VIN 1XKWD69X41J863790 — 2001 Kenworth W900
Recorded with Jacob Berg Penner · USDOT 3198128
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XKWD69X41J863790 |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Make | Kenworth |
| Model | W900 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | MX 61AE5B (MX) TX R482709 (Texas) |
| Inspection window | 2025-01-22 to 2026-11-05 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | 1XKWD69X41J863790 | MX 61AE5B | JACOB BERG PENNER · USDOT 3198128 |
| 2025-09-12 | 1XKWD69X41J863790 | MX 61AE5B | ABRAM KNELSEN LOEWEN · USDOT 4314825 |
| 2025-04-25 | 1XKWD69X41J863790 | TX R482709 | JK TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 2265833 |
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
Jacob Berg Penner Active
- USDOT
- 3198128
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Cuauhtemoc, CI
- Power units
- 5
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 53
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 71.8%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-11-05). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 2 other carriers (listed below).
What this means
1XKWD69X41J863790 is a 2001 Kenworth W900 operated by Jacob Berg Penner (USDOT 3198128). License plates on its inspection records: MX 61AE5B, TX R482709. 7 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 9 out-of-service results on record. 3 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2001 Kenworth W900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XKWD69X41J863790. It is a truck-tractor built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the CHILLICOTHE, OHIO 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 7 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-22 and 2026-11-05. Its records show 9 out-of-service violations across 7 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 vehicle, 5 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-11-05) was in US, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 19 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (10), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (6). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 3 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Jk Trucking Llc (USDOT 2265833) from 2025-01-22 to 2025-04-25 — 4 inspections, none out of service; Abram Knelsen Loewen (USDOT 4314825) on 2025-09-12 — 1 inspection, 4 out-of-service; Jacob Berg Penner (USDOT 3198128) from 2026-09-30 to 2026-11-05 — 2 inspections, 5 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
3 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2001 Kenworth W900 platform. The most recent, 03V234000, concerns on certain heavy duty trucks equipped with vertical tail pipes, the frame access grabhandle is mounted too high.… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | W900 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| 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 | 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 | 10 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 6 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 3 carriers operated this VIN
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3 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VERTICAL TAIL PIPES, THE FRAME ACCESS GRABHANDLE IS MOUNTED TOO HIGH.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A PERSON TO SLIP AND/OR FALL AND COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GRABHANDLE LOCATION AND IF DETERMINED TO BE MOUNTED TOO HIGH, THE HANDLE WILL BE RELOCATED TO THE PROPER HEIGHT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440.
Issue: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DRIVELINE U-JOINT FASTENERS AT THE OUTPUT YOKE OF THE TRANSMISSION WERE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Risk: UNDER-TIGHTENED FASTENERS CAN LEAD TO THE DRIVELINE BECOMING DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE DRIVELINE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A
Issue: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS." THE MODE DOOR IN AN HVAC SYSTEM CAN BECOME INOPERABLE. THE MODE DOOR CAM AND ACTUATOR COULD BIND, CAUSING THE CAM RETAINING TABS TO SHEAR OFF.
Risk: THIS FAILURE MAY INHIBIT THE ABILITY TO DIRECT AIR BLOWING FROM THE HVAC SYSTEM TO THE WINDSHIELD, POTENTIALLY REDUCING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MODE DOOR OPERATION AND REPLACE THE HVAC CAB MODE HOUSING ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 7, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RE
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