2018 KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NC

TRAILER • 6 inspections

View full inspection history (6 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
6
Carriers
2
Open Recalls
0
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
5VGFL4331JL001237
Model Year
2018
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 1, 2026

Technical details (2)

Trailer Length
43
Possible Values
(5:ABDGHPRX)

Carriers that operated this vehicle

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
K1K TRANS LLC 4282391 Jan 30, 2025 May 2, 2025 5
HAULDEX LLC 4489350 Jan 8, 2026 Jan 8, 2026 1

Roadside inspections (6)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
86745874 Jan 8, 2026 HAULDEX LLC 5
84570056 May 2, 2025 K1K TRANS LLC 0
84094500 Mar 5, 2025 K1K TRANS LLC 5
83992223 Feb 26, 2025 K1K TRANS LLC 1
83957112 Feb 21, 2025 K1K TRANS LLC 7
83749784 Jan 30, 2025 K1K TRANS 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.

This VIN has been inspected 6 times across 2 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Jan 30, 2025. Most recent inspection: Jan 8, 2026 by HAULDEX LLC. 19 total violations cited; 3 out-of-service events.

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 May 2, 2025 and Jan 8, 2026 K1K TRANS LLC HAULDEX 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 6 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 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.

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