VIN 3ALXF8BS8HDJF5750 — 2017 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) M2
Recorded with Paul Dupuy · USDOT 1170253
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALXF8BS8HDJF5750 |
| Model year | 2017 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | M2 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | IA VC5488 (Iowa) |
| Inspection window | 2025-03-04 to 2026-10-22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 3ALXF8BS8HDJF5750 | IA VC5488 | PAUL DUPUY · USDOT 1170253 |
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
Paul Dupuy Active
- USDOT
- 1170253
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Waterloo, IA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-22). 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
3ALXF8BS8HDJF5750 is a 2017 Freightliner M2 operated by Paul Dupuy (USDOT 1170253). License plate on its inspection records: IA VC5488. 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
2017 Freightliner M2 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALXF8BS8HDJF5750. It is a incomplete - glider built by DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. at the SANTIAGO plant. Powertrain: HEXAGON-PURUS engine, 8.3L displacement, running on electric. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg)) places it in Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-03-04 and 2026-10-22. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-22) was in Iowa, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Paul Dupuy (USDOT 1170253) from 2025-03-04 to 2026-10-22 — 3 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | M2 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Series | 106 Medium |
| 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 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg) Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks |
| 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 | HEXAGON-PURUS 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 | 8.3 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Electric 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 & inspection history
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