VIN 2WLEDDCJ5VK945843 — 1997 Western Star (WSTR) 4900E
Recorded with Olmstead & Sons Exquisite Landscape Llc · USDOT 4471031
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2WLEDDCJ5VK945843 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Western Star (WSTR) |
| Model | 4900E |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | OK 035C28 (Oklahoma) |
| Last inspected | 2025-11-11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 2WLEDDCJ5VK945843 | OK 035C28 | OLMSTEAD & SONS EXQUISITE LANDSCAPE LLC · USDOT 4471031 |
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
Olmstead & Sons Exquisite Landscape Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4471031
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Owasso, OK
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 6
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 66.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-11-11). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
2WLEDDCJ5VK945843 is a 1997 Western Star 4900E operated by Olmstead & Sons Exquisite Landscape Llc (USDOT 4471031). License plate on its inspection records: OK 035C28. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1997 Western Star 4900E is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2WLEDDCJ5VK945843. 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 2025-11-11). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-11-11) was in Oklahoma, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (5). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Olmstead & Sons Exquisite Landscape Llc (USDOT 4471031) on 2025-11-11 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 4900E |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE 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 | 5 | ⚠ 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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