VIN 1NKDGGGG90J182797 — Kenworth (KW) T8 Series
Recorded with E H Tulgestka & Sons Inc · USDOT 587396
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NKDGGGG90J182797 |
| Make | Kenworth (KW) |
| Model | T8 Series |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | MI BB30221 (Michigan) |
| Inspection window | 2024-09-18 to 2026-02-04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | 1NKDGGGG90J182797 | MI BB30221 | E H TULGESTKA & SONS INC · USDOT 587396 |
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
E H Tulgestka & Sons Inc Active
- USDOT
- 587396
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Rogers City, MI
- Power units
- 9
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 8
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 57.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-02-04). 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
1NKDGGGG90J182797 is a Kenworth T8 Series operated by E H Tulgestka & Sons Inc (USDOT 587396). License plate on its inspection records: MI BB30221. 3 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 1NKDGGGG90J182797. 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-18 and 2026-02-04. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-02-04) was in Michigan, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by E H Tulgestka & Sons Inc (USDOT 587396) from 2024-09-18 to 2026-02-04 — 3 inspections, 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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