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VIN 5KKABKDV5KLKM6980 — 2019 Western Star (WSTR) 5700

Recorded with Try Hours Inc · USDOT 508030

No recalls match

Vehicle identity

VIN5KKABKDV5KLKM6980
Model year2019
MakeWestern Star (WSTR)
Model5700
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License platesOH PWW7058 (Ohio)
IN 3014116 (Indiana)
Inspection window2025-05-28 to 2025-10-22

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
2025-10-225KKABKDV5KLKM6980OH PWW7058TRY HOURS INC · USDOT 508030
2025-05-285KKABKDV5KLKM6980IN 3014116PANTHER II TRANSPORTATION INC · USDOT 500737

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

Try Hours Inc Active

USDOT
508030
MC
223259
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Broker & Shipper
Based in
Maumee, OH
Power units
50
Drivers
65
Inspections (24 mo)
87
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Vehicle OOS rate
18%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-22). 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
5KKABKDV5KLKM6980
Year/Make
2019 Western Star (WSTR)
Inspections
2
Open recalls
0

What this means

5KKABKDV5KLKM6980 is a 2019 Western Star 5700 operated by Try Hours Inc (USDOT 508030). License plates on its inspection records: OH PWW7058, IN 3014116. 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

2019 Western Star 5700 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KKABKDV5KLKM6980. It is a truck built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the CLEVELAND, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: Diesel DD13 engine, 12.8L displacement, running on diesel. 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-05-28 and 2025-10-22. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-22) was in New Mexico, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. 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: Panther Ii Transportation Inc (USDOT 500737) on 2025-05-28 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Try Hours Inc (USDOT 508030) on 2025-10-22 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeWESTERN STAR
Model5700
Model Year2019
SeriesDay Cab
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
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 DD13
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 L12.8
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 Type4x2
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by TRY HOURS INC (DOT 508030)Last seen 2025-10-22
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in New Mexico · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate OH PWW7058
Operated by PANTHER II TRANSPORTATION INC (DOT 500737)Last seen 2025-05-28
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in South Carolina · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate IN 3014116
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 5KKABKDV5KLKM6980 decode to?
VIN 5KKABKDV5KLKM6980 decodes to a 2019 Western Star 5700 — body: Truck; GVWR: Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg); engine: Diesel DD13; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as WSTR.
Does VIN 5KKABKDV5KLKM6980 have a clean inspection record?
Across 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-05-28 and 2025-10-22, this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
Which carriers have operated VIN 5KKABKDV5KLKM6980?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Try Hours Inc (USDOT 508030), Panther Ii Transportation Inc (USDOT 500737).
What license plate is on VIN 5KKABKDV5KLKM6980?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: OH PWW7058 (Ohio), IN 3014116 (Indiana).

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