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VIN 5KJNALD12FPGK6601 — 2015 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 4900

Recorded with D & J Auto Transport Inc · USDOT 318405

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Vehicle identity

VIN5KJNALD12FPGK6601
Model year2015
MakeWestern Star (WESTERN ST)
Model4900
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateID AN2768 (Idaho)
Inspection window2025-09-03 to 2026-06-26

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
2026-06-265KJNALD12FPGK6601ID AN2768D & J AUTO TRANSPORT INC · USDOT 318405
2025-09-035KJNALD12FPGK6601ID AN2768LYNX LLC · USDOT 2169179

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

D & J Auto Transport Inc Active

USDOT
318405
MC
169861
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Meridian, ID
Power units
9
Drivers
9
Inspections (24 mo)
6
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
66.7%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-26). 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).

VIN
5KJNALD12FPGK6601
Year/Make
2015 Western Star (WESTERN ST)
Inspections
2
Open recalls
0

What this means

5KJNALD12FPGK6601 is a 2015 Western Star 4900 operated by D & J Auto Transport Inc (USDOT 318405). License plate on its inspection records: ID AN2768. 2 roadside inspections 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

2015 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KJNALD12FPGK6601. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the PORTLAND, OREGON 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-09-03 and 2026-06-26. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-26) was in Utah, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Lynx Llc (USDOT 2169179) on 2025-09-03 — 1 inspection, none out of service; D & J Auto Transport Inc (USDOT 318405) on 2026-06-26 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeWESTERN STAR
Model4900
Model Year2015
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 CityPORTLAND
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateOREGON
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 Type8x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by D & J AUTO TRANSPORT INC (DOT 318405)Last seen 2026-06-26
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Utah · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate ID AN2768
Operated by LYNX LLC (DOT 2169179)Last seen 2025-09-03
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Montana · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate ID AN2768
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 5KJNALD12FPGK6601 decode to?
VIN 5KJNALD12FPGK6601 decodes to a 2015 Western Star 4900 — 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.
Does VIN 5KJNALD12FPGK6601 have a clean inspection record?
Across 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-09-03 and 2026-06-26, this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
Which carriers have operated VIN 5KJNALD12FPGK6601?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: D & J Auto Transport Inc (USDOT 318405), Lynx Llc (USDOT 2169179).
What license plate is on VIN 5KJNALD12FPGK6601?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: ID AN2768 (Idaho).

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