2020 FREIGHTLINER M2
Truck • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 8 inspections • 2 recalls
2 open recalls affect this vehicle
The make/model/year combination matches 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.
View full inspection history (8 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.
Vehicle identity
- VIN
- 3ALACWFCXLDMH3089
- Model Year
- 2020
- Make
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- M2
- Series
- 106 Medium Duty
Engine & Drivetrain
- Engine Model
- Cummins B6.7
- 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES INC | 1764213 | Oct 4, 2023 | Jan 20, 2026 | 7 |
| J & M SCHAEFER INC | 410402 | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | 1 |
Plates observed
Sister VINs
VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.
Roadside inspections (8)
Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.
| Inspection | Date | Carrier | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86895639 | Jan 20, 2026 | INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES INC | 1 |
| 85416270 | Jul 31, 2025 | J & M SCHAEFER INC | 0 |
| 84782063 | May 20, 2025 | INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES INC | 3 |
| 84084990 | Mar 4, 2025 | INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES INC | 2 |
| 80715574 | Jan 24, 2024 | INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES INC | 0 |
| 80775976 | Jan 16, 2024 | INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES INC | 0 |
| 80263133 | Nov 28, 2023 | INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES INC | 0 |
| 79838512 | Oct 4, 2023 | INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES INC | 0 |
Recalls for this make/model/year (2)
NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting 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 8 times across 2 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Oct 4, 2023. Most recent inspection: Jan 20, 2026 by INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES INC. 6 total violations cited.
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 May 20, 2025 and Jul 31, 2025 | INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES INC | J & M SCHAEFER INC |
| Between Jul 31, 2025 and Jan 20, 2026 | J & M SCHAEFER INC | INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES INC |
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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