VIN 3ALXA7002GDGX7029 — 2016 Freightliner (FRHT) Columbia
Recorded with L & W Transport Group Llc · USDOT 3665903
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALXA7002GDGX7029 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | Columbia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | MI RC47431 (Michigan) MI RC39201 (Michigan) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-30 to 2026-04-07 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | 3ALXA7002GDGX7029 | MI RC47431 | L & W TRANSPORT GROUP LLC · USDOT 3665903 |
| 2024-10-30 | 3ALXA7002GDGX7029 | MI RC39201 | CHARGER LOGISTICS USA INC · USDOT 2014604 |
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
L & W Transport Group Llc Inactive
- USDOT
- 3665903
- MC
- 1269264
- Status
- Inactive
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Romulus, MI
- Power units
- 30
- Drivers
- 30
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 0
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 21
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-07). 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
3ALXA7002GDGX7029 is a 2016 Freightliner Columbia operated by L & W Transport Group Llc (USDOT 3665903). License plates on its inspection records: MI RC47431, MI RC39201. 6 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2016 Freightliner Columbia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALXA7002GDGX7029. 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 6 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-30 and 2026-04-07. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 6 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-07) was in Indiana, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 8 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (7), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (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: Charger Logistics Usa Inc (USDOT 2014604) on 2024-10-30 — 1 inspection, none out of service; L & W Transport Group Llc (USDOT 3665903) from 2025-01-15 to 2026-04-07 — 5 inspections, 3 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 | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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