14) was in Washington, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 4 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Unifirst Corporation (USDOT 63904) on 2024-12-29 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Ryder Truck Rental Inc (USDOT 16130) from 2025-06-17 to 2025-07-03 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Ryder Transportation Solutions Llc (USDOT 299073) on 2026-03-12 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Pacific Channel Transportation Llc (USDOT 4017877) on 2026-10-14 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | M2 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| 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 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 | 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 |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 4 carriers operated this VIN
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