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2021 FREIGHTLINER M2

Truck • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 8 inspections • 2 recalls • 8 complaints

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

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2 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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View full inspection history (8 inspections across 2 carriers)

Cross-carrier inspection timeline — each row is an FMCSA roadside inspection under that carrier's USDOT on that date (not title/ownership).

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Inspections
8
Carriers
2
Open recalls
2
Complaints
8

Vehicle identity

VIN
3ALACWD24MDMW7451
Model Year
2021
Make
FREIGHTLINER
Model
M2
Series
106 Medium Duty
Manufacturer
DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V.
WMI
3AL

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
Detroit Diesel DD8
Cylinders
6
Displacement
7.7 L
Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
4x2

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg)
Body Class
Truck
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE

Manufacturing

Plant City
SANTIAGO
Plant Country
MEXICO
Plant Company
Mercedes-Benz
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 1, 2026

Active Safety
Brake System
Air

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (1)
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Conventional

Carriers on FMCSA inspections

Distinct USDOT numbers that appear on roadside inspection tickets for this VIN. Dates are first/last inspection under each carrier — not registration or title.

Carrier USDOT First seen Last seen Inspections
SALO EXPRESS INC 3715231 Apr 26, 2023 Apr 26, 2023 1
MIDWEST EXPEDITED COMPANY 2802808 Jan 18, 2024 Mar 4, 2025 7

Plates observed

IL · 188360H

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

3ALACWD20MDMA5816 3ALACWD20MDMA5833 3ALACWD20MDMC3068 3ALACWD20MDMJ2219 3ALACWD20MDMJ3855 3ALACWD20MDMJ6223 3ALACWD20MDML1272 3ALACWD20MDML2275

Roadside inspections (8)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
84048282 Mar 4, 2025 MIDWEST EXPEDITED COMPANY 5
82414466 Aug 15, 2024 MIDWEST EXPEDITED COMPANY 0
82345579 Aug 8, 2024 MIDWEST EXPEDITED COMPANY 0
82118067 Jul 12, 2024 MIDWEST EXPEDITED COMPANY 0
81637775 May 17, 2024 MIDWEST EXPEDITED COMPANY 0
81456347 Apr 25, 2024 MIDWEST EXPEDITED COMPANY 7
80967546 Jan 18, 2024 MIDWEST EXPEDITED COMPANY 0
78466069 Apr 26, 2023 SALO EXPRESS INC 0

Recalls for this make/model/year (2)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
23V237000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
23V105000 STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION

Complaints for this make/model/year (8)

Consumer safety complaints filed with NHTSA for vehicles like this one.

Complaint Component
2178737 TIRES
2108034 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2076956 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2053892 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2053893 ENGINE
1873015 POWER TRAIN
1872083 POWER TRAIN
1741872 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

This VIN has been inspected 8 times across 2 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Apr 26, 2023. Most recent inspection: Mar 4, 2025 by MIDWEST EXPEDITED COMPANY. 12 total violations cited; 1 out-of-service event.

Date Carrier Violations
Mar 4, 2025 MIDWEST EXPEDITED COMPANY 5
Aug 15, 2024 MIDWEST EXPEDITED COMPANY 0
Aug 8, 2024 MIDWEST EXPEDITED COMPANY 0
Jul 12, 2024 MIDWEST EXPEDITED COMPANY 0
May 17, 2024 MIDWEST EXPEDITED COMPANY 0
Apr 25, 2024 MIDWEST EXPEDITED COMPANY 7
Jan 18, 2024 MIDWEST EXPEDITED COMPANY 0
Apr 26, 2023 SALO EXPRESS INC ← carrier change 0

Operator changes (inspection records)

When consecutive FMCSA inspections list different operating USDOT numbers for this VIN. Common after fleet transfers; can also reflect data-entry errors on rare tickets.

How to read this: FMCSA inspection records show which carrier operated the vehicle on a given date, not the legal owner. A single change may reflect a sale, sublease, or fleet reassignment.

Approximate date From carrier To carrier
Between Apr 26, 2023 and Jan 18, 2024 SALO EXPRESS INC MIDWEST EXPEDITED COMPANY

We say "Sale/auction not necessarily implied" — we see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 8 roadside inspections on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers? ▾
FMCSA inspection records list 2 different operating USDOT numbers for this VIN. That usually means the truck was inspected under more than one fleet (sale, lease, dealer transport, or reassignment). It can also happen if an inspector mistyped a digit on a ticket — open individual inspection rows to verify dates and carriers. These rows are inspection operators, not title holders.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾
Yes. FMCSA records show 1 inspection where this VIN was placed out-of-service overall. An out-of-service order means the vehicle, driver, or both were ordered off the road until the cited defect was corrected. The timeline above marks each inspection's OOS state.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection? ▾
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age? ▾
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status? ▾
This VIN's make/model/year matches 2 open NHTSA recall campaigns. NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

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Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA

Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.

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NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

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Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

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