VIN 2WKPDDXJ5XK959557 — 1999 Western Star (WESTE) 4900
Recorded with Preferred Transport Limited · USDOT 261918
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2WKPDDXJ5XK959557 |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Make | Western Star (WESTE) |
| Model | 4900 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | ON PA26545 (Ontario) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-18 to 2025-01-16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-16 | 2WKPDDXJ5XK959557 | ON PA26545 | PREFERRED TRANSPORT LIMITED · USDOT 261918 |
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
Preferred Transport Limited Active
- USDOT
- 261918
- MC
- 175043
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Chatham, ON
- Power units
- 40
- Drivers
- 41
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 20
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 25%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-01-16). 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
2WKPDDXJ5XK959557 is a 1999 Western Star 4900 operated by Preferred Transport Limited (USDOT 261918). License plate on its inspection records: ON PA26545. 2 roadside inspections 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 2WKPDDXJ5XK959557. 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-12-18 and 2025-01-16. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-01-16) was in Indiana, 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 Preferred Transport Limited (USDOT 261918) from 2024-12-18 to 2025-01-16 — 2 inspections, 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 | 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. |
Operator & inspection history
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