VIN 5KJJBZDR8PLUM4539 — 2023 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 57X Chassis
Recorded with Midnight Cargo Express Llc · USDOT 3227917
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5KJJBZDR8PLUM4539 |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Make | Western Star (WESTERN ST) |
| Model | 57X Chassis |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | IL P1109722 (Illinois) |
| Inspection window | 2025-05-29 to 2026-09-20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-20 | 5KJJBZDR8PLUM4539 | IL P1109722 | MIDNIGHT CARGO EXPRESS LLC · USDOT 3227917 |
| 2025-06-24 | 5KJJBZDR8PLUM4539 | IL P1109722 | BLACK HAWK LOGISTICS LLC · USDOT 3548860 |
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
Midnight Cargo Express Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3227917
- MC
- 1011452
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Franklin Park, IL
- Power units
- 10
- Drivers
- 10
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 46
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 20%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-20). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
5KJJBZDR8PLUM4539 is a 2023 Western Star 57X Chassis operated by Midnight Cargo Express Llc (USDOT 3227917). License plate on its inspection records: IL P1109722. 5 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2023 Western Star 57X Chassis is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KJJBZDR8PLUM4539. 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 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-05-29 and 2026-09-20. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 5 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-20) was in Nebraska, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Fatigued Driving (HOS) (4), followed by Vehicle Maintenance (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: Black Hawk Logistics Llc (USDOT 3548860) from 2025-05-29 to 2025-06-24 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service; Midnight Cargo Express Llc (USDOT 3227917) from 2026-04-09 to 2026-09-20 — 3 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 57X Chassis |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| 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 | CLEVELAND Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | NORTH CAROLINA |
| 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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