VIN 5KKSAVDVXLLLS3434 — 2020 Western Star (WSTR) 4700
Recorded with D H Griffin Wrecking Company Inc · USDOT 171399
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5KKSAVDVXLLLS3434 |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Make | Western Star (WSTR) |
| Model | 4700 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NC NK7842 (North Carolina) |
| Inspection window | 2024-08-29 to 2026-09-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | 5KKSAVDVXLLLS3434 | NC NK7842 | D H GRIFFIN WRECKING COMPANY INC · USDOT 171399 |
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 H Griffin Wrecking Company Inc Active
- USDOT
- 171399
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Greensboro, NC
- Power units
- 161
- Drivers
- 65
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 257
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 7
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 15.2%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-15). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
5KKSAVDVXLLLS3434 is a 2020 Western Star 4700 operated by D H Griffin Wrecking Company Inc (USDOT 171399). License plate on its inspection records: NC NK7842. 11 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2020 Western Star 4700 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KKSAVDVXLLLS3434. 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 11 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-08-29 and 2026-09-15. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 11 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-15) 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 (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by D H Griffin Wrecking Company Inc (USDOT 171399) from 2024-08-29 to 2026-09-15 — 11 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 4700 |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| 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 | 10x4 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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