VIN 3ALXFB009FDGB3049 — 2015 Freightliner (FRHT) Coronado
Recorded with Mel Easton And Sons Inc · USDOT 243805
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALXFB009FDGB3049 |
| Model year | 2015 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRHT) |
| Model | Coronado |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | IA DD5329 (Iowa) |
| Last inspected | 2025-09-24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-24 | 3ALXFB009FDGB3049 | IA DD5329 | MEL EASTON AND SONS INC · USDOT 243805 |
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
Mel Easton And Sons Inc Active
- USDOT
- 243805
- MC
- 173948
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Council Bluffs, IA
- Power units
- 40
- Drivers
- 34
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 37
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 25%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-24). 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
3ALXFB009FDGB3049 is a 2015 Freightliner Coronado operated by Mel Easton And Sons Inc (USDOT 243805). License plate on its inspection records: IA DD5329. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2015 Freightliner Coronado is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALXFB009FDGB3049. 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 2025-09-24). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-09-24) was in Iowa, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 6 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (6). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Mel Easton And Sons Inc (USDOT 243805) on 2025-09-24 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Coronado |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Series | CC132 |
| 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 | 6 | ⚠ High |
| 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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