VIN 2NKHHM7X3CM310770 — 2012 Kenworth (KW) T3 Series
Recorded with Parker Communications Llc · USDOT 3880838
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2NKHHM7X3CM310770 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | Kenworth (KW) |
| Model | T3 Series |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | TX 1N01618 (Texas) PA PT285M5 (Pennsylvania) |
| Last inspected | 2025-09-06 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-06 | 2NKHHM7X3CM310770 | TX 1N01618 | PARKER COMMUNICATIONS LLC · USDOT 3880838 |
| 2025-09-06 | 2NKHHM7X3CM310770 | PA PT285M5 | DANDY SERVICE CORPORATION · USDOT 202393 |
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
Parker Communications Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3880838
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- San Angelo, TX
- Power units
- 16
- Drivers
- 28
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-06). 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
2NKHHM7X3CM310770 is a 2012 Kenworth T3 Series operated by Parker Communications Llc (USDOT 3880838). License plates on its inspection records: TX 1N01618, PA PT285M5. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2012 Kenworth T3 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2NKHHM7X3CM310770. 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 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections (most recent activity 2025-09-06). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-09-06) was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3), followed by Driver Fitness (2). 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: Parker Communications Llc (USDOT 3880838) on 2025-09-06 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service; Dandy Service Corporation (USDOT 202393) on 2025-09-06 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | T3 Series |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| 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 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL |
| 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 | Air 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 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 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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