VIN 4UZFDGDV6ECFR5177 — 2014 Freightliner (vPIC; filed make: UNKNOWN) XBP Rear Engine Commercial Bus Chassis
Recorded with Turistica Merlo Inc · USDOT 3277071
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 4UZFDGDV6ECFR5177 |
| Model year | 2014 |
| Make | Freightliner (vPIC; filed make: UNKNOWN) |
| Model | XBP Rear Engine Commercial Bus Chassis |
| Vehicle type | MOTOR COACH |
| License plate | TX 40V100W (Texas) |
| Last inspected | 2025-11-12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | 4UZFDGDV6ECFR5177 | TX 40V100W | TURISTICA MERLO INC · USDOT 3277071 |
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
Turistica Merlo Inc Active
- USDOT
- 3277071
- MC
- 1035495
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Mcallen, TX
- Power units
- 8
- Drivers
- 10
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 57
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 48.9%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-11-12). 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
4UZFDGDV6ECFR5177 is a 2014 Freightliner XBP Rear Engine Commercial Bus Chassis operated by Turistica Merlo Inc (USDOT 3277071). License plate on its inspection records: TX 40V100W. 1 roadside inspection 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
2014 Freightliner XBP Rear Engine Commercial Bus Chassis is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 4UZFDGDV6ECFR5177. It is a incomplete - commercial bus chassis built by FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS CORP. at the GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: GM V-8 308 HP engine, 6.0L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-11-12). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-11-12) was in US, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Turistica Merlo Inc (USDOT 3277071) on 2025-11-12 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | XBP Rear Engine Commercial Bus Chassis |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Commercial Bus Chassis The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS CORP. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | GAFFNEY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | GM V-8 308 HP The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 6.0 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 6x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| 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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