2023 CAL-TEX TRAILERS

TRAILER • 5 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.

View full inspection history (5 inspections across 4 carriers)

Cross-carrier inspection timeline — each row is an FMCSA roadside inspection under that carrier's USDOT on that date (not title/ownership).

Inspections
5
Carriers
4
Open recalls
0
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
4C9KC5320PC546342
Model Year
2023
Make
CAL-TEX TRAILERS
Manufacturer
CAL-TEX TRAILERS
WMI
4C9

Weight & Dimensions

Vehicle Type
TRAILER
Axles
2

Manufacturing

Plant City
CYPRESS
Plant State
TEXAS
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 1, 2026

Technical details (3)

Trailer Length
53
Possible Values
(4:2)
Trailer Body Type
Camping or Travel Trailer

Carriers on FMCSA inspections

Distinct USDOT numbers that appear on roadside inspection tickets for this VIN. Dates are first/last inspection under each carrier — not registration or title.

Carrier USDOT First seen Last seen Inspections
SOUTHWAYS LLC 4322303 Jan 8, 2025 Jan 8, 2025 1
K1K TRANS LLC 4282391 Aug 21, 2025 Aug 21, 2025 1
MDK TRANSPORT LLC 4361998 Oct 18, 2025 Oct 22, 2025 2
STEP IN SPACE INC 3925936 Dec 5, 2025 Dec 5, 2025 1

Sister VINs

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

Roadside inspections (5)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
86489478 Dec 5, 2025 STEP IN SPACE INC 7
86135490 Oct 22, 2025 MDK TRANSPORT LLC 7
86093968 Oct 18, 2025 MDK TRANSPORT LLC 25
85582899 Aug 21, 2025 K1K TRANS LLC 2
1750001687 Jan 8, 2025 SOUTHWAYS LLC 10

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.

This VIN has been inspected 5 times across 4 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Jan 8, 2025. Most recent inspection: Dec 5, 2025 by STEP IN SPACE INC. 51 total violations cited; 4 out-of-service events.

Date Carrier Violations
Dec 5, 2025 STEP IN SPACE INC 7
Oct 22, 2025 MDK TRANSPORT LLC ← carrier change 7
Oct 18, 2025 MDK TRANSPORT LLC 25
Aug 21, 2025 K1K TRANS LLC ← carrier change 2
Jan 8, 2025 SOUTHWAYS LLC ← carrier change 10

Operator changes (inspection records)

When consecutive FMCSA inspections list different operating USDOT numbers for this VIN. Common after fleet transfers; can also reflect data-entry errors on rare tickets.

How to read this: FMCSA inspection records show which carrier operated the vehicle on a given date, not the legal owner. A single change may reflect a sale, sublease, or fleet reassignment.

Approximate date From carrier To carrier
Between Jan 8, 2025 and Aug 21, 2025 SOUTHWAYS LLC K1K TRANS LLC
Between Aug 21, 2025 and Oct 18, 2025 K1K TRANS LLC MDK TRANSPORT LLC
Between Oct 22, 2025 and Dec 5, 2025 MDK TRANSPORT LLC STEP IN SPACE INC

We say "Sale/auction not necessarily implied" — we see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me?
This VIN has been pulled into 5 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?
FMCSA inspection records list 4 different operating USDOT numbers for this VIN. That usually means the truck was inspected under more than one fleet (sale, lease, dealer transport, or reassignment). It can also happen if an inspector mistyped a digit on a ticket — open individual inspection rows to verify dates and carriers. These rows are inspection operators, not title holders.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN?
Yes. FMCSA records show 4 inspections 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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