VIN 3ALXA7CG4GDHB8166 — 2016 Freightliner (FRHT) Columbia
Recorded with Helu Express Llc · USDOT 3652767
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALXA7CG4GDHB8166 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | Columbia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | SC A001583 (South Carolina) |
| Inspection window | 2025-04-21 to 2026-09-23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 3ALXA7CG4GDHB8166 | SC A001583 | HELU EXPRESS LLC · USDOT 3652767 |
| 2025-05-16 | 3ALXA7CG4GDHB8166 | SC A001583 | MELODY TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 3732168 |
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
Helu Express Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3652767
- MC
- 1259694
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Richardson, TX
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 17
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 33.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-23). 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
3ALXA7CG4GDHB8166 is a 2016 Freightliner Columbia operated by Helu Express Llc (USDOT 3652767). License plate on its inspection records: SC A001583. 5 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2016 Freightliner Columbia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALXA7CG4GDHB8166. 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 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-04-21 and 2026-09-23. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 5 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-23) was in Missouri, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 10 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (8), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (2). 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: Melody Trucking Llc (USDOT 3732168) from 2025-04-21 to 2025-05-16 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Helu Express Llc (USDOT 3652767) from 2026-01-12 to 2026-09-23 — 3 inspections, 2 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 2 | ! Moderate |
| 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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