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| Included | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Plain-English inspection history | Understand what DOT records actually mean |
| Repeated-issue detection | Spot patterns like brakes, tires, lighting |
| Out-of-service analysis | Know whether the truck was ever placed out-of-service |
| Carrier observations | See carriers tied to the VIN in roadside records |
| Seller questions | Know exactly what documents to request |
| Pre-purchase checklist | Tell your mechanic what to verify |
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2019 Freightliner Cascadia
VIN 1FUJGLDR9CLBP8834
Buyer summary
We found 2 roadside inspection record(s) and 3 vehicle-specific violation(s) for 2019 Freightliner Cascadia.
1 item(s) were marked out-of-service. An out-of-service event means the vehicle could not continue until the identified condition was corrected. It does not prove the defect remains present today.
Repeated systems to scrutinize: Brakes (2×).
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Check your VIN free →VIN decode (NHTSA vPIC)
- Year: 2019
- Make: Freightliner
- Model: Cascadia
- Body class: Truck-Tractor
- GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above
- Engine: DD15
Repeated-system detection
- Brakes: 2 citation(s), 1 OOSRepeated pattern
- Tires and wheels: 1 citation(s)
Out-of-service analysis
1 out-of-service item(s) across: Brakes.
An out-of-service event means the vehicle could not continue until the identified condition was corrected. It does not prove the defect remains present today.
Full roadside timeline
- BrakesA brake-system condition was cited during a roadside inspection. Official code text: "Clamp/roto type brake out of adjustment".Code 393.47 — Clamp/roto type brake out of adjustment
- Tires and wheelsA tire or wheel condition was cited during a roadside inspection. Official code text: "Tire - tread depth less than 2/32 of an inch".Code 393.75 — Tire - tread depth less than 2/32 of an inch
- Brakes · OOSA brake-system condition was cited during a roadside inspection. Official code text: "Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - brake out of adjustment". This item was marked out-of-service, meaning the vehicle could not continue until the condition was corrected at that time.Code 393.47 — Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - brake out of adjustment
Carriers observed operating this VIN
Carriers observed operating this VIN in FMCSA roadside records. This is not legal ownership history.
- BLUE RIDGE FREIGHT LLC (USDOT 1234567) — 1 event(s), 2023-04-12 to 2023-04-12
- SUMMIT HAUL TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 7654321) — 1 event(s), 2024-08-03 to 2024-08-03
Carrier safety profiles (FMCSA)
Safety data for the carriers observed operating this VIN, by USDOT. This describes the carrier's fleet — not this specific vehicle — and is not ownership history.
- BLUE RIDGE FREIGHT LLC (USDOT 1234567)SatisfactoryPower units: 42 · Crashes: 3 · Vehicle OOS rate: 24.5% · Driver OOS rate: 4.1%
- SUMMIT HAUL TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 7654321)ConditionalPower units: 12 · Crashes: 2 · Vehicle OOS rate: 33% · Driver OOS rate: 6%
Open recalls (NHTSA)
Matched by make / model / year — not confirmed against this exact VIN. Ask the seller to verify each recall was remedied on this unit.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · 22V-456 · 2022-07-18Certain vehicles may have a chafed wiring harness that can short and cause a loss of electrical function.Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reroute or replace the harness, free of charge.
Owner-reported complaints (NHTSA)
Reported by owners of this make / model / year. Not VIN-specific and not verified — use as a guide for what to inspect.
- POWER TRAIN · 2021-09-02Intermittent loss of power reported under load on grade.
Questions to ask the seller
- There is 1 open recall for this make/model/year. Affected systems include electrical system. Ask the seller for proof that applicable recalls were remedied on this exact VIN (a dealer can confirm by VIN).
- A brakes out-of-service event was recorded on 2023-04-12. Request the corresponding roadside inspection report, repair invoice, and current brake measurements.
- Brakes was cited 2 times across inspections. Ask the seller what was repaired each time and request supporting documentation.
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Check your VIN free →Pre-purchase inspection checklist
- ☐ Measure brake lining/drum condition.
- ☐ Verify brake adjustment within limits.
- ☐ Request repair evidence for any prior brake OOS event.
- ☐ Measure tread depth on all positions.
- ☐ Inspect wheels/rims for cracks and missing fasteners.
What this report does not include
- This is not a complete title, lien, odometer, auction, ownership, or insurance-claim history.
- FMCSA records identify roadside inspection and carrier associations, not legal ownership.
- No matching record does not mean clean history. It means no exact VIN match was found in the available roadside data.
- Carrier association does not prove ownership.
- Historical violations do not prove current defects.
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