VIN 1NKAL29X5VJ736181 — 2027 Kenworth T6 Series
Recorded with Gerald's Truck Repair & Towing Inc · USDOT 683293
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NKAL29X5VJ736181 |
| Model year | 2027 |
| Make | Kenworth |
| Model | T6 Series |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | LA B008580 (Louisiana) |
| Inspection window | 2025-04-07 to 2026-04-29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | 1NKAL29X5VJ736181 | LA B008580 | GERALD'S TRUCK REPAIR & TOWING INC · USDOT 683293 |
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
Gerald's Truck Repair & Towing Inc Active
- USDOT
- 683293
- MC
- 317863
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Scott, LA
- Power units
- 14
- Drivers
- 10
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 16
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 5
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-29). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1NKAL29X5VJ736181 is a 2027 Kenworth T6 Series operated by Gerald's Truck Repair & Towing Inc (USDOT 683293). License plate on its inspection records: LA B008580. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2027 Kenworth T6 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NKAL29X5VJ736181. It is a truck built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the CHILLICOTHE, OHIO plant. Powertrain: ISL G/ISLG-NZ/L9N engine, 8.9L displacement, running on natural gas. 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-04-07 and 2026-04-29. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-29) was in Louisiana, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Controlled Substances (1). Controlled Substances covers alcohol and controlled-substance rules.
Operator history
Operated by Gerald's Truck Repair & Towing Inc (USDOT 683293) from 2025-04-07 to 2026-04-29 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | T6 Series |
| Model Year | 2027 |
| 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 | ISL G/ISLG-NZ/L9N The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 8.9 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Natural Gas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled Substances | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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