VIN 3ALACWFC8PDNT1985 — 2023 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) M2
Operated by Homestead Steaks Llc · USDOT 2977962
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALACWFC8PDNT1985 |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | M2 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | TX VFJ3626 (Texas) |
| Last inspected | 2026-03-16 |
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Homestead Steaks Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2977962
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Joplin, MO
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 15
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-16). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
3ALACWFC8PDNT1985 is a 2023 Freightliner M2 operated by Homestead Steaks Llc (USDOT 2977962). License plate on its inspection records: TX VFJ3626. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2023 Freightliner M2 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALACWFC8PDNT1985. It is a truck built by DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. at the SANTIAGO plant. Powertrain: 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-03-16). Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-16) was in Arizona, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Driver Fitness (2), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Homestead Steaks Llc (USDOT 2977962) on 2026-03-16 — 1 inspection, 3 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | M2 |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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