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VIN 3ALACXFE8LDLU8328 — 2020 Freightliner (FRTV) M2

Recorded with Metropolitan Van & Storage Inc · USDOT 222569

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Vehicle identity

VIN3ALACXFE8LDLU8328
Model year2020
MakeFreightliner (FRTV)
ModelM2
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License plateIN 3430394 (Indiana)
Inspection window2024-09-20 to 2026-09-18

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
2026-09-183ALACXFE8LDLU8328IN 3430394METROPOLITAN VAN & STORAGE INC · USDOT 222569
2025-04-103ALACXFE8LDLU8328IN 3430394ATLAS VAN LINES INC · USDOT 125550

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

Metropolitan Van & Storage Inc Active

USDOT
222569
MC
138536
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Shipper
Based in
Fairfield, CA
Power units
12
Drivers
18
Inspections (24 mo)
110
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
16.3%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-18). 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
3ALACXFE8LDLU8328
Year/Make
2020 Freightliner (FRTV)
Inspections
4
Open recalls
0
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What this means

3ALACXFE8LDLU8328 is a 2020 Freightliner M2 operated by Metropolitan Van & Storage Inc (USDOT 222569). License plate on its inspection records: IN 3430394. 4 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 3ALACXFE8LDLU8328. It is a truck built by DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. at the SANTIAGO plant. Powertrain: Cummins L9 engine, 9L 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 2024-09-20 and 2026-09-18. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-18) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. 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

This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Metropolitan Van & Storage Inc (USDOT 222569) from 2024-09-20 to 2026-09-18 — 3 inspections, 1 out-of-service; Atlas Van Lines Inc (USDOT 125550) on 2025-04-10 — 1 inspection, none 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 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
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 L9
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 L9
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 Maintenance1— Minor
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 METROPOLITAN VAN & STORAGE INC (DOT 222569)2024-09-20 → 2026-09-18
3 inspections · 1 OOS · 1 violations
Last inspected in California · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate IN 3430394
Operated by ATLAS VAN LINES INC (DOT 125550)Last seen 2025-04-10
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in California · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate IN 3430394
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 3ALACXFE8LDLU8328 decode to?
VIN 3ALACXFE8LDLU8328 decodes to a 2020 Freightliner M2 — body: Truck; GVWR: Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg); engine: Cummins L9; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as FRTV.
Why was 2020 Freightliner M2 VIN 3ALACXFE8LDLU8328 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. By type: 1 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (1), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Which carriers have operated VIN 3ALACXFE8LDLU8328?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Metropolitan Van & Storage Inc (USDOT 222569), Atlas Van Lines Inc (USDOT 125550).
What license plate is on VIN 3ALACXFE8LDLU8328?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: IN 3430394 (Indiana).

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