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VIN 1XKWDB9X8YR850397 — 2000 Kenworth (KW) W900

Recorded with Howe Farms 1872 Llc · USDOT 1565980

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Vehicle identity

VIN1XKWDB9X8YR850397
Model year2000
MakeKenworth (KW)
ModelW900
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platesMI BE86304 (Michigan)
MI BC42823 (Michigan)
Inspection window2024-10-31 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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-11-051XKWDB9X8YR850397MI BE86304HOWE FARMS 1872 LLC · USDOT 1565980
2024-12-111XKWDB9X8YR850397MI BC42823GAYLORD LINCOLN · USDOT 1575981

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

Howe Farms 1872 Llc Active

USDOT
1565980
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Horton, MI
Power units
4
Drivers
4
Inspections (24 mo)
1
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
100%

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 1 other carrier (listed below).

VIN
1XKWDB9X8YR850397
Year/Make
2000 Kenworth (KW)
Inspections
3
Open recalls
0

What this means

1XKWDB9X8YR850397 is a 2000 Kenworth W900 operated by Howe Farms 1872 Llc (USDOT 1565980). License plates on its inspection records: MI BE86304, MI BC42823. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.

What this VIN is

2000 Kenworth W900 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XKWDB9X8YR850397. It is a truck-tractor built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the RENTON, WASHINGTON plant. Powertrain: 3406 engine, 14.6L 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 2024-10-31 and 2026-11-05. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-11-05) was in Michigan, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Gaylord Lincoln (USDOT 1575981) from 2024-10-31 to 2024-12-11 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Howe Farms 1872 Llc (USDOT 1565980) on 2026-11-05 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeKENWORTH
ModelW900
Model Year2000
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck-Tractor
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerKENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityRENTON
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateWASHINGTON
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine Model3406
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L14.6
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance3! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by HOWE FARMS 1872 LLC (DOT 1565980)Last seen 2026-11-05
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Michigan · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate MI BE86304
Operated by GAYLORD LINCOLN (DOT 1575981)2024-10-31 → 2024-12-11
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 3 violations
Last inspected in Michigan · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate MI BC42823
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1XKWDB9X8YR850397 decode to?
VIN 1XKWDB9X8YR850397 decodes to a 2000 Kenworth W900 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: 3406; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as KW.
Does VIN 1XKWDB9X8YR850397 have a clean inspection record?
Across 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-31 and 2026-11-05, this vehicle was never placed out of service; 3 violations were recorded.
Which carriers have operated VIN 1XKWDB9X8YR850397?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Howe Farms 1872 Llc (USDOT 1565980), Gaylord Lincoln (USDOT 1575981).
What license plate is on VIN 1XKWDB9X8YR850397?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: MI BE86304 (Michigan), MI BC42823 (Michigan).

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