VIN 2WKPDCCH7TK941102 — 1996 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 4900
Recorded with Thunderbolt Freight Llc · USDOT 4289179
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2WKPDCCH7TK941102 |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Make | Western Star (WESTERN ST) |
| Model | 4900 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | MD 994F78 (Maryland) |
| Inspection window | 2024-11-21 to 2026-04-06 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | 2WKPDCCH7TK941102 | MD 994F78 | THUNDERBOLT FREIGHT LLC · USDOT 4289179 |
| 2024-11-21 | 2WKPDCCH7TK941102 | MD 994F78 | TURNER TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 1937216 |
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
Thunderbolt Freight Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4289179
- MC
- 1723889
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Chestertown, MD
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-06). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
2WKPDCCH7TK941102 is a 1996 Western Star 4900 operated by Thunderbolt Freight Llc (USDOT 4289179). License plate on its inspection records: MD 994F78. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1996 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2WKPDCCH7TK941102. It is a truck-tractor built by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS INC at the KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA plant. Powertrain: 3406 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-21 and 2026-04-06. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-06) was in New Mexico, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 14 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (13), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Turner Transport Llc (USDOT 1937216) on 2024-11-21 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service; Thunderbolt Freight Llc (USDOT 4289179) from 2025-09-02 to 2026-04-06 — 3 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 4900 |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| 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. |
| G V W R | Class 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 |
| 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 |
| Engine Model | 3406 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 14.6 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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