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VIN 5KJJALCV84PM95221 — 2004 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 4900

Recorded with Austin Berens Trucking Inc · USDOT 3852985

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Vehicle identity

VIN5KJJALCV84PM95221
Model year2004
MakeWestern Star (WESTERN ST)
Model4900
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateMN TU23879 (Minnesota)
Last inspected2025-01-17

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
2025-01-175KJJALCV84PM95221MN TU23879AUSTIN BERENS TRUCKING INC · USDOT 3852985

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

Austin Berens Trucking Inc Active

USDOT
3852985
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Angora, MN
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections (24 mo)
3
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-01-17). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
5KJJALCV84PM95221
Year/Make
2004 Western Star (WESTERN ST)
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

5KJJALCV84PM95221 is a 2004 Western Star 4900 operated by Austin Berens Trucking Inc (USDOT 3852985). License plate on its inspection records: MN TU23879. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.

What this VIN is

2004 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KJJALCV84PM95221. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the PORTLAND, OREGON plant. Powertrain: MBE 4000 engine, 12.8L 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-01-17). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-01-17) was in Minnesota, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Austin Berens Trucking Inc (USDOT 3852985) on 2025-01-17 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeWESTERN STAR
Model4900
Model Year2004
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 ModelMBE 4000
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 L12.8
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 Maintenance3! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by AUSTIN BERENS TRUCKING INC (DOT 3852985)Last seen 2025-01-17
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 3 violations
Last inspected in Minnesota · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate MN TU23879
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 5KJJALCV84PM95221 decode to?
VIN 5KJJALCV84PM95221 decodes to a 2004 Western Star 4900 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: MBE 4000; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as WESTERN ST.
Does VIN 5KJJALCV84PM95221 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2025-01-17), this vehicle was never placed out of service; 3 violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 5KJJALCV84PM95221?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: MN TU23879 (Minnesota).

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