VIN 5KJJAWECV87PZ3285 — 2008 Western Star (WSTR) 4700
Recorded with American Waste Inc · USDOT 1154275
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5KJJAWECV87PZ3285 |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | Western Star (WSTR) |
| Model | 4700 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | MI BD82272 (Michigan) |
| Last inspected | 2026-05-27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | 5KJJAWECV87PZ3285 | MI BD82272 | AMERICAN WASTE INC · USDOT 1154275 |
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
American Waste Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1154275
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Kalkaska, MI
- Power units
- 249
- Drivers
- 142
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 137
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 23.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-27). 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
5KJJAWECV87PZ3285 is a 2008 Western Star 4700 operated by American Waste Inc (USDOT 1154275). License plate on its inspection records: MI BD82272. 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
2008 Western Star 4700 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KJJAWECV87PZ3285. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-05-27). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-27) was in Michigan, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by American Waste Inc (USDOT 1154275) on 2026-05-27 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 4700 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| 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 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Drive Type | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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