VIN 4V4BC9EH3TN697498 — 2026 Volvo (VOLV) VNL (4)
Recorded with Optima Freight Trans Inc · USDOT 3594294
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 4V4BC9EH3TN697498 |
| Model year | 2026 |
| Make | Volvo (VOLV) |
| Model | VNL (4) |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | IL APPLIED (Illinois) IL NONE (Illinois) |
| Inspection window | 2025-09-03 to 2026-08-10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 4V4BC9EH3TN697498 | IL APPLIED | OPTIMA FREIGHT TRANS INC · USDOT 3594294 |
| 2026-03-14 | 4V4BC9EH3TN697498 | IL NONE | DIRECT BUSINESS HOLDINGS INC · USDOT 4200881 |
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
Optima Freight Trans Inc Active
- USDOT
- 3594294
- MC
- 1218566
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Harwood Hts, IL
- Power units
- 47
- Drivers
- 47
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 147
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 8
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 39.2%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-10). 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
4V4BC9EH3TN697498 is a 2026 Volvo VNL (4) operated by Optima Freight Trans Inc (USDOT 3594294). License plates on its inspection records: IL APPLIED, IL NONE. 6 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 7 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2026 Volvo VNL (4) is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 4V4BC9EH3TN697498. It is a truck-tractor built by VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC at the NEW RIVER VALLEY, DUBLIN, VIRGINIA plant. Powertrain: D13 engine, 12.8L displacement, running on diesel. 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 6 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-09-03 and 2026-08-10. Its records show 7 out-of-service violations across 6 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 vehicle, 3 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-10) was in Pennsylvania, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 7 recorded violations, the most come from Fatigued Driving (HOS) (4), followed by Vehicle Maintenance (3). Fatigued Driving (HOS) covers hours-of-service limits and logbook / ELD records.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Direct Business Holdings Inc (USDOT 4200881) from 2025-09-03 to 2026-03-14 — 4 inspections, 2 out-of-service; Optima Freight Trans Inc (USDOT 3594294) from 2026-08-07 to 2026-08-10 — 2 inspections, 5 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | VOLVO TRUCK |
| Model | VNL (4) |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Series | VNL |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor 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 | VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | NEW RIVER VALLEY, DUBLIN Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | VIRGINIA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | D13 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 | 12.8 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel 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 | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 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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