VIN 2WKPDCCJ6XK956456 — 1999 Western Star (WSTR) 4900
Recorded with R5 Trucking & Construction Llc · USDOT 2844716
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2WKPDCCJ6XK956456 |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Make | Western Star (WSTR) |
| Model | 4900 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | TX 1L02242 (Texas) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-17 to 2025-07-08 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-08 | 2WKPDCCJ6XK956456 | TX 1L02242 | R5 TRUCKING & CONSTRUCTION LLC · USDOT 2844716 |
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
R5 Trucking & Construction Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2844716
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Graham, TX
- Power units
- 10
- Drivers
- 8
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 31
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 29%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-07-08). 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
2WKPDCCJ6XK956456 is a 1999 Western Star 4900 operated by R5 Trucking & Construction Llc (USDOT 2844716). License plate on its inspection records: TX 1L02242. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
1999 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2WKPDCCJ6XK956456. 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-17 and 2025-07-08. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-07-08) was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 7 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (7). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by R5 Trucking & Construction Llc (USDOT 2844716) from 2024-10-17 to 2025-07-08 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 4900 |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| 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 | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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