VIN 1XKDA28X9LS550127 — 2020 Kenworth (KW) T8 Series
Recorded with Potter's Hauling & Excavation Llc · USDOT 4347519
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XKDA28X9LS550127 |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Make | Kenworth (KW) |
| Model | T8 Series |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CT BT82515 (Connecticut) |
| Last inspected | 2025-10-09 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-09 | 1XKDA28X9LS550127 | CT BT82515 | POTTER'S HAULING & EXCAVATION LLC · USDOT 4347519 |
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
Potter's Hauling & Excavation Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4347519
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Andover, CT
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-09). 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
1XKDA28X9LS550127 is a 2020 Kenworth T8 Series operated by Potter's Hauling & Excavation Llc (USDOT 4347519). License plate on its inspection records: CT BT82515. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2020 Kenworth T8 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XKDA28X9LS550127. It is a truck-tractor built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the SEATTLE, WASHINGTON plant. Powertrain: ISL G/ISLGNZ/L9N engine, 8.9L displacement, running on natural gas. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-10-09). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-09) was in Connecticut, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Potter's Hauling & Excavation Llc (USDOT 4347519) on 2025-10-09 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | T8 Series |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| 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 | SEATTLE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | WASHINGTON |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | ISL G/ISLGNZ/L9N The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 8.9 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Natural Gas 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 | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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