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VIN 3ALACWFC9LDLU7729 — 2020 Freightliner (FRHT) M2

Recorded with Tqi Llc · USDOT 589251

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Vehicle identity

VIN3ALACWFC9LDLU7729
Model year2020
MakeFreightliner (FRHT)
ModelM2
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License plateCA 85468U3 (California)
Inspection window2024-08-30 to 2025-10-16

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2025-10-163ALACWFC9LDLU7729CA 85468U3TQI LLC · USDOT 589251
2025-07-223ALACWFC9LDLU7729CA 85468U3FAF LLC · USDOT 728630

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

Tqi Llc Active

USDOT
589251
MC
369050
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Groveport, OH
Power units
132
Drivers
62
Inspections (24 mo)
173
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Vehicle OOS rate
17.1%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-16). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).

VIN
3ALACWFC9LDLU7729
Year/Make
2020 Freightliner (FRHT)
Inspections
6
Open recalls
0

What this means

3ALACWFC9LDLU7729 is a 2020 Freightliner M2 operated by Tqi Llc (USDOT 589251). License plate on its inspection records: CA 85468U3. 6 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.

What this VIN is

2020 Freightliner M2 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALACWFC9LDLU7729. 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 6 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-08-30 and 2025-10-16. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 6 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-16) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (4). 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: Faf Llc (USDOT 728630) from 2024-08-30 to 2025-07-22 — 3 inspections, none out of service; Tqi Llc (USDOT 589251) from 2025-10-13 to 2025-10-16 — 3 inspections, 1 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFREIGHTLINER
ModelM2
Model Year2020
Series106 Medium Duty
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerDAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V.
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CitySANTIAGO
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant CountryMEXICO
Engine ModelCummins B6.7
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L6.7
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type4x2
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance4! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by TQI LLC (DOT 589251)2025-10-13 → 2025-10-16
3 inspections · 1 OOS · 3 violations
Last inspected in California · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate CA 85468U3
Operated by FAF LLC (DOT 728630)2024-08-30 → 2025-07-22
3 inspections · 0 OOS · 1 violations
Last inspected in California · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate CA 85468U3
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 3ALACWFC9LDLU7729 decode to?
VIN 3ALACWFC9LDLU7729 decodes to a 2020 Freightliner M2 — body: Truck; GVWR: Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg); engine: Cummins B6.7; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as FRHT.
Why was 2020 Freightliner M2 VIN 3ALACWFC9LDLU7729 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 6 inspections. By type: 1 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (4), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Which carriers have operated VIN 3ALACWFC9LDLU7729?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Tqi Llc (USDOT 589251), Faf Llc (USDOT 728630).
What license plate is on VIN 3ALACWFC9LDLU7729?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: CA 85468U3 (California).

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