VIN 5TDGZRAH3LS015848 — 2020 Western Star (WESTERN ST) Highlander
Recorded with Tri-H Llc · USDOT 4570213
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5TDGZRAH3LS015848 |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Make | Western Star (WESTERN ST) |
| Model | Highlander |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | TX NJS8270 (Texas) |
| Inspection window | 2026-06-29 to 2026-07-31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | 5TDGZRAH3LS015848 | TX NJS8270 | TRI-H LLC · USDOT 4570213 |
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
Tri-H Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4570213
- MC
- 1817767
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Nederland, TX
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 6
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 75%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-31). 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
5TDGZRAH3LS015848 is a 2020 Western Star Highlander operated by Tri-H Llc (USDOT 4570213). License plate on its inspection records: TX NJS8270. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2020 Western Star Highlander is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5TDGZRAH3LS015848. It is a sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv] built by TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING, INDIANA, INC. at the PRINCETON, INDIANA plant. Powertrain: 2GR-FKS engine, 3.5L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)) places it in Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-06-29 and 2026-07-31. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-31) was in Louisiana, 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 Tri-H Llc (USDOT 4570213) from 2026-06-29 to 2026-07-31 — 2 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | TOYOTA |
| Model | Highlander |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Series | GSU70L/AXUH70L |
| Trim | XLE |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans |
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING, INDIANA, INC. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | PRINCETON Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | INDIANA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | 2GR-FKS The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 3.5 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
| Doors | 5 |
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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