VIN 2WLPCC2H02K972559 — 2002 Western Star (WESTERN ST)
Recorded with Mel Home Improvement Llc · USDOT 1852440
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2WLPCC2H02K972559 |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Make | Western Star (WESTERN ST) |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NY 76068NE (New York) |
| Last inspected | 2025-04-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-15 | 2WLPCC2H02K972559 | NY 76068NE | MEL HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC · USDOT 1852440 |
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
Mel Home Improvement Llc Active
- USDOT
- 1852440
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Hempstead, NY
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-04-15). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
2WLPCC2H02K972559 is a 2002 Western Star operated by Mel Home Improvement Llc (USDOT 1852440). License plate on its inspection records: NY 76068NE. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2002 Western Star is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2WLPCC2H02K972559. It is a truck built by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS INC at the KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA plant. Powertrain: 12L displacement, running on diesel.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-04-15). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-04-15) was in New York, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (4). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Mel Home Improvement Llc (USDOT 1852440) on 2025-04-15 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| 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. |
| 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 Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 12 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. |
| Drive Type | 8x6 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | ! Moderate |
| 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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