VIN 3ALAGADV5JSJV0688 — 2018 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Cascadia
Recorded with Panther Ii Transportation Inc · USDOT 500737
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALAGADV5JSJV0688 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | GA C446FJ (Georgia) IN 3236331 (Indiana) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-02 to 2026-09-16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | 3ALAGADV5JSJV0688 | GA C446FJ | PANTHER II TRANSPORTATION INC · USDOT 500737 |
| 2025-11-17 | 3ALAGADV5JSJV0688 | IN 3236331 | LANDSTAR EXPRESS AMERICA INC · USDOT 438639 |
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
Panther Ii Transportation Inc Active
- USDOT
- 500737
- MC
- 257496
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Broker
- Based in
- Medina, OH
- Power units
- 465
- Drivers
- 656
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 0
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 32
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-16). 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 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
3ALAGADV5JSJV0688 is a 2018 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Panther Ii Transportation Inc (USDOT 500737). License plates on its inspection records: GA C446FJ, IN 3236331. 7 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2018 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALAGADV5JSJV0688. It is a truck built by DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. at the SALTILLO, COAHUILA plant. Powertrain: Detroit DD13 engine, 12.8L 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 7 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-02 and 2026-09-16. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 7 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-16) was in Missouri, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (3), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Landstar Express America Inc (USDOT 438639) from 2024-10-02 to 2025-11-17 — 6 inspections, none out of service; Panther Ii Transportation Inc (USDOT 500737) on 2026-09-16 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Trim | 113" sleeper cab |
| 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 | SALTILLO Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | COAHUILA |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | Detroit DD13 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 | 12.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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