VIN 3ALACXDT9HDJE6988 — 2017 Freightliner (FRHT) M2
Recorded with Castros Cargo Express Llc · USDOT 4242826
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALACXDT9HDJE6988 |
| Model year | 2017 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | M2 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | NJ XSTS82 (New Jersey) NJ XSLE25 (New Jersey) |
| Inspection window | 2025-09-22 to 2026-04-16 |
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.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | 3ALACXDT9HDJE6988 | NJ XSTS82 | CASTROS CARGO EXPRESS LLC · USDOT 4242826 |
| 2025-09-23 | 3ALACXDT9HDJE6988 | NJ XSLE25 | DOM Y CO EXPRESS TRANSPORT S A LLC · USDOT 4173010 |
| 2025-09-22 | 3ALACXDT9HDJE6988 | NJ XSLE25 | BLTS LLC · USDOT 3520781 |
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
Castros Cargo Express Llc Inactive
- USDOT
- 4242826
- MC
- 1643308
- Status
- Inactive
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Landing, NJ
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 2
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-16). 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 2 other carriers (listed below).
What this means
3ALACXDT9HDJE6988 is a 2017 Freightliner M2 operated by Castros Cargo Express Llc (USDOT 4242826). License plates on its inspection records: NJ XSTS82, NJ XSLE25. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 8 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2017 Freightliner M2 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALACXDT9HDJE6988. 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 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-09-22 and 2026-04-16. Its records show 8 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle, 5 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-16) was in Connecticut, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 25 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (16), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (7). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 3 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Blts Llc (USDOT 3520781) on 2025-09-22 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service; Dom Y Co Express Transport S A Llc (USDOT 4173010) on 2025-09-23 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service; Castros Cargo Express Llc (USDOT 4242826) from 2026-02-19 to 2026-04-16 — 2 inspections, 6 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | M2 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| 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 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL |
| 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 | 16 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 3 carriers operated this VIN
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