VIN 1NKDGGGG80R495678 — Kenworth T8 Series
Recorded with Brandon Cooper · USDOT 2439176
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NKDGGGG80R495678 |
| Make | Kenworth |
| Model | T8 Series |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | TN W9804HY (Tennessee) TN S9781HY (Tennessee) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-27 to 2026-06-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | 1NKDGGGG80R495678 | TN W9804HY | BRANDON COOPER · USDOT 2439176 |
| 2024-12-27 | 1NKDGGGG80R495678 | TN S9781HY | TRI STAR TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 907272 |
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
Brandon Cooper Active
- USDOT
- 2439176
- MC
- 991471
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Livingston, TN
- Power units
- 9
- Drivers
- 9
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 27
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 40%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-01). 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
1NKDGGGG80R495678 is a Kenworth T8 Series operated by Brandon Cooper (USDOT 2439176). License plates on its inspection records: TN W9804HY, TN S9781HY. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
Kenworth T8 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NKDGGGG80R495678. It is a incomplete - glider built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the RENTON, WASHINGTON plant.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-12-27 and 2026-06-01. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-01) was in Tennessee, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (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: Tri Star Transport Llc (USDOT 907272) on 2024-12-27 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Brandon Cooper (USDOT 2439176) on 2026-06-01 — 1 inspection, 3 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 | RENTON Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | WASHINGTON |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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