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VIN 5KJJALCK16PV59205 — 2006 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 4900

Recorded with Silver Eagle Transportation Incorporated · USDOT 2310289

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Vehicle identity

VIN5KJJALCK16PV59205
Model year2006
MakeWestern Star (WESTERN ST)
Model4900
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateAL 1198240 (Alabama)
Inspection window2024-12-02 to 2026-09-25

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
2026-09-255KJJALCK16PV59205AL 1198240SILVER EAGLE TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED · USDOT 2310289
2026-08-135KJJALCK16PV59205AL 1198240MAPLES TRUCKING INC · USDOT 706790
2024-12-025KJJALCK16PV59205AL 1198240METEOR EXPRESS INC · USDOT 842593

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

Silver Eagle Transportation Incorporated Active

USDOT
2310289
MC
788741
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Scottsboro, AL
Power units
15
Drivers
13
Inspections (24 mo)
28
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Vehicle OOS rate
44.4%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-25). 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).

VIN
5KJJALCK16PV59205
Year/Make
2006 Western Star (WESTERN ST)
Inspections
12
Open recalls
0

What this means

5KJJALCK16PV59205 is a 2006 Western Star 4900 operated by Silver Eagle Transportation Incorporated (USDOT 2310289). License plate on its inspection records: AL 1198240. 12 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 4 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

2006 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KJJALCK16PV59205. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the PORTLAND, OREGON plant. Powertrain: Series 60 engine, 14L 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 12 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-12-02 and 2026-09-25. Its records show 4 out-of-service violations across 12 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-25) was in Mississippi, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 13 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (6), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (6). 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: Meteor Express Inc (USDOT 842593) on 2024-12-02 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service; Maples Trucking Inc (USDOT 706790) from 2025-03-25 to 2026-08-13 — 10 inspections, 3 out-of-service; Silver Eagle Transportation Incorporated (USDOT 2310289) on 2026-09-25 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeWESTERN STAR
Model4900
Model Year2006
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
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 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
ManufacturerDAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityPORTLAND
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateOREGON
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelSeries 60
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L14
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance6⚠ High
Fatigued Driving (HOS)6⚠ High
Unsafe Driving1— Minor
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator history — 3 carriers operated this VIN
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Mississippi · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate AL 1198240
Operated by MAPLES TRUCKING INC (DOT 706790)2025-03-25 → 2026-08-13
10 inspections · 3 OOS · 12 violations
Last inspected in Alabama · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate AL 1198240
Operated by METEOR EXPRESS INC (DOT 842593)Last seen 2024-12-02
1 inspections · 1 OOS · 1 violations
Last inspected in Tennessee · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate AL 1198240
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 5KJJALCK16PV59205 decode to?
VIN 5KJJALCK16PV59205 decodes to a 2006 Western Star 4900 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: Series 60; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as WESTERN ST.
Why was 2006 Western Star 4900 VIN 5KJJALCK16PV59205 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 4 out-of-service violations across 12 inspections. By type: 4 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (6), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Which carriers have operated VIN 5KJJALCK16PV59205?
Our records show this VIN under 3 different USDOT numbers: Silver Eagle Transportation Incorporated (USDOT 2310289), Maples Trucking Inc (USDOT 706790), Meteor Express Inc (USDOT 842593).
What license plate is on VIN 5KJJALCK16PV59205?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: AL 1198240 (Alabama).

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