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VIN 1NKDGGGG80J166297 — Kenworth T8 Series

Recorded with Melton Forest Products Inc · USDOT 3219140

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Vehicle identity

VIN1NKDGGGG80J166297
MakeKenworth
ModelT8 Series
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateGA C594EU (Georgia)
Inspection window2024-09-10 to 2026-09-10

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-09-101NKDGGGG80J166297GA C594EUMELTON FOREST PRODUCTS INC · USDOT 3219140

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

Melton Forest Products Inc Active

USDOT
3219140
MC
1007056
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Cuthbert, GA
Power units
8
Drivers
6
Inspections (24 mo)
35
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
45%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-10). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1NKDGGGG80J166297
Year/Make
Kenworth
Inspections
4
Open recalls
0

What this means

1NKDGGGG80J166297 is a Kenworth T8 Series operated by Melton Forest Products Inc (USDOT 3219140). License plate on its inspection records: GA C594EU. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 4 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

Kenworth T8 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NKDGGGG80J166297. 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 2024-09-10 and 2026-09-10. Its records show 4 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-10) was in Alabama, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 8 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (7), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Melton Forest Products Inc (USDOT 3219140) from 2024-09-10 to 2026-09-10 — 4 inspections, 4 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeKENWORTH
ModelT8 Series
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassIncomplete - Glider
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
ManufacturerKENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityCHILLICOTHE
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateOHIO
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive TypeGlider
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance7⚠ High
Driver Fitness1— Minor
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Out-of-Service breakdown:
Driver OOS: 1 · Vehicle OOS: 3 · Hazmat OOS: 0
Operator & inspection history
Operated by MELTON FOREST PRODUCTS INC (DOT 3219140)2024-09-10 → 2026-09-10
4 inspections · 4 OOS · 8 violations
Last inspected in Alabama · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate GA C594EU
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1NKDGGGG80J166297 decode to?
VIN 1NKDGGGG80J166297 decodes to a Kenworth T8 Series — body: Incomplete - Glider.
Why was Kenworth T8 Series VIN 1NKDGGGG80J166297 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 4 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. By type: 3 vehicle, 1 driver. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (7), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN 1NKDGGGG80J166297?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: GA C594EU (Georgia).

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