VIN 3ALXGF002HDHK8717 — 2017 Freightliner (FRE) Cascadia
Recorded with Food Haulers Inc · USDOT 17669
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3ALXGF002HDHK8717 |
| Model year | 2017 |
| Make | Freightliner (FRE) |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | NJ AT716G (New Jersey) |
| Inspection window | 2025-11-20 to 2026-05-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | 3ALXGF002HDHK8717 | NJ AT716G | FOOD HAULERS INC · USDOT 17669 |
| 2025-11-20 | 3ALXGF002HDHK8717 | NJ AT716G | BETT-A-WAY BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS INC · USDOT 297672 |
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
Food Haulers Inc Active
- USDOT
- 17669
- MC
- 123408
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Elizabeth, NJ
- Power units
- 337
- Drivers
- 410
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 161
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 15
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 17.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-15). 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
3ALXGF002HDHK8717 is a 2017 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Food Haulers Inc (USDOT 17669). License plate on its inspection records: NJ AT716G. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2017 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3ALXGF002HDHK8717. 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-11-20 and 2026-05-15. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-15) was in Connecticut, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 10 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (7), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (3). 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: Bett-A-Way Beverage Distributors Inc (USDOT 297672) on 2025-11-20 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Food Haulers Inc (USDOT 17669) from 2026-03-17 to 2026-05-15 — 3 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | Cascadia |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Trim | 125" sleeper cab |
| 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 | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 3 | ! 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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