VIN 2NK3HJ6X4PM263121 — 2023 Kenworth (KW) T280
Recorded with Gold Star Foods Inc · USDOT 1747691
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2NK3HJ6X4PM263121 |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Make | Kenworth (KW) |
| Model | T280 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 98395U3 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2024-09-17 to 2026-09-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 2NK3HJ6X4PM263121 | CA 98395U3 | GOLD STAR FOODS INC · USDOT 1747691 |
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
Gold Star Foods Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1747691
- MC
- 915931
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Ontario, CA
- Power units
- 217
- Drivers
- 303
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 309
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 8
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 12.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-01). 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
2NK3HJ6X4PM263121 is a 2023 Kenworth T280 operated by Gold Star Foods Inc (USDOT 1747691). License plate on its inspection records: CA 98395U3. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2023 Kenworth T280 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2NK3HJ6X4PM263121. It is a truck built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the MONTREAL, QUEBEC plant. Powertrain: PX-9 engine, 8.9L displacement, running on diesel, paired with a automatic transmission. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg)) places it in Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-17 and 2026-09-01. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-01) was in California, a Level I — full 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
Operated by Gold Star Foods Inc (USDOT 1747691) from 2024-09-17 to 2026-09-01 — 4 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | T280 |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg) Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks |
| Manufacturer | KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | MONTREAL Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | QUEBEC |
| Plant Country | CANADA |
| Engine Model | PX-9 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 | 8.9 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. |
| Transmission Style | Automatic Manual, automated-manual (AMT), or automatic — affects driver pool and resale. |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | ! 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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