VIN 3ALXA7005FDGH5978 — 2015 Freightliner (FRHT) Columbia
Recorded with M & J Express Group Inc · USDOT 2827431
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALXA7005FDGH5978 |
| Model year | 2015 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | Columbia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | IL P1353764 (Illinois) IL P1169933 (Illinois) |
| Inspection window | 2024-11-05 to 2026-08-11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | 3ALXA7005FDGH5978 | IL P1353764 | M & J EXPRESS GROUP INC · USDOT 2827431 |
| 2025-04-22 | 3ALXA7005FDGH5978 | IL P1169933 | MB TRANSPORT GROUP INC · USDOT 2999972 |
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
M & J Express Group Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2827431
- MC
- 944073
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-11). 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
3ALXA7005FDGH5978 is a 2015 Freightliner Columbia operated by M & J Express Group Inc (USDOT 2827431). License plates on its inspection records: IL P1353764, IL P1169933. 5 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 4 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2015 Freightliner Columbia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALXA7005FDGH5978. 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 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-05 and 2026-08-11. Its records show 4 out-of-service violations across 5 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-11) was in Indiana, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 13 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (13). 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: Mb Transport Group Inc (USDOT 2999972) from 2024-11-05 to 2025-04-22 — 3 inspections, 3 out-of-service; M & J Express Group Inc (USDOT 2827431) from 2026-05-22 to 2026-08-11 — 2 inspections, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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