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VIN 2NKHHM6X2EM413117 — 2014 Kenworth (KW) T3 Series

Recorded with Grota Auto Service Inc · USDOT 4543967

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Vehicle identity

VIN2NKHHM6X2EM413117
Model year2014
MakeKenworth (KW)
ModelT3 Series
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License platesMA Z15561 (Massachusetts)
MA 3465A (Massachusetts)
Inspection window2024-12-10 to 2026-09-09

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-09-092NKHHM6X2EM413117MA Z15561GROTA AUTO SERVICE INC · USDOT 4543967
2025-07-152NKHHM6X2EM413117MA 3465AUNION AUTO TOWING INC · USDOT 3228026

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

Grota Auto Service Inc Active

USDOT
4543967
MC
1803681
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
New Bedford, MA
Power units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections (24 mo)
3
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-09). 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).

VIN
2NKHHM6X2EM413117
Year/Make
2014 Kenworth (KW)
Inspections
4
Open recalls
0

What this means

2NKHHM6X2EM413117 is a 2014 Kenworth T3 Series operated by Grota Auto Service Inc (USDOT 4543967). License plates on its inspection records: MA Z15561, MA 3465A. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.

What this VIN is

2014 Kenworth T3 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2NKHHM6X2EM413117. 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 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 2024-12-10 and 2026-09-09. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-09) was in Rhode Island, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Union Auto Towing Inc (USDOT 3228026) from 2024-12-10 to 2025-07-15 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Grota Auto Service Inc (USDOT 4543967) from 2026-03-10 to 2026-09-09 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeKENWORTH
ModelT3 Series
Model Year2014
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerKENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityMONTREAL
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateQUEBEC
Plant CountryCANADA
Engine ModelPX-6/PX-7
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L6.7
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type4x2
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by GROTA AUTO SERVICE INC (DOT 4543967)2026-03-10 → 2026-09-09
2 inspections · 1 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Rhode Island · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate MA Z15561
Operated by UNION AUTO TOWING INC (DOT 3228026)2024-12-10 → 2025-07-15
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in US · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate MA 3465A
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 2NKHHM6X2EM413117 decode to?
VIN 2NKHHM6X2EM413117 decodes to a 2014 Kenworth T3 Series — body: Truck; GVWR: Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg); engine: PX-6/PX-7; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as KW.
Why was 2014 Kenworth T3 Series VIN 2NKHHM6X2EM413117 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. By type: 1 vehicle.
Which carriers have operated VIN 2NKHHM6X2EM413117?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Grota Auto Service Inc (USDOT 4543967), Union Auto Towing Inc (USDOT 3228026).
What license plate is on VIN 2NKHHM6X2EM413117?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: MA Z15561 (Massachusetts), MA 3465A (Massachusetts).

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