VIN 1XKDD4EX5LR377799 — 2020 Kenworth T8 Series
Recorded with Empire Southwest Llc · USDOT 44064
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XKDD4EX5LR377799 |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Make | Kenworth |
| Model | T8 Series |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | AZ AJ82016 (Arizona) |
| Inspection window | 2024-11-07 to 2025-08-05 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-05 | 1XKDD4EX5LR377799 | AZ AJ82016 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC · USDOT 44064 |
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
Empire Southwest Llc Active
- USDOT
- 44064
- MC
- 164259
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Broker
- Based in
- Mesa, AZ
- Power units
- 1,178
- Drivers
- 1,175
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 378
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 9
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 8.6%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-05). 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
1XKDD4EX5LR377799 is a 2020 Kenworth T8 Series operated by Empire Southwest Llc (USDOT 44064). License plate on its inspection records: AZ AJ82016. 5 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2020 Kenworth T8 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XKDD4EX5LR377799. It is a truck-tractor built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the RENTON, WASHINGTON plant. Powertrain: ISX / X15 engine, 15L 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 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-07 and 2025-08-05. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 5 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver, 2 hazmat. Its most recent inspection (2025-08-05) was in Arizona, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Hazmat (3), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Hazmat covers hazardous-materials packaging, placards and shipping papers.
Operator history
Operated by Empire Southwest Llc (USDOT 44064) from 2024-11-07 to 2025-08-05 — 5 inspections, 3 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 | 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 | ISX / X15 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hazmat | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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