VIN 3ALXA7000GDGX6946 — 2016 Freightliner (FRHT) Columbia
Recorded with Nmel Transport Llc · USDOT 3502390
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALXA7000GDGX6946 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | Columbia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | TX R862108 (Texas) UT A065896 (Utah) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-31 to 2026-08-20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | 3ALXA7000GDGX6946 | TX R862108 | NMEL TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 3502390 |
| 2025-06-08 | 3ALXA7000GDGX6946 | UT A065896 | BROOK TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 2509863 |
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
Nmel Transport Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3502390
- MC
- 1156494
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Power units
- 10
- Drivers
- 10
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 29
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 45.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-20). 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
3ALXA7000GDGX6946 is a 2016 Freightliner Columbia operated by Nmel Transport Llc (USDOT 3502390). License plates on its inspection records: TX R862108, UT A065896. 10 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 6 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2016 Freightliner Columbia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALXA7000GDGX6946. It is a incomplete - glider built by DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. at the SANTIAGO plant.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 10 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-31 and 2026-08-20. Its records show 6 out-of-service violations across 10 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 vehicle, 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-20) was in Missouri, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 17 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (13), followed by Driver Fitness (2). 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: Brook Trucking Llc (USDOT 2509863) from 2024-10-31 to 2025-06-08 — 7 inspections, 4 out-of-service; Nmel Transport Llc (USDOT 3502390) from 2026-02-21 to 2026-08-20 — 3 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Columbia |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Series | 120 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Glider The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| 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 |
| Drive Type | Glider Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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