VIN 2NKHHM5H08M236548 — 2008 Kenworth (KW) T3 Series
Recorded with Welch & Sons Transport Llc · USDOT 3928462
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2NKHHM5H08M236548 |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | Kenworth (KW) |
| Model | T3 Series |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | MS A520166 (Mississippi) |
| Inspection window | 2024-11-20 to 2024-12-20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-20 | 2NKHHM5H08M236548 | MS A520166 | WELCH & SONS TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 3928462 |
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
Welch & Sons Transport Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3928462
- MC
- 1455257
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Gulfport, MS
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2024-12-20). 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
2NKHHM5H08M236548 is a 2008 Kenworth T3 Series operated by Welch & Sons Transport Llc (USDOT 3928462). License plate on its inspection records: MS A520166. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2008 Kenworth T3 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2NKHHM5H08M236548. It is a truck built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the MONTREAL, QUEBEC plant. Powertrain: PX-6/PX-7 engine, 6.7L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg)) places it in Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-20 and 2024-12-20. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2024-12-20) was in Louisiana, 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
Operated by Welch & Sons Transport Llc (USDOT 3928462) from 2024-11-20 to 2024-12-20 — 2 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | T3 Series |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| 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 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg) Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket 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-6/PX-7 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 | 6.7 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 | Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| 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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