VIN 1XKAD79X3CJ316612 — 2012 Kenworth (KW) T6 Series
Recorded with Ruiz L Trucking Llc · USDOT 4214699
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XKAD79X3CJ316612 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | Kenworth (KW) |
| Model | T6 Series |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | CA 9D87273 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-10 to 2026-08-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | 1XKAD79X3CJ316612 | CA 9D87273 | RUIZ L TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 4214699 |
| 2024-12-10 | 1XKAD79X3CJ316612 | CA 9D87273 | ALEJANDRO R CARRILLO · USDOT 2739187 |
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
Ruiz L Trucking Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4214699
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-28). 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
1XKAD79X3CJ316612 is a 2012 Kenworth T6 Series operated by Ruiz L Trucking Llc (USDOT 4214699). License plate on its inspection records: CA 9D87273. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2012 Kenworth T6 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XKAD79X3CJ316612. It is a truck-tractor built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the CHILLICOTHE, OHIO plant. Powertrain: ISX11.9/ISX12G engine, 11.9L 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-12-10 and 2026-08-28. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-28) was in California, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Controlled Substances (2), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Controlled Substances covers alcohol and controlled-substance rules.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Alejandro R Carrillo (USDOT 2739187) on 2024-12-10 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service; Ruiz L Trucking Llc (USDOT 4214699) on 2026-08-28 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | T6 Series |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 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 |
| 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 | ISX11.9/ISX12G The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 11.9 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled Substances | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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