VIN 2WKPDDXH51K968960 — 2001 Western Star 4900
Recorded with Jm Investments Llc · USDOT 2941265
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2WKPDDXH51K968960 |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Make | Western Star |
| Model | 4900 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | TX 1L11917 (Texas) |
| Last inspected | 2026-08-26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-26 | 2WKPDDXH51K968960 | TX 1L11917 | JM INVESTMENTS LLC · USDOT 2941265 |
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
Jm Investments Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2941265
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Cross Plains, TX
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-26). 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
2WKPDDXH51K968960 is a 2001 Western Star 4900 operated by Jm Investments Llc (USDOT 2941265). License plate on its inspection records: TX 1L11917. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2001 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2WKPDDXH51K968960. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-08-26). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-26) was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Jm Investments Llc (USDOT 2941265) on 2026-08-26 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2001 Western Star 4900 platform. The most recent, 05V453000, concerns on certain trucks fitted with optional in-cab batteries, the dual suction/return lines may contact the cab power harness resulting in chafin… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 4900 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| 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 | Series 60 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 | 12.7 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 | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| 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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1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS FITTED WITH OPTIONAL IN-CAB BATTERIES, THE DUAL SUCTION/RETURN LINES MAY CONTACT THE CAB POWER HARNESS RESULTING IN CHAFING THROUGH.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REROUTE AND SECURE THE FUEL LINES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
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