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2021 KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NC

TRAILER • 12 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: Other (1×), 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 (12 inspections across 6 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
12
Carriers
6
Open recalls
0
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
5VGFW5038ML007302
Model Year
2021
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
Apr 30, 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
GFT EXPRESS LLC 4225562 Nov 13, 2024 Dec 20, 2024 3
CRYSTAL TRUCKING INC 1165156 Jan 30, 2025 Mar 27, 2025 2
KLU TRANS LLC 4263046 Apr 11, 2025 May 9, 2025 2
BM 5 EXPRESS LLC 4252114 Jul 28, 2025 Aug 22, 2025 3
FMK GROUP INC 4252237 Sep 8, 2025 Sep 8, 2025 1
KDN TRANSPORT GROUP LLC 4518172 Apr 25, 2026 Apr 25, 2026 1

Plates observed

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

ME · 5594333 IL · 1024533ST IL · 1022657ST IL · 987586ST IL · 1008028ST IL · 974439ST IL · 958328ST IL · 897506ST

Sister VINs

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

5VGFW5030ML000800 5VGFW5030ML002210 5VGFW5030ML002434 5VGFW5030ML002613 5VGFW5030ML003390 5VGFW5030ML003700 5VGFW5030ML003941 5VGFW5030ML004023

Roadside inspections (12)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
87684131 Apr 25, 2026 KDN TRANSPORT GROUP LLC 0
85721576 Sep 8, 2025 FMK GROUP INC 2
85566929 Aug 22, 2025 BM 5 EXPRESS LLC 0
85561955 Aug 20, 2025 BM 5 EXPRESS LLC 6
85361438 Jul 28, 2025 BM 5 EXPRESS LLC 1
84642397 May 9, 2025 KLU TRANS LLC 5
84384119 Apr 11, 2025 KLU TRANS LLC 0
84255812 Mar 27, 2025 CRYSTAL TRUCKING INC 6
83767339 Jan 30, 2025 CRYSTAL TRUCKING INC 9
83471896 Dec 20, 2024 GFT EXPRESS LLC 3
83243542 Nov 22, 2024 GFT EXPRESS LLC 0
83173815 Nov 13, 2024 GFT EXPRESS LLC 3

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 12 times across 6 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Nov 13, 2024. Most recent inspection: Apr 25, 2026 by KDN TRANSPORT GROUP LLC. 35 total violations cited; 5 out-of-service events.

Date Carrier Violations
Apr 25, 2026 KDN TRANSPORT GROUP LLC 0
Sep 8, 2025 FMK GROUP INC ← carrier change 2
Aug 22, 2025 BM 5 EXPRESS LLC ← carrier change 0
Aug 20, 2025 BM 5 EXPRESS LLC 6
Jul 28, 2025 BM 5 EXPRESS LLC 1
May 9, 2025 KLU TRANS LLC ← carrier change 5
Apr 11, 2025 KLU TRANS LLC 0
Mar 27, 2025 CRYSTAL TRUCKING INC ← carrier change 6
Jan 30, 2025 CRYSTAL TRUCKING INC 9
Dec 20, 2024 GFT EXPRESS LLC ← carrier change 3
Nov 22, 2024 GFT EXPRESS LLC 0
Nov 13, 2024 GFT EXPRESS LLC 3

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 Dec 20, 2024 and Jan 30, 2025 GFT EXPRESS LLC CRYSTAL TRUCKING INC
Between Mar 27, 2025 and Apr 11, 2025 CRYSTAL TRUCKING INC KLU TRANS LLC
Between May 9, 2025 and Jul 28, 2025 KLU TRANS LLC BM 5 EXPRESS LLC
Between Aug 22, 2025 and Sep 8, 2025 BM 5 EXPRESS LLC FMK GROUP INC
Between Sep 8, 2025 and Apr 25, 2026 FMK GROUP INC KDN TRANSPORT GROUP 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 12 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 6 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 5 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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