2013 FREIGHTLINER M2
Truck • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 3 inspections • 10 recalls • 1 complaint
10 open recalls affect this vehicle
The make/model/year combination matches 10 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.
View full inspection history (3 inspections across 2 carriers)
Cross-carrier timeline with operator-change callouts — every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, including inspections under previous owners.
Compare with peers
This VIN has 3 inspections on record. Among 92 peers (same make, model, and model year), the median is 0 (25th–75th percentile: 0–0).
Cohort median out-of-service rate: 0%.
Vehicle identity
- VIN
- 3ALACWDU2DDFE9579
- Model Year
- 2013
- Make
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- M2
- Series
- 106 Medium Duty
- WMI
- 3AL
Engine & Drivetrain
- Engine Model
- Cummins ISB
- Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement
- 6.7 L
- Configuration
- In-Line
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Drive Type
- 4x2
Weight & Dimensions
- Body Class
- Truck
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
Manufacturing
Active Safety
- Brake System
- Air and Hydraulic
Technical details (1)
- Body Cab Type
- MDHD: Conventional
Carriers that operated this vehicle
Vehicle Ownership History
This VIN has appeared in inspections under 2 different carriers. Dates reflect first and last inspection under each carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | First seen | Last seen | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MORNING STARS TRANS LLC | 2478768 | May 10, 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 | 2 |
| WARDIERE LLC | 4360321 | Apr 3, 2026 | Apr 3, 2026 | 1 |
Plates observed
Roadside inspections (3)
Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87485226 | Apr 3, 2026 | WARDIERE LLC | 4 |
| 79542923 | Aug 22, 2023 | THE MORNING STARS TRANS LLC | 3 |
| 78593815 | May 10, 2023 | THE MORNING STARS TRANS LLC | 2 |
Recalls for this make/model/year (10)
NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.
Complaints for this make/model/year (1)
Consumer safety complaints filed with NHTSA for vehicles like this one.
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 3 times across 2 distinct carriers since first being inspected on May 10, 2023. Most recent inspection: Apr 3, 2026 by WARDIERE LLC. 9 total violations cited; 2 out-of-service events.
| Date | Carrier | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | WARDIERE LLC | 4 |
| Aug 22, 2023 | THE MORNING STARS TRANS LLC ← carrier change | 3 |
| May 10, 2023 | THE MORNING STARS TRANS LLC | 2 |
Carrier ownership transitions
Each row marks a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.
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 Aug 22, 2023 and Apr 3, 2026 | THE MORNING STARS TRANS LLC | WARDIERE LLC |
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.
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Data sources & freshness
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Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).
Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.
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