VIN 2WKPDDCJ8XK955623 — 1999 Western Star (WSTR) 4900
Recorded with Denek Contracting Inc · USDOT 1778939
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2WKPDDCJ8XK955623 |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Make | Western Star (WSTR) |
| Model | 4900 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | MI BD87701 (Michigan) |
| Last inspected | 2025-12-02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-02 | 2WKPDDCJ8XK955623 | MI BD87701 | DENEK CONTRACTING INC · USDOT 1778939 |
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
Denek Contracting Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1778939
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Pontiac, MI
- Power units
- 12
- Drivers
- 16
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 7
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 25%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-02). 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
2WKPDDCJ8XK955623 is a 1999 Western Star 4900 operated by Denek Contracting Inc (USDOT 1778939). License plate on its inspection records: MI BD87701. 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
1999 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2WKPDDCJ8XK955623. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-12-02). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-02) was in Michigan, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (4). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Denek Contracting Inc (USDOT 1778939) on 2025-12-02 — 1 inspection, none 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 | 4 | ! Moderate |
| 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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