VIN 3ALXA7001GDGX6969 — 2016 Mercedes-Benz (MERZ) Columbia
Recorded with Alberto Villarreal · USDOT 1118540
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALXA7001GDGX6969 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz (MERZ) |
| Model | Columbia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | MX WK7529C (MX) TA WK7529C (TA) |
| Inspection window | 2025-10-02 to 2026-10-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 3ALXA7001GDGX6969 | MX WK7529C | ALBERTO VILLARREAL · USDOT 1118540 |
| 2025-10-18 | 3ALXA7001GDGX6969 | TA WK7529C | AUTOTRANSPORTES INTERNACIONALES JACA SA DE CV · USDOT 2266095 |
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
Alberto Villarreal Active
- USDOT
- 1118540
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Rio Bravo, TA
- Power units
- 10
- Drivers
- 5
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 54
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 88.9%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-01). 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
3ALXA7001GDGX6969 is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz Columbia operated by Alberto Villarreal (USDOT 1118540). License plates on its inspection records: MX WK7529C, TA WK7529C. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 7 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2016 Mercedes-Benz Columbia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALXA7001GDGX6969. 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-10-02 and 2026-10-01. Its records show 7 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 5 vehicle, 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-01) was in US, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 26 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (24), followed by Driver Fitness (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: Alberto Villarreal (USDOT 1118540) from 2025-10-02 to 2026-10-01 — 2 inspections, 5 out-of-service; Autotransportes Internacionales Jaca Sa De Cv (USDOT 2266095) on 2025-10-18 — 1 inspection, 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 | 24 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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