VIN 1N9APB1AXN2393133 — 2022 Nikola (NIKO) TRE
Recorded with Rni Transportation · USDOT 3143776
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1N9APB1AXN2393133 |
| Model year | 2022 |
| Make | Nikola (NIKO) |
| Model | TRE |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | CA 9H00691 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-03-14 to 2026-08-16 |
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-16 | 1N9APB1AXN2393133 | CA 9H00691 | RNI TRANSPORTATION · USDOT 3143776 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Rni Transportation Active
- USDOT
- 3143776
- MC
- 100952
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Mira Loma, CA
- Power units
- 22
- Drivers
- 5
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 45
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 40%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-16). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
1N9APB1AXN2393133 is a 2022 Nikola TRE operated by Rni Transportation (USDOT 3143776). License plate on its inspection records: CA 9H00691. 5 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2022 Nikola TRE is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1N9APB1AXN2393133. It is a truck-tractor built by NIKOLA CORPORATION at the COOLIDGE, ARIZONA plant. Powertrain: running on electric. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-03-14 and 2026-08-16. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 5 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-16) was in California, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (3), followed by Vehicle Maintenance (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Rni Transportation (USDOT 3143776) from 2025-03-14 to 2026-08-16 — 5 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | NIKOLA |
| Model | TRE |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Series | BEV |
| Trim | High Roof, Extended Cab Over |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier |
| Manufacturer | NIKOLA CORPORATION The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | COOLIDGE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | ARIZONA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Fuel Type Primary | Electric Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 6x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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