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VIN 5KJJBWD10PLNT5054 — 2023 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 49X Chassis

Recorded with Road Dog Express Inc · USDOT 2283508

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Vehicle identity

VIN5KJJBWD10PLNT5054
Model year2023
MakeWestern Star (WESTERN ST)
Model49X Chassis
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateCA ZP20074 (California)
Inspection window2025-03-31 to 2026-06-09

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
2026-06-095KJJBWD10PLNT5054CA ZP20074ROAD DOG EXPRESS INC · USDOT 2283508

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

Road Dog Express Inc Active

USDOT
2283508
MC
779998
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Long Beach, CA
Power units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections (24 mo)
4
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
33.3%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-09). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
5KJJBWD10PLNT5054
Year/Make
2023 Western Star (WESTERN ST)
Inspections
4
Open recalls
0

What this means

5KJJBWD10PLNT5054 is a 2023 Western Star 49X Chassis operated by Road Dog Express Inc (USDOT 2283508). License plate on its inspection records: CA ZP20074. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

2023 Western Star 49X Chassis is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KJJBWD10PLNT5054. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA 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 2025-03-31 and 2026-06-09. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-09) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 14 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (10), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (3). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Road Dog Express Inc (USDOT 2283508) from 2025-03-31 to 2026-06-09 — 4 inspections, 3 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeWESTERN STAR
Model49X Chassis
Model Year2023
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 DD16
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 L15.6
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 Maintenance10⚠ High
Fatigued Driving (HOS)3! Moderate
Unsafe Driving1— Minor
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Out-of-Service breakdown:
Driver OOS: 1 · Vehicle OOS: 2 · Hazmat OOS: 0
Operator & inspection history
Operated by ROAD DOG EXPRESS INC (DOT 2283508)2025-03-31 → 2026-06-09
4 inspections · 3 OOS · 14 violations
Last inspected in California · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate CA ZP20074
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by Road Dog Express Inc
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 5KJJBWD10PLNT5054 decode to?
VIN 5KJJBWD10PLNT5054 decodes to a 2023 Western Star 49X Chassis — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: Diesel DD16; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as WESTERN ST.
Why was 2023 Western Star 49X Chassis VIN 5KJJBWD10PLNT5054 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 3 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. By type: 2 vehicle, 1 driver. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (10), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN 5KJJBWD10PLNT5054?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: CA ZP20074 (California).

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