2019 KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NC

TRAILER • 10 inspections

View full inspection history (10 inspections across 2 carriers)

Cross-carrier timeline with operator-change callouts — every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, including inspections under previous owners.

Inspections
10
Carriers
2
Open Recalls
0
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
5VGFE4431KL005489
Model Year
2019
Make
KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NC

Weight & Dimensions

Vehicle Type
TRAILER
Axles
3

Manufacturing

Plant City
LEXINGTON
Plant State
NORTH CAROLINA
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 2, 2026

Technical details (2)

Trailer Length
44
Possible Values
(5:ABDGHPRX)

Vehicle Ownership History

This VIN has appeared in inspections under 2 different carriers. Dates reflect first and last inspection under each carrier.

Carrier USDOT First seen Last seen Inspections
PER TERRAM TRANSPORT LLC 3980855 Jul 25, 2023 Jun 11, 2025 9
AMARA TRANSPORT LLC 4229939 Aug 6, 2025 Aug 6, 2025 1

Plates observed

Roadside inspections (10)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
85438408 Aug 6, 2025 AMARA TRANSPORT LLC 3
84942395 Jun 11, 2025 PER TERRAM TRANSPORT LLC 1
84310826 Apr 2, 2025 PER TERRAM TRANSPORT LLC 2
81282170 Apr 5, 2024 PER TERRAM TRANSPORT LLC 0
81191341 Mar 25, 2024 PER TERRAM TRANSPORT LLC 3
81050133 Mar 5, 2024 PER TERRAM TRANSPORT LLC 0
80283495 Nov 30, 2023 PER TERRAM TRANSPORT LLC 0
81209865 Nov 10, 2023 PER TERRAM TRANSPORT LLC 0
80094623 Nov 6, 2023 PER TERRAM TRANSPORT LLC 1
79247519 Jul 25, 2023 PER TERRAM TRANSPORT LLC 2

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 10 times across 2 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Jul 25, 2023. Most recent inspection: Aug 6, 2025 by AMARA TRANSPORT LLC. 12 total violations cited; 1 out-of-service event.

Carrier ownership transitions

Each row marks a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

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 Jun 11, 2025 and Aug 6, 2025 PER TERRAM TRANSPORT LLC AMARA TRANSPORT 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 10 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?
Yes — FMCSA inspection records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT-numbered carriers. We see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment. Inspection records do not confirm legal ownership; they confirm operation on a given date.
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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