VIN 1XKDPP0X5FJ437003 — 2015 Kenworth T8 Series
Recorded with Ernie Trans Corp · USDOT 3621054
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XKDPP0X5FJ437003 |
| Model year | 2015 |
| Make | Kenworth |
| Model | T8 Series |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | NJ L886AA (New Jersey) NJ AX708E (New Jersey) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-17 to 2026-06-22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | 1XKDPP0X5FJ437003 | NJ L886AA | ERNIE TRANS CORP · USDOT 3621054 |
| 2024-12-17 | 1XKDPP0X5FJ437003 | NJ AX708E | HEAVY WEIGHT TRANSPORT INC · USDOT 1716174 |
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
Ernie Trans Corp Active
- USDOT
- 3621054
- MC
- 1236891
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Clark, NJ
- Power units
- 20
- Drivers
- 20
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 39
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 33.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-22). 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
1XKDPP0X5FJ437003 is a 2015 Kenworth T8 Series operated by Ernie Trans Corp (USDOT 3621054). License plates on its inspection records: NJ L886AA, NJ AX708E. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2015 Kenworth T8 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XKDPP0X5FJ437003. It is a truck-tractor built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the CHILLICOTHE, OHIO plant. Powertrain: MX/MX-13 engine, 12.9L 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 2024-12-17 and 2026-06-22. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-22) was in Pennsylvania, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Fatigued Driving (HOS) (3), followed by Vehicle Maintenance (2). Fatigued Driving (HOS) covers hours-of-service limits and logbook / ELD records.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Heavy Weight Transport Inc (USDOT 1716174) on 2024-12-17 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service; Ernie Trans Corp (USDOT 3621054) on 2026-06-22 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | T8 Series |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| 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 | MX/MX-13 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 | 12.9 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 | Other Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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