VIN 5KJJALAV95PU45691 — 2005 Western Star (WSTR) 4900
Recorded with Smith's Waterproofing Llc · USDOT 1715438
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5KJJALAV95PU45691 |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Make | Western Star (WSTR) |
| Model | 4900 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | MI BD49943 (Michigan) |
| Last inspected | 2024-10-16 |
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.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-16 | 5KJJALAV95PU45691 | MI BD49943 | SMITH'S WATERPROOFING LLC · USDOT 1715438 |
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
Smith's Waterproofing Llc Active
- USDOT
- 1715438
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Almont, MI
- Power units
- 65
- Drivers
- 66
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 8
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 5
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2024-10-16). 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.What this means
5KJJALAV95PU45691 is a 2005 Western Star 4900 operated by Smith's Waterproofing Llc (USDOT 1715438). License plate on its inspection records: MI BD49943. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2005 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KJJALAV95PU45691. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2024-10-16). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2024-10-16) was in Michigan, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Driver Fitness (2), followed by Vehicle Maintenance (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Smith's Waterproofing Llc (USDOT 1715438) on 2024-10-16 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 4900 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
Related vehicles
- 1FDWF36S54EC74138 Ford (1 insp · 1 OOS)
- 3AKJGEDV0FSGB7470 Freightliner (1 insp · 1 OOS)
- 54DC4W1B5HS807789 Isuzu (2 insp)
- 1GB4KYCG1HF204063 Chevrolet (1 insp)
- 4P53H4521P1398532 PJ TR (1 insp)
- 1HTWGAAR15J007777 International (1 insp)
Related
Frequently Asked Questions
What does VIN 5KJJALAV95PU45691 decode to?
Why was 2005 Western Star 4900 VIN 5KJJALAV95PU45691 placed out of service?
What license plate is on VIN 5KJJALAV95PU45691?
Vetting a used truck purchase?
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll send matching new or used trucks — no obligation.