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VIN 2WKJABCG22KK15548 — 2002 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 4900

Recorded with Gary Renaud · USDOT 3025564

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Vehicle identity

VIN2WKJABCG22KK15548
Model year2002
MakeWestern Star (WESTERN ST)
Model4900
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateSC P690552 (South Carolina)
Inspection window2025-02-27 to 2026-03-11

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-03-112WKJABCG22KK15548SC P690552GARY RENAUD · USDOT 3025564

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

Gary Renaud Active

USDOT
3025564
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Shipper
Based in
Lexington, SC
Power units
13
Drivers
6
Inspections (24 mo)
29
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Vehicle OOS rate
41.7%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-11). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
2WKJABCG22KK15548
Year/Make
2002 Western Star (WESTERN ST)
Inspections
4
Open recalls
0

What this means

2WKJABCG22KK15548 is a 2002 Western Star 4900 operated by Gary Renaud (USDOT 3025564). License plate on its inspection records: SC P690552. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

2002 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2WKJABCG22KK15548. It is a truck-tractor built by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS INC at the KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA plant. Powertrain: Series 60 engine, 12.7L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-02-27 and 2026-03-11. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-11) was in South Carolina, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 10 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (10). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Gary Renaud (USDOT 3025564) from 2025-02-27 to 2026-03-11 — 4 inspections, 2 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeWESTERN STAR
Model4900
Model Year2002
SeriesEX
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck-Tractor
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier
ManufacturerWESTERN STAR TRUCKS INC
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityKELOWNA
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateBRITISH COLUMBIA
Plant CountryCANADA
Engine ModelSeries 60
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L12.7
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance10⚠ High
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by GARY RENAUD (DOT 3025564)2025-02-27 → 2026-03-11
4 inspections · 2 OOS · 10 violations
Last inspected in South Carolina · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate SC P690552
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 2WKJABCG22KK15548 decode to?
VIN 2WKJABCG22KK15548 decodes to a 2002 Western Star 4900 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: Series 60; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as WESTERN ST.
Why was 2002 Western Star 4900 VIN 2WKJABCG22KK15548 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 2 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. By type: 2 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (10), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN 2WKJABCG22KK15548?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: SC P690552 (South Carolina).

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