VIN 1NKWGGGG6LR402729 — 2020 Kenworth (KW) W9 Series
Recorded with Richard W Smith Inc · USDOT 267078
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NKWGGGG6LR402729 |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Make | Kenworth (KW) |
| Model | W9 Series |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | PA AH79768 (Pennsylvania) |
| Last inspected | 2026-01-20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | 1NKWGGGG6LR402729 | PA AH79768 | RICHARD W SMITH INC · USDOT 267078 |
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
Richard W Smith Inc Active
- USDOT
- 267078
- MC
- 157527
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Danboro, PA
- Power units
- 8
- Drivers
- 8
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 15
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 28.6%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-01-20). 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
1NKWGGGG6LR402729 is a 2020 Kenworth W9 Series operated by Richard W Smith Inc (USDOT 267078). License plate on its inspection records: PA AH79768. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2020 Kenworth W9 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NKWGGGG6LR402729. It is a incomplete - glider built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the RENTON, WASHINGTON plant.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-01-20). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-01-20) was in Pennsylvania, a Level I — full 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 Richard W Smith Inc (USDOT 267078) on 2026-01-20 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | W9 Series |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| 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) |
| 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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