VIN 1XKWD69X4TS720433 — 1996 Kenworth (KW) W900
Recorded with Celtic Cartage Inc · USDOT 1197429
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XKWD69X4TS720433 |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Make | Kenworth (KW) |
| Model | W900 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | IL P1304444 (Illinois) |
| Inspection window | 2025-02-12 to 2025-08-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-28 | 1XKWD69X4TS720433 | IL P1304444 | CELTIC CARTAGE INC · USDOT 1197429 |
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
Celtic Cartage Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1197429
- MC
- 476351
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Palos Hills, IL
- Power units
- 185
- Drivers
- 185
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 213
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 10
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 26.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-28). 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
1XKWD69X4TS720433 is a 1996 Kenworth W900 operated by Celtic Cartage Inc (USDOT 1197429). License plate on its inspection records: IL P1304444. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1996 Kenworth W900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XKWD69X4TS720433. It is a truck-tractor built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the SEATTLE, 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-02-12 and 2025-08-28. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-08-28) was in Illinois, 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 Celtic Cartage Inc (USDOT 1197429) from 2025-02-12 to 2025-08-28 — 3 inspections, 3 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | W900 |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| 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 | 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
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