VIN 5KKXAF007GPHL0148 — 2016 Western Star (WESTERN ST) 4900
Recorded with Reliable Carriers Inc · USDOT 242599
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5KKXAF007GPHL0148 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | Western Star (WESTERN ST) |
| Model | 4900 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | MI RC20786 (Michigan) |
| Inspection window | 2024-09-16 to 2026-05-19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | 5KKXAF007GPHL0148 | MI RC20786 | RELIABLE CARRIERS INC · USDOT 242599 |
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
Reliable Carriers Inc Active
- USDOT
- 242599
- MC
- 172994
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Canton, MI
- Power units
- 292
- Drivers
- 273
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 215
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 13
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 26.2%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-19). 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
5KKXAF007GPHL0148 is a 2016 Western Star 4900 operated by Reliable Carriers Inc (USDOT 242599). License plate on its inspection records: MI RC20786. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2016 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KKXAF007GPHL0148. It is a incomplete - glider built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the PORTLAND, OREGON plant. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection between 2024-09-16 and 2026-05-19. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-19) was in Tennessee, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Reliable Carriers Inc (USDOT 242599) from 2024-09-16 to 2026-05-19 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 4900 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| 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. |
| G V W R | Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL |
| 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 | 1 | — Minor |
| 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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