VIN 1NK1LP9X7NJ490876 — 1992 Kenworth K100
Recorded with Thunderhaul Logistics Llc · USDOT 4244546
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NK1LP9X7NJ490876 |
| Model year | 1992 |
| Make | Kenworth |
| Model | K100 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | FL DF70GE (Florida) IL P1165612 (Illinois) |
| Inspection window | 2024-09-13 to 2026-09-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 1NK1LP9X7NJ490876 | FL DF70GE | THUNDERHAUL LOGISTICS LLC · USDOT 4244546 |
| 2025-05-01 | 1NK1LP9X7NJ490876 | IL P1165612 | TAURUS AUTO GROUP INC · USDOT 2498811 |
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
Thunderhaul Logistics Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4244546
- MC
- 1644272
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Acworth, GA
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 8
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 25%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-01). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
1NK1LP9X7NJ490876 is a 1992 Kenworth K100 operated by Thunderhaul Logistics Llc (USDOT 4244546). License plates on its inspection records: FL DF70GE, IL P1165612. 7 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
1992 Kenworth K100 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NK1LP9X7NJ490876. It is a truck built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the CHILLICOTHE, OHIO plant. Powertrain: 12V-71 engine, 14L displacement, running on diesel. 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 7 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-13 and 2026-09-01. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 7 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-01) was in South Dakota, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 14 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (10), followed by Unsafe Driving (3). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Taurus Auto Group Inc (USDOT 2498811) from 2024-09-13 to 2025-05-01 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Thunderhaul Logistics Llc (USDOT 4244546) from 2026-02-17 to 2026-09-01 — 6 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | K100 |
| Model Year | 1992 |
| Series | Export |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck 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 | KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | CHILLICOTHE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | OHIO |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | 12V-71 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 |
| Displacement L | 14 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel 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 | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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