VIN 3BHJBZDR4SDWB7789 — 2025 Western Star (WSTR) 57X Chassis
Recorded with Schows Inc · USDOT 730416
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3BHJBZDR4SDWB7789 |
| Model year | 2025 |
| Make | Western Star (WSTR) |
| Model | 57X Chassis |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | UT Z097505 (Utah) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-22 to 2026-10-06 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | 3BHJBZDR4SDWB7789 | UT Z097505 | SCHOWS INC · USDOT 730416 |
| 2025-06-09 | 3BHJBZDR4SDWB7789 | UT Z097505 | RICKY BOBBY FREIGHT LLC · USDOT 3885571 |
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
Schows Inc Active
- USDOT
- 730416
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Rupert, ID
- Power units
- 10
- Drivers
- 14
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 17
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 22.2%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-06). 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
3BHJBZDR4SDWB7789 is a 2025 Western Star 57X Chassis operated by Schows Inc (USDOT 730416). License plate on its inspection records: UT Z097505. 6 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2025 Western Star 57X Chassis is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3BHJBZDR4SDWB7789. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. at the SANTIAGO, NUEVO LEÓN plant. Powertrain: DD15 engine, 14.8L 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 6 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-22 and 2026-10-06. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 6 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-06) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (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: Ricky Bobby Freight Llc (USDOT 3885571) from 2024-10-22 to 2025-06-09 — 5 inspections, 1 out-of-service; Schows Inc (USDOT 730416) on 2026-10-06 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 57X Chassis |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK 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 | DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | SANTIAGO Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | NUEVO LEÓN |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | DD15 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 | 14.8 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 | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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