VIN 2NK5LJ9X2TM228882 — 1996 Kenworth (KW) C500
Recorded with Dvm Utilities Inc · USDOT 1233293
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2NK5LJ9X2TM228882 |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Make | Kenworth (KW) |
| Model | C500 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MI BE57232 (Michigan) |
| Last inspected | 2026-06-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | 2NK5LJ9X2TM228882 | MI BE57232 | DVM UTILITIES INC · USDOT 1233293 |
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
Dvm Utilities Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1233293
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Sterling Heights, MI
- Power units
- 158
- Drivers
- 55
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 28
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 44.4%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-01). 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
2NK5LJ9X2TM228882 is a 1996 Kenworth C500 operated by Dvm Utilities Inc (USDOT 1233293). License plate on its inspection records: MI BE57232. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 4 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1996 Kenworth C500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2NK5LJ9X2TM228882. It is a truck built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the MONTREAL, QUEBEC plant. Powertrain: 4L-53 engine, 3.5L 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-06-01). Its records show 4 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 driver, 2 hazmat. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-01) was in Michigan, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Hazmat (3), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Hazmat covers hazardous-materials packaging, placards and shipping papers.
Operator history
Operated by Dvm Utilities Inc (USDOT 1233293) on 2026-06-01 — 1 inspection, 4 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | C500 |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| Series | Export |
| 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 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 | MONTREAL Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | QUEBEC |
| Plant Country | CANADA |
| Engine Model | 4L-53 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 | 4 |
| Displacement L | 3.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hazmat | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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