2017 KENWORTH T8 Series
VIN 1NKDX7TX8HJ151039
Operating carrier of this vehicle
Pkbn Hauling Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2316663
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Sugar Grove, OH
- Power units
- 29
- Drivers
- 31
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 8
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
What this means
1NKDX7TX8HJ151039 decodes to a 2017 KENWORTH T8 Series. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. Zero out-of-service results — clean inspection history for the operating carrier(s).
What this VIN is
2017 KENWORTH T8 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NKDX7TX8HJ151039. It is a truck built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the CHILLICOTHE, OHIO plant. Powertrain: ISX11.9/ISX12G engine, 11.9L 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 2025-11-19). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service — a clean roadside record for the operating carrier(s), which is a positive signal for maintenance and compliance. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
This vehicle was operated by PKBN HAULING LLC (DOT 2316663) during our inspection window. Open the carrier profile for that operator’s full safety record, authority status, and fleet size.
How to use this report
If you’re buying this truck: its clean out-of-service record is encouraging, but still verify current condition with an independent pre-purchase inspection. If you’re investigating an incident: the operator history above links to the carrier’s full FMCSA profile, where you can review authority, insurance, and crash records. This page aggregates public FMCSA roadside data and NHTSA vPIC decode for this VIN; it is informational and not a substitute for a title search or a hands-on inspection.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | T8 Series |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| 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 | ISX11.9/ISX12G The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 11.9 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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