2021 KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NE, INC. Kaufman Trailers of NE, Inc.

Trailer • TRAILER • 11 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 (11 inspections across 7 carriers)

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

Inspections
11
Carriers
7
Open recalls
0
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
5SHFW5031MB001589
Model Year
2021
Make
KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NE, INC.
Model
Kaufman Trailers of NE, Inc.
Manufacturer
KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NE
WMI
5SH

Weight & Dimensions

Body Class
Trailer
Vehicle Type
TRAILER
Axles
3

Manufacturing

Plant City
BEAVER CITY
Plant State
NEBRASKA
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 2, 2026

Carriers on this VIN

Technical details (3)

Trailer Length
50
Possible Values
(5:ABDGHPRX)
Other Trailer Info
Trailer Type: Flatbed

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
ILK HAULERS INC 3430923 Mar 13, 2025 Mar 13, 2025 1
JACKSON SERVICES 4329335 Mar 22, 2025 Mar 22, 2025 1
AUTO HAUL EXPRESS LLC 4329325 Apr 13, 2025 Jun 5, 2025 2
PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC 4335257 Jul 15, 2025 Aug 28, 2025 4
NIMBUS 2000 LLC 4436542 Sep 15, 2025 Sep 15, 2025 1
DMLCSL LLC 4476927 Dec 9, 2025 Dec 9, 2025 1
MTMFO LLC 4501798 Feb 25, 2026 Feb 25, 2026 1

Plates observed

From roadside inspections and reportable crash filings — not a DMV title history.

Sister VINs

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

Roadside inspections (11)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
87169437 Feb 25, 2026 MTMFO LLC 0
86528484 Dec 9, 2025 DMLCSL LLC 0
85802106 Sep 15, 2025 NIMBUS 2000 LLC 4
85638856 Aug 28, 2025 PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC 0
85482223 Aug 12, 2025 PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC 3
85231850 Jul 15, 2025 PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC 1
85231848 Jul 15, 2025 PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC 1
84890647 Jun 5, 2025 AUTO HAUL EXPRESS LLC 2
84401301 Apr 13, 2025 AUTO HAUL EXPRESS LLC 1
84206199 Mar 22, 2025 JACKSON SERVICES 1
84116685 Mar 13, 2025 ILK HAULERS INC 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.

This VIN has been inspected 11 times across 7 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Mar 13, 2025. Most recent inspection: Feb 25, 2026 by MTMFO LLC. 14 total violations cited; 3 out-of-service events.

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 Mar 13, 2025 and Mar 22, 2025 ILK HAULERS INC JACKSON SERVICES
Between Mar 22, 2025 and Apr 13, 2025 JACKSON SERVICES AUTO HAUL EXPRESS LLC
Between Jun 5, 2025 and Jul 15, 2025 AUTO HAUL EXPRESS LLC PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC
Between Aug 28, 2025 and Sep 15, 2025 PINGVIN EXPRESS LLC NIMBUS 2000 LLC
Between Sep 15, 2025 and Dec 9, 2025 NIMBUS 2000 LLC DMLCSL LLC
Between Dec 9, 2025 and Feb 25, 2026 DMLCSL LLC MTMFO LLC

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 11 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 7 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 3 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.

Data sources & freshness

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