VIN 5KKMBPDV7SLWB8597 — 2025 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 47X Chassis
Operated by Hughes Companies Inc · USDOT 1516302
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5KKMBPDV7SLWB8597 |
| Model year | 2025 |
| Make | Western Star (WESTERN ST) |
| Model | 47X Chassis |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | AL 2C03XC8 (Alabama) |
| Last inspected | 2025-09-23 |
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Hughes Companies Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1516302
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Mobile, AL
- Power units
- 23
- Drivers
- 9
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 38
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 25%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-23). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
5KKMBPDV7SLWB8597 is a 2025 Western Star 47X Chassis operated by Hughes Companies Inc (USDOT 1516302). License plate on its inspection records: AL 2C03XC8. 1 roadside inspection 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
2025 Western Star 47X Chassis is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KKMBPDV7SLWB8597. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-09-23). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-09-23) was in Alabama, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Hughes Companies Inc (USDOT 1516302) on 2025-09-23 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 47X Chassis |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| 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 | 8x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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