VIN 4V4NC9EH1LN259821 — 2020 Volvo VNL
Recorded with Deadhead Trucking Llc · USDOT 3689437
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 4V4NC9EH1LN259821 |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Make | Volvo |
| Model | VNL |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | IL P1370931 (Illinois) WI 95957Z (Wisconsin) IL P1198776 (Illinois) |
| Inspection window | 2025-02-12 to 2026-10-19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 4V4NC9EH1LN259821 | IL P1370931 | DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 3689437 |
| 2026-01-18 | 4V4NC9EH1LN259821 | WI 95957Z | ROSS LOVE TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 3615380 |
| 2025-08-10 | 4V4NC9EH1LN259821 | IL P1198776 | SABR CARGO INC · USDOT 3524803 |
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
Deadhead Trucking Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3689437
- MC
- 1286521
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Aurora, IL
- Power units
- 276
- Drivers
- 284
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 269
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 20
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 39.4%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-19). 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 2 other carriers (listed below).
What this means
4V4NC9EH1LN259821 is a 2020 Volvo VNL operated by Deadhead Trucking Llc (USDOT 3689437). License plates on its inspection records: IL P1370931, WI 95957Z, IL P1198776. 5 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2020 Volvo VNL is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 4V4NC9EH1LN259821. 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 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-02-12 and 2026-10-19. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 5 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-19) was in Arizona, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (2), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (2). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 3 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Sabr Cargo Inc (USDOT 3524803) from 2025-02-12 to 2025-08-10 — 3 inspections, 1 out-of-service; Ross Love Trucking Llc (USDOT 3615380) on 2026-01-18 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Deadhead Trucking Llc (USDOT 3689437) on 2026-10-19 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | VOLVO TRUCK |
| Model | VNL |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 3 carriers operated this VIN
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