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2020 KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NC

TRAILER • 6 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.

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View full inspection history (6 inspections across 4 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
6
Carriers
4
Open recalls
0
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
5VGFW5328LL002876
Model Year
2020
Make
KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NC
Manufacturer
KAUFMAN TRAILERS OF NC, INC.
WMI
5VG

Weight & Dimensions

Vehicle Type
TRAILER
Axles
2

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
53
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
PALYCH TRANS LLC 4335763 Jun 6, 2025 Aug 13, 2025 2
MLS CAPITAL INC 3648044 Dec 5, 2025 Dec 5, 2025 1
LCZW CARGO LLC 4492127 Feb 3, 2026 Feb 11, 2026 2
ALIEN CORPORATION 3097118 Feb 4, 2026 Feb 4, 2026 1

Plates observed

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

WA · 8949AK WA · 89479AK

Sister VINs

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

5VGFW5320LL001298 5VGFW5320LL002015 5VGFW5320LL002371 5VGFW5320LL005206 5VGFW5320LL005299 5VGFW5320LL006310 5VGFW5320LL007487 5VGFW5320LL008672

Roadside inspections (6)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
87032281 Feb 11, 2026 LCZW CARGO LLC 2
87039899 Feb 4, 2026 ALIEN CORPORATION 3
86985339 Feb 3, 2026 LCZW CARGO LLC 2
86506547 Dec 5, 2025 MLS CAPITAL INC 3
85499753 Aug 13, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC 3
84903670 Jun 6, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC 6

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 4 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Jun 6, 2025. Most recent inspection: Feb 11, 2026 by LCZW CARGO LLC. 19 total violations cited; 3 out-of-service events.

Date Carrier Violations
Feb 11, 2026 LCZW CARGO LLC 2
Feb 4, 2026 ALIEN CORPORATION ← carrier change 3
Feb 3, 2026 LCZW CARGO LLC ← carrier change 2
Dec 5, 2025 MLS CAPITAL INC ← carrier change 3
Aug 13, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC ← carrier change 3
Jun 6, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC 6

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 Aug 13, 2025 and Dec 5, 2025 PALYCH TRANS LLC MLS CAPITAL INC
Between Dec 5, 2025 and Feb 3, 2026 MLS CAPITAL INC LCZW CARGO LLC
Between Feb 3, 2026 and Feb 4, 2026 LCZW CARGO LLC ALIEN CORPORATION
Between Feb 4, 2026 and Feb 11, 2026 ALIEN CORPORATION LCZW CARGO 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? ▾
FMCSA inspection records list 4 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.

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NHTSA

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