VIN 5KJJALDR0CPBJ0950 — 2012 Western Star 4900
Recorded with Rclj Construction Inc · USDOT 1996029
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5KJJALDR0CPBJ0950 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | Western Star |
| Model | 4900 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | TX 1L23891 (Texas) |
| Inspection window | 2026-08-23 to 2026-08-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | 5KJJALDR0CPBJ0950 | TX 1L23891 | RCLJ CONSTRUCTION INC · USDOT 1996029 |
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
Rclj Construction Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1996029
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Big Wells, TX
- Power units
- 15
- Drivers
- 11
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 9
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 66.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-28). 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
5KJJALDR0CPBJ0950 is a 2012 Western Star 4900 operated by Rclj Construction Inc (USDOT 1996029). License plate on its inspection records: TX 1L23891. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2012 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KJJALDR0CPBJ0950. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the PORTLAND, OREGON plant. Powertrain: Diesel DD15 engine, 14.8L 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-08-23 and 2026-08-28. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-28) was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Rclj Construction Inc (USDOT 1996029) from 2026-08-23 to 2026-08-28 — 2 inspections, 3 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2012 Western Star 4900 platform. The most recent, 18V351000, concerns daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2012-2019 western star 4900 trucks built with lowmax hoods and disc brakes. th… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 4900 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| 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 DD15 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 | 14.8 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. |
Operator & inspection history
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1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Western Star 4900 trucks built with Lowmax hoods and disc brakes. There may be insufficient clearance between the front brake hose and the hood resulting in the brake hose being chafed.
Risk: Front brake hose chafing may causing air loss, possibly reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle brake hose, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 27, 2018. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712
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