VIN 1XKWD69X3WR780814 — 1998 Kenworth W900
Recorded with Carstensen & Sons Trucking Inc · USDOT 285579
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XKWD69X3WR780814 |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Make | Kenworth |
| Model | W900 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | MN PAR3941 (Minnesota) |
| Inspection window | 2024-11-12 to 2026-07-13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | 1XKWD69X3WR780814 | MN PAR3941 | CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC · USDOT 285579 |
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
Carstensen & Sons Trucking Inc Active
- USDOT
- 285579
- MC
- 980779
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Broker
- Based in
- Cannon Falls, MN
- Power units
- 42
- Drivers
- 39
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 51
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 17.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-13). 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
1XKWD69X3WR780814 is a 1998 Kenworth W900 operated by Carstensen & Sons Trucking Inc (USDOT 285579). License plate on its inspection records: MN PAR3941. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1998 Kenworth W900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XKWD69X3WR780814. It is a truck-tractor built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the RENTON, WASHINGTON plant. Powertrain: N14 engine, 14L 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 2024-11-12 and 2026-07-13. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-13) was in Minnesota, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. 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 Carstensen & Sons Trucking Inc (USDOT 285579) from 2024-11-12 to 2026-07-13 — 4 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | W900 |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| 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 | N14 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 | 14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
Related vehicles
- 1XKYD49X2PJ263713 Kenworth (1 insp · 1 OOS)
- 5MATA4221NA062369 MAC (6 insp)
- 4J8B04225DT000716 UNPUBLISHE (5 insp)
- 1XP5DB9X37N673219 Peterbilt (3 insp)
- 1XKDDB9X23R707204 Kenworth (3 insp)
- 1XKYD49X8LJ408781 Kenworth (3 insp)
Related
Frequently Asked Questions
What does VIN 1XKWD69X3WR780814 decode to?
Why was 1998 Kenworth W900 VIN 1XKWD69X3WR780814 placed out of service?
What license plate is on VIN 1XKWD69X3WR780814?
Vetting a used truck purchase?
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll send matching new or used trucks — no obligation.