VIN 1NKWGGGG50R379217 — Kenworth W9 Series
Recorded with Mihm Transportation Company · USDOT 98291
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NKWGGGG50R379217 |
| Make | Kenworth |
| Model | W9 Series |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | IA LR3020 (Iowa) |
| Inspection window | 2025-03-17 to 2026-03-03 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | 1NKWGGGG50R379217 | IA LR3020 | MIHM TRANSPORTATION COMPANY · USDOT 98291 |
| 2025-10-23 | 1NKWGGGG50R379217 | IA LR3020 | MIHM BROTHERS INC · USDOT 1083467 |
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
Mihm Transportation Company Active
- USDOT
- 98291
- MC
- 282344
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Fort Atkinson, IA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-03). 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
1NKWGGGG50R379217 is a Kenworth W9 Series operated by Mihm Transportation Company (USDOT 98291). License plate on its inspection records: IA LR3020. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
Kenworth W9 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NKWGGGG50R379217. It is a incomplete - glider built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the RENTON, WASHINGTON plant. Powertrain: GX engine.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-03-17 and 2026-03-03. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-03) was in Colorado, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). 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: Mihm Brothers Inc (USDOT 1083467) from 2025-03-17 to 2025-10-23 — 3 inspections, 2 out-of-service; Mihm Transportation Company (USDOT 98291) on 2026-03-03 — 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 | RENTON Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | WASHINGTON |
| 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| 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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