VIN 3ALXA7006FDGH5956 — 2015 Freightliner (FRHT) Columbia
Recorded with Shelton Trucking Llc · USDOT 2911927
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALXA7006FDGH5956 |
| Model year | 2015 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | Columbia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | IL 3414413 (Illinois) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-19 to 2025-12-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-15 | 3ALXA7006FDGH5956 | IL 3414413 | SHELTON TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 2911927 |
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
Shelton Trucking Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2911927
- MC
- 981185
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Broker
- Based in
- Birmingham, AL
- Power units
- 330
- Drivers
- 293
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 453
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 24
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 28.6%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-15). 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.What this means
3ALXA7006FDGH5956 is a 2015 Freightliner Columbia operated by Shelton Trucking Llc (USDOT 2911927). License plate on its inspection records: IL 3414413. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2015 Freightliner Columbia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALXA7006FDGH5956. 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-12-19 and 2025-12-15. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-15) was in Alabama, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Shelton Trucking Llc (USDOT 2911927) from 2024-12-19 to 2025-12-15 — 2 inspections, 2 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 | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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