What does a Freightliner Cascadia VIN start with?

Freightliner Cascadia trucks are built under the manufacturer prefixes 1FU, 1FV, 3AL, depending on the assembly location.

Where is the model year in a Freightliner Cascadia VIN?

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For example, "R" is 2024, "S" is 2025 and "T" is 2026. The year code repeats every 30 years.

Where is the VIN on a Freightliner Cascadia?

Look for the VIN plate on the driver-side door jamb or certification label, and on the frame rail. The same 17 characters appear on the title and registration.

Freightliner Cascadia VIN Decoder

Freightliner Cascadia trucks are built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC.

VIN decoder

Decode a Freightliner Cascadia VIN

Specs come live from the NHTSA vPIC registry. Results include year, engine, GVWR and brake system.

Freightliner Cascadia VIN prefix and year code

Manufacturer prefix (VIN characters 1 to 3): 1FU, 1FV, 3AL; DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC
Model-year codes (character 10): J = 2018, K = 2019, L = 2020, M = 2021, N = 2022, P = 2023, R = 2024, S = 2025, T = 2026

Browse by model year: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

How to read a Freightliner Cascadia VIN

VIN position guide
1 to 3	World Manufacturer IdentifierWho built the truck and where.
4 to 8	Vehicle descriptorModel line, GVWR class, engine and brake system (set by the manufacturer).
9	Check digitCalculated from the other 16 characters to catch typos and fakes.
10	Model yearOne letter or digit that repeats every 30 years.
11	Assembly plantThe plant that built the truck.
12 to 17	Serial numberUnique production sequence.

Layout defined by 49 CFR Part 565.

Running this truck at gross weight? Check axle limits with the bridge formula calculator, or plan an oversize move with the state oversize permit guides.

Freightliner Cascadia VIN FAQs

What does a Freightliner Cascadia VIN start with?: Freightliner Cascadia trucks are built under the manufacturer prefixes 1FU, 1FV, 3AL, depending on the assembly location.
Where is the model year in a Freightliner Cascadia VIN?: The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For example, "R" is 2024, "S" is 2025 and "T" is 2026. The year code repeats every 30 years.
Where is the VIN on a Freightliner Cascadia?: Look for the VIN plate on the driver-side door jamb or certification label, and on the frame rail. The same 17 characters appear on the title and registration.