VIN 5KJJABAV53PL82211 — 2003 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 4900
Recorded with Randolph Trucking Inc · USDOT 4356473
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5KJJABAV53PL82211 |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Make | Western Star (WESTERN ST) |
| Model | 4900 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | LA 3991860 (Louisiana) IN 3914225 (Indiana) NC DD1096 (North Carolina) |
| Inspection window | 2026-03-30 to 2026-10-24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 5KJJABAV53PL82211 | LA 3991860 | RANDOLPH TRUCKING INC · USDOT 4356473 |
| 2026-08-18 | 5KJJABAV53PL82211 | IN 3991860 | RANDOLPH TRUCKING INC · USDOT 4356473 |
| 2026-06-10 | 5KJJABAV53PL82211 | IN 3914225 | KIMBERLY D FAIRCHILD LLC · USDOT 4377181 |
| 2026-03-30 | 5KJJABAV53PL82211 | NC DD1096 | TRIPLE D SPECIALIZED LOGISTICS LLC · USDOT 3886742 |
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
Randolph Trucking Inc Active
- USDOT
- 4356473
- MC
- 1704093
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Nappanee, IN
- Power units
- 5
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 15
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 71.4%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-24). 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 2 other carriers (listed below).
What this means
5KJJABAV53PL82211 is a 2003 Western Star 4900 operated by Randolph Trucking Inc (USDOT 4356473). License plates on its inspection records: LA 3991860, IN 3914225, NC DD1096. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2003 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KJJABAV53PL82211. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the PORTLAND, OREGON 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 2026-03-30 and 2026-10-24. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-24) was in South Dakota, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2), followed by Unsafe Driving (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 3 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Triple D Specialized Logistics Llc (USDOT 3886742) on 2026-03-30 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Kimberly D Fairchild Llc (USDOT 4377181) on 2026-06-10 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service; Randolph Trucking Inc (USDOT 4356473) from 2026-08-18 to 2026-10-24 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 4900 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| Series | EX |
| 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 TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | PORTLAND Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | OREGON |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | C15 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 | 14.6 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 | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 3 carriers operated this VIN
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