VIN 1XKYDP9X9GJ492021 — 2016 Kenworth T680
Recorded with Carolina Cargo Inc · USDOT 4000839
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XKYDP9X9GJ492021 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | Kenworth |
| Model | T680 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | NC DD1476 (North Carolina) IL P1184434 (Illinois) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-18 to 2026-07-31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | 1XKYDP9X9GJ492021 | NC DD1476 | CAROLINA CARGO INC · USDOT 4000839 |
| 2025-03-25 | 1XKYDP9X9GJ492021 | IL P1184434 | KUDA TRANS LLC · USDOT 3288051 |
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
Carolina Cargo Inc Active
- USDOT
- 4000839
- MC
- 1503605
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Weaverville, NC
- Power units
- 35
- Drivers
- 35
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 48
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 28.6%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-31). 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
1XKYDP9X9GJ492021 is a 2016 Kenworth T680 operated by Carolina Cargo Inc (USDOT 4000839). License plates on its inspection records: NC DD1476, IL P1184434. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2016 Kenworth T680 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XKYDP9X9GJ492021. 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 2024-12-18 and 2026-07-31. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-31) was in Alabama, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (4), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). 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: Kuda Trans Llc (USDOT 3288051) from 2024-12-18 to 2025-03-25 — 2 inspections, 2 out-of-service; Carolina Cargo Inc (USDOT 4000839) on 2026-07-31 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2016 Kenworth T680 platform. The most recent, 20V593000, concerns paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2016-2021 kenworth t680 trucks equipped with a 2.1m cab and wabco 6s/6m abs brake system w… 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 6 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | T680 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| 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 | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| 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 2016-2021 Kenworth T680 trucks equipped with a 2.1m Cab and WABCO 6S/6M ABS brake system with drum brakes. The brake systems were manufactured with a standard rear-brake ABS modulator valve instead of a quick release valve, which may exceed the inte
Risk: Longer than expected service-brake release timing may lengthen vehicle stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will replace the standard rear-brake, ABS modulator valve with a quick release valve, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-425-828-5888. PACCAR's
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