VIN 1XKYDP9X8LJ341021 — 2020 Kenworth T680
Recorded with Romano Trucking Services Llc · USDOT 3406498
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XKYDP9X8LJ341021 |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Make | Kenworth |
| Model | T680 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | NJ AZ454S (New Jersey) NJ AY349S (New Jersey) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-09 to 2025-11-11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | 1XKYDP9X8LJ341021 | NJ AZ454S | ROMANO TRUCKING SERVICES LLC · USDOT 3406498 |
| 2024-10-25 | 1XKYDP9X8LJ341021 | NJ AY349S | BLUE LIGHT TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 3156301 |
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
Romano Trucking Services Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3406498
- MC
- 1097387
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Elizabeth, NJ
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 10
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 83.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-11-11). 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
1XKYDP9X8LJ341021 is a 2020 Kenworth T680 operated by Romano Trucking Services Llc (USDOT 3406498). License plates on its inspection records: NJ AZ454S, NJ AY349S. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2020 Kenworth T680 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XKYDP9X8LJ341021. 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-09 and 2025-11-11. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-11-11) was in Tennessee, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 7 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (7). 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: Blue Light Transport Llc (USDOT 3156301) from 2024-10-09 to 2024-10-25 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Romano Trucking Services Llc (USDOT 3406498) on 2025-11-11 — 1 inspection, 3 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2020 Kenworth T680 platform. The most recent, 19V176000, concerns paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2020 kenworth t680, t800, t880, w900 and w990 trucks. the rear axles may not contain oil.… 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. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | T680 |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| 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 | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2020 Kenworth T680, T800, T880, W900 and W990 trucks. The rear axles may not contain oil.
Risk: Without lubricating oil, the bearings, hub and axle shafts may wear, resulting in the separation of a wheel end from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Paccar will notify owners, and Kenworth dealers will inspect all of the rear axles for the presence of oil. If no oil is present, the wheels ends will be removed and the bearings, hub and axle shaft will be inspected for damage. If excessive wear o
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