VIN 5KKMAEAS03PL81516 — 2003 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 4900
Recorded with Decks And Docks Lumber Company Inc · USDOT 1281494
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5KKMAEAS03PL81516 |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Make | Western Star (WESTERN ST) |
| Model | 4900 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | FL DD97FF (Florida) |
| Last inspected | 2025-10-13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-13 | 5KKMAEAS03PL81516 | FL DD97FF | DECKS AND DOCKS LUMBER COMPANY INC · USDOT 1281494 |
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
Decks And Docks Lumber Company Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1281494
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL
- Power units
- 117
- Drivers
- 117
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 168
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 5
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 22.2%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-13). 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.What this means
5KKMAEAS03PL81516 is a 2003 Western Star 4900 operated by Decks And Docks Lumber Company Inc (USDOT 1281494). License plate on its inspection records: FL DD97FF. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2003 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KKMAEAS03PL81516. It is a truck built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the PORTLAND, OREGON plant. Powertrain: C12 engine, 12L 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-10-13). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-13) was in Virginia, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Fatigued Driving (HOS) covers hours-of-service limits and logbook / ELD records.
Operator history
Operated by Decks And Docks Lumber Company Inc (USDOT 1281494) on 2025-10-13 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 4900 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| 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 | PORTLAND Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | OREGON |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | C12 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 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 | 8x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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