VIN 5KKHAVDV0JLJS8255 — 2018 Western Star (WSTR) 4700
Recorded with Ciceley Basden Trucking Llc · USDOT 3033612
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5KKHAVDV0JLJS8255 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Western Star (WSTR) |
| Model | 4700 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | NC YA189008 (North Carolina) OH PND2459 (Ohio) |
| Inspection window | 2024-09-25 to 2026-08-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | 5KKHAVDV0JLJS8255 | NC YA189008 | CICELEY BASDEN TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 3033612 |
| 2024-09-25 | 5KKHAVDV0JLJS8255 | OH PND2459 | D HELMLING TRUCKING INC · USDOT 3007987 |
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
Ciceley Basden Trucking Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3033612
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Beulaville, NC
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 37
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 31.6%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-28). 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
5KKHAVDV0JLJS8255 is a 2018 Western Star 4700 operated by Ciceley Basden Trucking Llc (USDOT 3033612). License plates on its inspection records: NC YA189008, OH PND2459. 12 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2018 Western Star 4700 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KKHAVDV0JLJS8255. 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 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 12 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-25 and 2026-08-28. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 12 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-28) was in North Carolina, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: D Helmling Trucking Inc (USDOT 3007987) on 2024-09-25 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Ciceley Basden Trucking Llc (USDOT 3033612) from 2025-04-14 to 2026-08-28 — 11 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 4700 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck 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 DD13 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 | 12.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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