VIN 3ALACXFC5MDMA5208 — 2021 Freightliner (FRHT) M2
Recorded with Vanguard Lines Llc · USDOT 4010393
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALACXFC5MDMA5208 |
| Model year | 2021 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | M2 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA EP12759 (California) |
| Last inspected | 2026-05-02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | 3ALACXFC5MDMA5208 | CA EP12759 | VANGUARD LINES LLC · USDOT 4010393 |
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
Vanguard Lines Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4010393
- MC
- 1509821
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Northridge, CA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 16
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 35.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-02). 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.What this means
3ALACXFC5MDMA5208 is a 2021 Freightliner M2 operated by Vanguard Lines Llc (USDOT 4010393). License plate on its inspection records: CA EP12759. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2021 Freightliner M2 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALACXFC5MDMA5208. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-05-02). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-02) was in California, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2), followed by Driver Fitness (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Vanguard Lines Llc (USDOT 4010393) on 2026-05-02 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | M2 |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| 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 | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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