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1996 WESTERN STAR 4900

Truck-Tractor • TRUCK • 2 inspections

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

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View full inspection history (2 inspections)

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, in reverse-chronological order.

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Inspections
2
Carriers
1
Open recalls
0
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
2WKPDCCH5TK940286
Model Year
1996
Make
WESTERN STAR
Model
4900
Manufacturer
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS INC
WMI
2WK

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
3406
Engine Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Cylinders
6
Displacement
14.6 L
Horsepower
425
Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
6x4

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Body Class
Truck-Tractor
Vehicle Type
TRUCK

Manufacturing

Plant City
KELOWNA
Plant State
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Plant Country
CANADA
Destination Market
Australia
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 2, 2026

Active Safety
Brake System
Air

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (3)
Note
INC. RTL-OD (Road Transferable Locomotive / Over Dimensioned), Cab Configuration: Heritage & Mexico
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Conventional
Other Engine Info
horsepower: 355, 375, 435, 435/500, 455, 475/500, 475, 500, 550, 600, 625

Plates observed

TX · 1L69811 TX · 90N659M

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

2WKPDCCH0TK940437 2WKPDCCH0TK940468 2WKPDCCH0TK940695 2WKPDCCH0TK940731 2WKPDCCH0TK941166 2WKPDCCH0TK941457 2WKPDCCH0TK942172 2WKPDCCH0TK942348

Roadside inspections (2)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
82194282 Jul 22, 2024 STANDING BEAR TRUCKING LLC 8
81097663 Mar 4, 2024 STANDING BEAR TRUCKING LLC 1

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

Date Carrier Violations
Jul 22, 2024 STANDING BEAR TRUCKING LLC 8
Mar 4, 2024 STANDING BEAR TRUCKING LLC 1

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 2 roadside inspections on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers? ▾
Inspection records show this VIN under one operating USDOT so far. That does not rule out other carriers before FMCSA started recording inspections for this VIN.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾
Yes. FMCSA records show 1 inspection where this VIN was placed out-of-service overall. An out-of-service order means the vehicle, driver, or both were ordered off the road until the cited defect was corrected. The timeline above marks each inspection's OOS state.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection? ▾
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age? ▾
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status? ▾
NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

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