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VIN 1NKZXKEX9NJ474890 — 2022 Kenworth T880

Recorded with Kerns Trucking Inc · USDOT 328429

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Vehicle identity

VIN1NKZXKEX9NJ474890
Model year2022
MakeKenworth
ModelT880
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License plateSC P776736 (South Carolina)
Inspection window2025-08-21 to 2026-04-02

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-04-021NKZXKEX9NJ474890SC P776736KERNS TRUCKING INC · USDOT 328429

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

Kerns Trucking Inc Active

USDOT
328429
MC
111268
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Broker & Shipper
Based in
Blacksburg, SC
Power units
139
Drivers
135
Inspections (24 mo)
278
Crashes (24 mo)
10
Vehicle OOS rate
12%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-02). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1NKZXKEX9NJ474890
Year/Make
2022 Kenworth
Inspections
4
Open recalls
0

What this means

1NKZXKEX9NJ474890 is a 2022 Kenworth T880 operated by Kerns Trucking Inc (USDOT 328429). License plate on its inspection records: SC P776736. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

2022 Kenworth T880 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NKZXKEX9NJ474890. It is a truck built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the CHILLICOTHE, OHIO plant. Powertrain: MX-11 engine, 10.8L 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-08-21 and 2026-04-02. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-02) was in South Carolina, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Kerns Trucking Inc (USDOT 328429) from 2025-08-21 to 2026-04-02 — 4 inspections, 2 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeKENWORTH
ModelT880
Model Year2022
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerKENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityCHILLICOTHE
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateOHIO
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelMX-11
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L10.8
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive TypeOther
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance2! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by KERNS TRUCKING INC (DOT 328429)2025-08-21 → 2026-04-02
4 inspections · 2 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in South Carolina · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate SC P776736
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1NKZXKEX9NJ474890 decode to?
VIN 1NKZXKEX9NJ474890 decodes to a 2022 Kenworth T880 — body: Truck; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: MX-11; fuel: Diesel.
Why was 2022 Kenworth T880 VIN 1NKZXKEX9NJ474890 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 2 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. By type: 2 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (2), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN 1NKZXKEX9NJ474890?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: SC P776736 (South Carolina).

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