VIN 2WLNCCBE0VK945265 — 1997 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 4800
Recorded with 4 A Excellence Truck Llc · USDOT 4030917
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2WLNCCBE0VK945265 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Western Star (WESTERN ST) |
| Model | 4800 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | FL P2332K (Florida) FL P5792C (Florida) |
| Inspection window | 2024-11-20 to 2025-05-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-28 | 2WLNCCBE0VK945265 | FL P2332K | 4 A EXCELLENCE TRUCK LLC · USDOT 4030917 |
| 2024-11-20 | 2WLNCCBE0VK945265 | FL P5792C | JMV TRUCK LINE LLC · USDOT 3970279 |
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
4 A Excellence Truck Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4030917
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Jacksonville, FL
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 10
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-05-28). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
2WLNCCBE0VK945265 is a 1997 Western Star 4800 operated by 4 A Excellence Truck Llc (USDOT 4030917). License plates on its inspection records: FL P2332K, FL P5792C. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 6 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1997 Western Star 4800 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2WLNCCBE0VK945265. It is a truck built by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS INC at the KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA plant. Powertrain: 3306 engine, 10.4L 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 2024-11-20 and 2025-05-28. Its records show 6 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 6 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-05-28) was in Florida, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 9 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (9). 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: Jmv Truck Line Llc (USDOT 3970279) on 2024-11-20 — 1 inspection, 3 out-of-service; 4 A Excellence Truck Llc (USDOT 4030917) from 2025-01-07 to 2025-05-28 — 3 inspections, 3 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 4800 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck 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 | 3306 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 | 10.4 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 | 9 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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