VIN 1NKDGGGG40J202079 — Kenworth (KW) T8 Series
Recorded with Tarantino Transportation Inc · USDOT 2136250
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NKDGGGG40J202079 |
| Make | Kenworth (KW) |
| Model | T8 Series |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | NC VW4417 (North Carolina) |
| Inspection window | 2025-03-21 to 2026-08-06 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | 1NKDGGGG40J202079 | NC VW4417 | TARANTINO TRANSPORTATION INC · USDOT 2136250 |
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
Tarantino Transportation Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2136250
- MC
- 744426
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Wendell, NC
- Power units
- 15
- Drivers
- 9
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 24
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 25%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-06). 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
1NKDGGGG40J202079 is a Kenworth T8 Series operated by Tarantino Transportation Inc (USDOT 2136250). License plate on its inspection records: NC VW4417. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
Kenworth T8 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NKDGGGG40J202079. It is a incomplete - glider built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the CHILLICOTHE, OHIO plant.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-03-21 and 2026-08-06. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-06) was in Tennessee, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Tarantino Transportation Inc (USDOT 2136250) from 2025-03-21 to 2026-08-06 — 4 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | T8 Series |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Glider The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| 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) |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | Glider Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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