VIN 1NKWGGGG40J181677 — Kenworth W9 Series
Recorded with Erickson Transportation Inc · USDOT 597340
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NKWGGGG40J181677 |
| Make | Kenworth |
| Model | W9 Series |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | MN 29821D (Minnesota) |
| Last inspected | 2026-09-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | 1NKWGGGG40J181677 | MN 29821D | ERICKSON TRANSPORTATION INC · USDOT 597340 |
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
Erickson Transportation Inc Active
- USDOT
- 597340
- MC
- 287396
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Jackson, MN
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 33.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-15). 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
1NKWGGGG40J181677 is a Kenworth W9 Series operated by Erickson Transportation Inc (USDOT 597340). License plate on its inspection records: MN 29821D. 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
Kenworth W9 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NKWGGGG40J181677. It is a incomplete - glider built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the CHILLICOTHE, OHIO plant. Powertrain: GX engine.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-09-15). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-15) was in South Dakota, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Erickson Transportation Inc (USDOT 597340) on 2026-09-15 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | W9 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) |
| Engine Model | GX The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| 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. |
Operator & inspection history
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