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VIN 5KJJBHDR4MLMU8173 — 2021 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 5700

Recorded with Scott Prewitt · USDOT 636525

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Vehicle identity

VIN5KJJBHDR4MLMU8173
Model year2021
MakeWestern Star (WESTERN ST)
Model5700
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateKY A84733 (Kentucky)
Inspection window2024-10-21 to 2026-01-23

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
2026-01-235KJJBHDR4MLMU8173KY A84733SCOTT PREWITT · USDOT 636525
2024-10-215KJJBHDR4MLMU8173KY A84733CARNES TRUCKING CO INC · USDOT 278668

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

Scott Prewitt Active

USDOT
636525
MC
301735
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Shepherdsville, KY
Power units
20
Drivers
25
Inspections (24 mo)
52
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Vehicle OOS rate
42.3%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-01-23). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).

VIN
5KJJBHDR4MLMU8173
Year/Make
2021 Western Star (WESTERN ST)
Inspections
3
Open recalls
0

What this means

5KJJBHDR4MLMU8173 is a 2021 Western Star 5700 operated by Scott Prewitt (USDOT 636525). License plate on its inspection records: KY A84733. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.

What this VIN is

2021 Western Star 5700 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KJJBHDR4MLMU8173. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-21 and 2026-01-23. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-01-23) was in Indiana, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Fatigued Driving (HOS) (3), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Fatigued Driving (HOS) covers hours-of-service limits and logbook / ELD records.

Operator history

This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Carnes Trucking Co Inc (USDOT 278668) on 2024-10-21 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Scott Prewitt (USDOT 636525) on 2026-01-23 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeWESTERN STAR
Model5700
Model Year2021
SeriesSleeper
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 CityCLEVELAND
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateNORTH CAROLINA
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelDiesel DD15
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 L14.8
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
Fatigued Driving (HOS)3! Moderate
Unsafe Driving1— Minor
Vehicle Maintenance0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Out-of-Service breakdown:
Driver OOS: 1 · Vehicle OOS: 0 · Hazmat OOS: 0
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by SCOTT PREWITT (DOT 636525)Last seen 2026-01-23
1 inspections · 1 OOS · 4 violations
Last inspected in Indiana · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate KY A84733
Operated by CARNES TRUCKING CO INC (DOT 278668)Last seen 2024-10-21
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in New Mexico · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate KY A84733
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 5KJJBHDR4MLMU8173 decode to?
VIN 5KJJBHDR4MLMU8173 decodes to a 2021 Western Star 5700 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: Diesel DD15; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as WESTERN ST.
Why was 2021 Western Star 5700 VIN 5KJJBHDR4MLMU8173 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 3 inspections. By type: 1 driver. Most of its violations are in Fatigued Driving (HOS) (3), which covers hours-of-service limits and logbook / ELD records.
Which carriers have operated VIN 5KJJBHDR4MLMU8173?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Scott Prewitt (USDOT 636525), Carnes Trucking Co Inc (USDOT 278668).
What license plate is on VIN 5KJJBHDR4MLMU8173?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: KY A84733 (Kentucky).

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