VIN 3ALHCYFEXLDME5126 — 2020 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) M2
Operated by American Welding & Gas Inc · USDOT 145402
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALHCYFEXLDME5126 |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | M2 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | IN 3113631 (Indiana) |
| Last inspected | 2026-05-19 |
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
American Welding & Gas Inc Active
- USDOT
- 145402
- MC
- 352183
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Lexington, KY
- Power units
- 356
- Drivers
- 323
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 620
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 17
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 6.9%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-19). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
3ALHCYFEXLDME5126 is a 2020 Freightliner M2 operated by American Welding & Gas Inc (USDOT 145402). License plate on its inspection records: IN 3113631. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2020 Freightliner M2 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALHCYFEXLDME5126. 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 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-05-19). Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 2 hazmat. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-19) was in Indiana, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3), followed by Hazmat (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by American Welding & Gas Inc (USDOT 145402) on 2026-05-19 — 1 inspection, 3 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | M2 |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| 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 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier |
| 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 L9 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 | 9 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 | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Hazmat | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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