VIN 3ALACXFC0JDJS0996 — 2018 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) M2
Operated by Brainerd Hardwoods Incorporated · USDOT 1611835
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALACXFC0JDJS0996 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | M2 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MN YCK2720 (Minnesota) |
| Inspection window | 2025-11-17 to 2026-09-28 |
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Brainerd Hardwoods Incorporated Active
- USDOT
- 1611835
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Brainerd, MN
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-28). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
3ALACXFC0JDJS0996 is a 2018 Freightliner M2 operated by Brainerd Hardwoods Incorporated (USDOT 1611835). License plate on its inspection records: MN YCK2720. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2018 Freightliner M2 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALACXFC0JDJS0996. 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 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-11-17 and 2026-09-28. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-28) was in Minnesota, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Brainerd Hardwoods Incorporated (USDOT 1611835) from 2025-11-17 to 2026-09-28 — 2 inspections, 1 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 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 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 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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