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2023 KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NC

TRAILER • 20 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.

Inspection ticket make differs from vPIC. Canonical identity below is from NHTSA vPIC (VIN decode). Roadside tickets for this VIN also listed: Unknown (1×) . Inspectors sometimes abbreviate or mistype equipment make; both sources are shown on linked inspection pages.
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View full inspection history (20 inspections across 5 carriers)

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

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Inspections
20
Carriers
5
Open recalls
0
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
5VGFW5036PL001213
Model Year
2023
Make
KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NC
Manufacturer
KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NC, INC.
WMI
5VG

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

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (2)
Trailer Length
50
Possible Values
(5:ABDGHPRX)

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
AUTO HAUL EXPRESS LLC 4329325 May 16, 2025 May 20, 2025 2
PALYCH TRANS LLC 4335763 Jun 3, 2025 Aug 12, 2025 7
PM LOGISTICS CORP 3886315 Aug 6, 2025 Oct 22, 2025 2
MLS CAPITAL INC 3648044 Sep 3, 2025 Dec 5, 2025 8
NHX LOGISTICS LLC 4515038 May 23, 2026 May 23, 2026 1

Plates observed

IL · 1013620 IL · 1013620ST IL · 1016569ST IL · 954347ST

Sister VINs

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

5VGFW5030PL000705 5VGFW5030PL000834 5VGFW5030PL001580 5VGFW5030PL002549 5VGFW5030PL002776 5VGFW5030PL003166 5VGFW5030PL003393 5VGFW5031PL000289

Roadside inspections (20)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
87947835 May 23, 2026 NHX LOGISTICS LLC 1
86498233 Dec 5, 2025 MLS CAPITAL INC 0
86331748 Nov 14, 2025 MLS CAPITAL INC 1
86198291 Oct 27, 2025 MLS CAPITAL INC 4
86298358 Oct 22, 2025 PM LOGISTICS CORP 4
86118859 Oct 21, 2025 MLS CAPITAL INC 1
85965801 Oct 1, 2025 MLS CAPITAL INC 8
85802925 Sep 15, 2025 MLS CAPITAL INC 1
85779930 Sep 13, 2025 MLS CAPITAL INC 2
85683820 Sep 3, 2025 MLS CAPITAL INC 3
85481917 Aug 12, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC 2
85429142 Aug 6, 2025 PM LOGISTICS CORP 17
85388415 Aug 1, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC 0
85483303 Jul 28, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC 3
85363224 Jul 22, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC 1
85030855 Jun 23, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC 1
84980761 Jun 12, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC 2
84908627 Jun 3, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC 2
84764594 May 20, 2025 AUTO HAUL EXPRESS LLC 1
84709717 May 16, 2025 AUTO HAUL EXPRESS LLC 0

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 20 times across 5 distinct carriers since first being inspected on May 16, 2025. Most recent inspection: May 23, 2026 by NHX LOGISTICS LLC. 54 total violations cited; 4 out-of-service events.

Date Carrier Violations
May 23, 2026 NHX LOGISTICS LLC 1
Dec 5, 2025 MLS CAPITAL INC ← carrier change 0
Nov 14, 2025 MLS CAPITAL INC 1
Oct 27, 2025 MLS CAPITAL INC 4
Oct 22, 2025 PM LOGISTICS CORP ← carrier change 4
Oct 21, 2025 MLS CAPITAL INC ← carrier change 1
Oct 1, 2025 MLS CAPITAL INC 8
Sep 15, 2025 MLS CAPITAL INC 1
Sep 13, 2025 MLS CAPITAL INC 2
Sep 3, 2025 MLS CAPITAL INC 3
Aug 12, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC ← carrier change 2
Aug 6, 2025 PM LOGISTICS CORP ← carrier change 17
Aug 1, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC ← carrier change 0
Jul 28, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC 3
Jul 22, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC 1
Jun 23, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC 1
Jun 12, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC 2
Jun 3, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC 2
May 20, 2025 AUTO HAUL EXPRESS LLC ← carrier change 1
May 16, 2025 AUTO HAUL EXPRESS LLC 0

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 May 20, 2025 and Jun 3, 2025 AUTO HAUL EXPRESS LLC PALYCH TRANS LLC
Between Aug 1, 2025 and Aug 6, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC PM LOGISTICS CORP
Between Aug 6, 2025 and Aug 12, 2025 PM LOGISTICS CORP PALYCH TRANS LLC
Between Aug 12, 2025 and Sep 3, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC MLS CAPITAL INC
Between Oct 21, 2025 and Oct 22, 2025 MLS CAPITAL INC PM LOGISTICS CORP
Between Oct 22, 2025 and Oct 27, 2025 PM LOGISTICS CORP MLS CAPITAL INC
Between Dec 5, 2025 and May 23, 2026 MLS CAPITAL INC NHX LOGISTICS 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 20 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 5 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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