VIN 1NKWGGGG50R389049 — KNNW W9 Series
Recorded with Preston Contractors Inc · USDOT 625361
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NKWGGGG50R389049 |
| Make | KNNW |
| Model | W9 Series |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | WV BA549286 (West Virginia) |
| Inspection window | 2025-01-14 to 2025-07-14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1NKWGGGG50R389049 | WV BA549286 | PRESTON CONTRACTORS INC · USDOT 625361 |
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
Preston Contractors Inc Active
- USDOT
- 625361
- MC
- 952926
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Kingwood, WV
- Power units
- 73
- Drivers
- 73
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 42
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 3.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-07-14). 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
1NKWGGGG50R389049 is a KNNW W9 Series operated by Preston Contractors Inc (USDOT 625361). License plate on its inspection records: WV BA549286. 2 roadside inspections 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
KNNW W9 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NKWGGGG50R389049. 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-14 and 2025-07-14. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-07-14) was in Pennsylvania, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Preston Contractors Inc (USDOT 625361) from 2025-01-14 to 2025-07-14 — 2 inspections, 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 | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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