VIN 5KJJALD12LPLW0939 — 2020 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 4900
Recorded with Gottado Contracting Llc · USDOT 2023655
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5KJJALD12LPLW0939 |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Make | Western Star (WESTERN ST) |
| Model | 4900 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | NY 47153PF (New York) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-08 to 2025-02-12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-12 | 5KJJALD12LPLW0939 | NY 47153PF | GOTTADO CONTRACTING LLC · USDOT 2023655 |
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
Gottado Contracting Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2023655
- MC
- 830548
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Jordan, NY
- Power units
- 73
- Drivers
- 58
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 133
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 4
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 37.8%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-02-12). 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
5KJJALD12LPLW0939 is a 2020 Western Star 4900 operated by Gottado Contracting Llc (USDOT 2023655). License plate on its inspection records: NY 47153PF. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 7 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2020 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KJJALD12LPLW0939. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the PORTLAND, OREGON plant. Powertrain: Diesel DD16 engine, 15.6L 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 2024-10-08 and 2025-02-12. Its records show 7 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 7 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-02-12) was in New York, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 23 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (22), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Gottado Contracting Llc (USDOT 2023655) from 2024-10-08 to 2025-02-12 — 4 inspections, 7 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 4900 |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| 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 | Diesel DD16 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 | 15.6 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 | 22 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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