VIN 5KKXAF000HPJF4946 — 2017 Western Star (WSTR) 4900
Recorded with William T Gardner & Sons Inc · USDOT 687044
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5KKXAF000HPJF4946 |
| Model year | 2017 |
| Make | Western Star (WSTR) |
| Model | 4900 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | ME 869750 (Maine) |
| Inspection window | 2025-01-15 to 2026-07-16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | 5KKXAF000HPJF4946 | ME 869750 | WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC · USDOT 687044 |
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
William T Gardner & Sons Inc Active
- USDOT
- 687044
- MC
- 1778095
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Chester, ME
- Power units
- 49
- Drivers
- 33
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 67
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 38.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-16). 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
5KKXAF000HPJF4946 is a 2017 Western Star 4900 operated by William T Gardner & Sons Inc (USDOT 687044). License plate on its inspection records: ME 869750. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2017 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KKXAF000HPJF4946. It is a incomplete - glider built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the PORTLAND, OREGON plant.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-15 and 2026-07-16. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-16) was in Maine, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 10 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (10). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by William T Gardner & Sons Inc (USDOT 687044) from 2025-01-15 to 2026-07-16 — 4 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 4900 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Glider The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| 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) |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | ⚠ High |
| 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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