VIN 3ALXA7CG0GDHD1559 — 2016 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Columbia
Recorded with Vanz Tranzit Incorporated · USDOT 4280195
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALXA7CG0GDHD1559 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | Columbia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | MN YCJ1433 (Minnesota) IL P1165832 (Illinois) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-22 to 2026-07-16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | 3ALXA7CG0GDHD1559 | MN YCJ1433 | VANZ TRANZIT INCORPORATED · USDOT 4280195 |
| 2024-10-22 | 3ALXA7CG0GDHD1559 | IL P1165832 | DART TRANSIT COMPANY · USDOT 75525 |
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
Vanz Tranzit Incorporated Active
- USDOT
- 4280195
- MC
- 1663687
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Eagan, MN
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 5
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-16). 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
3ALXA7CG0GDHD1559 is a 2016 Freightliner Columbia operated by Vanz Tranzit Incorporated (USDOT 4280195). License plates on its inspection records: MN YCJ1433, IL P1165832. 3 roadside inspections 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
2016 Freightliner Columbia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALXA7CG0GDHD1559. It is a incomplete - glider built by DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. at the SANTIAGO plant. Powertrain: Detroit Series 60 engine, 12.7L displacement, running on diesel.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-22 and 2026-07-16. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-16) was in Minnesota, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Dart Transit Company (USDOT 75525) on 2024-10-22 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Vanz Tranzit Incorporated (USDOT 4280195) from 2026-04-03 to 2026-07-16 — 2 inspections, none 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 |
| Engine Model | Detroit Series 60 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 12.7 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | Glider Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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