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VIN 2WLHALAV22KK20850 — 2002 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 4900

Recorded with Central Environmental Inc · USDOT 499480

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Vehicle identity

VIN2WLHALAV22KK20850
Model year2002
MakeWestern Star (WESTERN ST)
Model4900
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateAK GVC894 (Alaska)
Inspection window2025-01-11 to 2026-06-12

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-06-122WLHALAV22KK20850AK GVC894CENTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL INC · USDOT 499480
2025-09-112WLHALAV22KK20850AK GVC894C I CONTRACTORS INCORPORATED · USDOT 1732703

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

Central Environmental Inc Active

USDOT
499480
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Shipper
Based in
Anchorage, AK
Power units
67
Drivers
55
Inspections (24 mo)
64
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
24.4%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-12). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).

VIN
2WLHALAV22KK20850
Year/Make
2002 Western Star (WESTERN ST)
Inspections
4
Open recalls
0

What this means

2WLHALAV22KK20850 is a 2002 Western Star 4900 operated by Central Environmental Inc (USDOT 499480). License plate on its inspection records: AK GVC894. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 5 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

2002 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2WLHALAV22KK20850. It is a truck built by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS INC at the KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA plant. Powertrain: C15 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-11 and 2026-06-12. Its records show 5 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-12) was in Alaska, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 8 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (7), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Central Environmental Inc (USDOT 499480) from 2025-01-11 to 2026-06-12 — 3 inspections, 5 out-of-service; C I Contractors Incorporated (USDOT 1732703) on 2025-09-11 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeWESTERN STAR
Model4900
Model Year2002
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerWESTERN STAR TRUCKS INC
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityKELOWNA
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateBRITISH COLUMBIA
Plant CountryCANADA
Engine ModelC15
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L14.6
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance7⚠ High
Driver Fitness1— Minor
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Out-of-Service breakdown:
Driver OOS: 1 · Vehicle OOS: 4 · Hazmat OOS: 0
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by CENTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL INC (DOT 499480)2025-01-11 → 2026-06-12
3 inspections · 5 OOS · 8 violations
Last inspected in Alaska · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate AK GVC894
Operated by C I CONTRACTORS INCORPORATED (DOT 1732703)Last seen 2025-09-11
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Alaska · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate AK GVC894
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 2WLHALAV22KK20850 decode to?
VIN 2WLHALAV22KK20850 decodes to a 2002 Western Star 4900 — body: Truck; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: C15; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as WESTERN ST.
Why was 2002 Western Star 4900 VIN 2WLHALAV22KK20850 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 5 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. By type: 4 vehicle, 1 driver. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (7), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Which carriers have operated VIN 2WLHALAV22KK20850?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Central Environmental Inc (USDOT 499480), C I Contractors Incorporated (USDOT 1732703).
What license plate is on VIN 2WLHALAV22KK20850?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: AK GVC894 (Alaska).

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