VIN 3ALXFA005JDJM8841 — 2018 Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) Columbia
Recorded with Best Way Of Indiana Inc · USDOT 722226
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALXFA005JDJM8841 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Freightliner (FREIGHTLIN) |
| Model | Columbia |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | IN A437366 (Indiana) |
| Last inspected | 2025-02-07 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-07 | 3ALXFA005JDJM8841 | IN A437366 | BEST WAY OF INDIANA INC · USDOT 722226 |
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
Best Way Of Indiana Inc Active
- USDOT
- 722226
- MC
- 518170
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Indianapolis, IN
- Power units
- 418
- Drivers
- 251
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 85
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 12
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 16.4%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-02-07). 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
3ALXFA005JDJM8841 is a 2018 Freightliner Columbia operated by Best Way Of Indiana Inc (USDOT 722226). License plate on its inspection records: IN A437366. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2018 Freightliner Columbia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALXFA005JDJM8841. It is a incomplete - glider built by DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. at the SANTIAGO plant.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-02-07). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-02-07) was in Indiana, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Best Way Of Indiana Inc (USDOT 722226) on 2025-02-07 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Columbia |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Series | 112 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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