VIN 5KKXAMCG4JPJR6947 — 2018 Western Star (WSTR) 4900
Recorded with American Eagle Transport Llc · USDOT 3942
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5KKXAMCG4JPJR6947 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Western Star (WSTR) |
| Model | 4900 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | IN 2981836 (Indiana) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-03 to 2026-03-05 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | 5KKXAMCG4JPJR6947 | IN 2981836 | AMERICAN EAGLE TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 3942 |
| 2025-05-10 | 5KKXAMCG4JPJR6947 | IN 2981836 | WESTERN MARKETING INC · USDOT 424767 |
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
American Eagle Transport Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3942
- MC
- 450983
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Broussard, LA
- Power units
- 702
- Drivers
- 786
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 0
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 19
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-05). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
5KKXAMCG4JPJR6947 is a 2018 Western Star 4900 operated by American Eagle Transport Llc (USDOT 3942). License plate on its inspection records: IN 2981836. 6 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2018 Western Star 4900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5KKXAMCG4JPJR6947. It is a incomplete - glider built by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC at the PORTLAND, OREGON plant. Powertrain: Series 60 engine, 12.7L displacement, running on diesel.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 6 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-03 and 2026-03-05. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 6 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-05) was in Texas, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (4), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Western Marketing Inc (USDOT 424767) from 2024-10-03 to 2025-05-10 — 4 inspections, none out of service; American Eagle Transport Llc (USDOT 3942) from 2026-02-10 to 2026-03-05 — 2 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | WESTERN STAR |
| Model | 4900 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| 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) |
| Engine Model | Series 60 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 | 12.7 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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