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VIN 2WKJAEAV43KL06552 — 2003 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 4900

Recorded with Donald Kingsley Excavating Llc · USDOT 1155274

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Vehicle identity

VIN2WKJAEAV43KL06552
Model year2003
MakeWestern Star (WESTERN ST)
Model4900
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateNY 20539BR (New York)
Last inspected2026-04-09

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
2026-04-092WKJAEAV43KL06552NY 20539BRDONALD KINGSLEY EXCAVATING LLC · USDOT 1155274

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

Donald Kingsley Excavating Llc Active

USDOT
1155274
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Bolton Landing, NY
Power units
6
Drivers
6
Inspections (24 mo)
7
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
40%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-09). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
2WKJAEAV43KL06552
Year/Make
2003 Western Star (WESTERN ST)
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

2WKJAEAV43KL06552 is a 2003 Western Star 4900 operated by Donald Kingsley Excavating Llc (USDOT 1155274). License plate on its inspection records: NY 20539BR. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.

What this VIN is

2003 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2WKJAEAV43KL06552. It is a truck-tractor built by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS INC at the KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA plant. Powertrain: C15 engine, 14.6L 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-04-09). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-09) was in New York, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

Operated by Donald Kingsley Excavating Llc (USDOT 1155274) on 2026-04-09 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeWESTERN STAR
Model4900
Model Year2003
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 ModelC15
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 L14.6
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.
Operator & inspection history
Operated by DONALD KINGSLEY EXCAVATING LLC (DOT 1155274)Last seen 2026-04-09
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in New York · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate NY 20539BR
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 2WKJAEAV43KL06552 decode to?
VIN 2WKJAEAV43KL06552 decodes to a 2003 Western Star 4900 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: C15; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as WESTERN ST.
Does VIN 2WKJAEAV43KL06552 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2026-04-09), this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 2WKJAEAV43KL06552?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: NY 20539BR (New York).

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