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VIN 2WLRCD1F42K972823 — 2002 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 4900

Recorded with Matthew Lamar Nieto · USDOT 3902663

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Vehicle identity

VIN2WLRCD1F42K972823
Model year2002
MakeWestern Star (WESTERN ST)
Model4900
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateTX C8279V (Texas)
Last inspected2024-11-16

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2024-11-162WLRCD1F42K972823TX C8279VMATTHEW LAMAR NIETO · USDOT 3902663

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

Matthew Lamar Nieto Active

USDOT
3902663
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Raymondville, TX
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections (24 mo)
7
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Vehicle OOS rate
57.1%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2024-11-16). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
2WLRCD1F42K972823
Year/Make
2002 Western Star (WESTERN ST)
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

2WLRCD1F42K972823 is a 2002 Western Star 4900 operated by Matthew Lamar Nieto (USDOT 3902663). License plate on its inspection records: TX C8279V. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 4 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

2002 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2WLRCD1F42K972823. It is a truck-tractor built by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS INC at the KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA plant. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2024-11-16). Its records show 4 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2024-11-16) was in Georgia, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Matthew Lamar Nieto (USDOT 3902663) on 2024-11-16 — 1 inspection, 4 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-Tractor
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)
Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL
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
Drive Type8x6
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance2! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by MATTHEW LAMAR NIETO (DOT 3902663)Last seen 2024-11-16
1 inspections · 4 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in Georgia · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate TX C8279V
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 2WLRCD1F42K972823 decode to?
VIN 2WLRCD1F42K972823 decodes to a 2002 Western Star 4900 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg). The make is filed with FMCSA as WESTERN ST.
Why was 2002 Western Star 4900 VIN 2WLRCD1F42K972823 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 4 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. By type: 4 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (2), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN 2WLRCD1F42K972823?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: TX C8279V (Texas).

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