VIN 1NKDX4EXXCJ303164 — 2012 Kenworth (KW) T8 Series
Recorded with Charles H Carter & Son Inc · USDOT 249918
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NKDX4EXXCJ303164 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | Kenworth (KW) |
| Model | T8 Series |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | IL P1074366 (Illinois) |
| Last inspected | 2025-01-14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-14 | 1NKDX4EXXCJ303164 | IL P1074366 | CHARLES H CARTER & SON INC · USDOT 249918 |
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
Charles H Carter & Son Inc Active
- USDOT
- 249918
- MC
- 177496
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Fairfield, IL
- Power units
- 48
- Drivers
- 36
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 44
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 38.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-01-14). 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
1NKDX4EXXCJ303164 is a 2012 Kenworth T8 Series operated by Charles H Carter & Son Inc (USDOT 249918). License plate on its inspection records: IL P1074366. 1 roadside inspection 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
2012 Kenworth T8 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NKDX4EXXCJ303164. It is a truck built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the CHILLICOTHE, OHIO plant. Powertrain: ISX engine, 15L displacement, running on diesel. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-01-14). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-01-14) was in Illinois, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Charles H Carter & Son Inc (USDOT 249918) on 2025-01-14 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | T8 Series |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| 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 | ISX The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 15 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel 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 | Other Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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