VIN 2WKEDD3J02K972447 — 2002 Western Star (WESTERN ST)
Recorded with Stacy Dee Thomas · USDOT 2835844
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2WKEDD3J02K972447 |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Make | Western Star (WESTERN ST) |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | GA ZKQ376 (Georgia) |
| Inspection window | 2025-02-04 to 2026-03-25 |
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | 2WKEDD3J02K972447 | GA ZKQ376 | STACY DEE THOMAS · USDOT 2835844 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Stacy Dee Thomas Active
- USDOT
- 2835844
- MC
- 1736913
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Chatsworth, GA
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 8
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 25%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-25). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
2WKEDD3J02K972447 is a 2002 Western Star operated by Stacy Dee Thomas (USDOT 2835844). License plate on its inspection records: GA ZKQ376. 5 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2002 Western Star is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2WKEDD3J02K972447. It is a truck-tractor built by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS INC at the KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA plant.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-02-04 and 2026-03-25. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 5 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-25) was in Georgia, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 14 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (12), followed by Unsafe Driving (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Stacy Dee Thomas (USDOT 2835844) from 2025-02-04 to 2026-03-25 — 5 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| Manufacturer | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS INC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | KELOWNA Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | BRITISH COLUMBIA |
| Plant Country | CANADA |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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