Sample DOT buyer report

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×).

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

Carriers observed operating this VIN

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)Satisfactory
  Power units: 42 · Crashes: 3 · Vehicle OOS rate: 24.5% · Driver OOS rate: 4.1%
• SUMMIT HAUL TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 7654321)Conditional
  Power 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 · 2022-07-18
  Certain 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 · 2021-09-02
  Intermittent loss of power reported under load on grade.

Questions to ask the seller

• An open recall (22V-456, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) exists for this make/model/year. Ask the seller to confirm whether it was remedied on this exact 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.

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.