VIN 3ALXA7005FDFZ8713 — 2015 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Columbia
Recorded with Best Way Of Indiana Inc · USDOT 722226
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALXA7005FDFZ8713 |
| Model year | 2015 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | Columbia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | IN A438133 (Indiana) |
| Last inspected | 2025-07-09 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-09 | 3ALXA7005FDFZ8713 | IN A438133 | BEST WAY OF INDIANA INC · USDOT 722226 |
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
Best Way Of Indiana Inc Active
- USDOT
- 722226
- MC
- 518170
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Indianapolis, IN
- Power units
- 418
- Drivers
- 251
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 83
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 12
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 16.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-07-09). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
3ALXA7005FDFZ8713 is a 2015 Freightliner Columbia operated by Best Way Of Indiana Inc (USDOT 722226). License plate on its inspection records: IN A438133. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
2015 Freightliner Columbia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALXA7005FDFZ8713. It is a incomplete - glider built by DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. at the SANTIAGO plant. 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 2025-07-09). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-07-09) was in Indiana, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Best Way Of Indiana Inc (USDOT 722226) on 2025-07-09 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Columbia |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Drive Type | Glider Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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