VIN 2NKHHM7X8HM164972 — 2017 Kenworth T3 Series
Recorded with Hank's Specialties Inc · USDOT 670341
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2NKHHM7X8HM164972 |
| Model year | 2017 |
| Make | Kenworth |
| Model | T3 Series |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | MN YCH3355 (Minnesota) MN YCH3855 (Minnesota) |
| Inspection window | 2026-09-08 to 2026-10-27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 2NKHHM7X8HM164972 | MN YCH3355 | HANK'S SPECIALTIES INC · USDOT 670341 |
| 2026-09-08 | 2NKHHM7X8HM164972 | MN YCH3855 | STERICYCLE INC · USDOT 397962 |
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
Hank's Specialties Inc Active
- USDOT
- 670341
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- New Brighton, MN
- Power units
- 19
- Drivers
- 19
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 21
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 6.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-27). 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
2NKHHM7X8HM164972 is a 2017 Kenworth T3 Series operated by Hank's Specialties Inc (USDOT 670341). License plates on its inspection records: MN YCH3355, MN YCH3855. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
2017 Kenworth T3 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2NKHHM7X8HM164972. 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 between 2026-09-08 and 2026-10-27. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-27) was in Wisconsin, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. 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: Stericycle Inc (USDOT 397962) on 2026-09-08 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Hank's Specialties Inc (USDOT 670341) on 2026-10-27 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | T3 Series |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| 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. |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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