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VIN 2XKDDB0X47M179076 — 2007 Kenworth (KW) T8 Series

Recorded with Housing Specialist Inc · USDOT 3078714

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Vehicle identity

VIN2XKDDB0X47M179076
Model year2007
MakeKenworth (KW)
ModelT8 Series
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateMI RC21993 (Michigan)
Inspection window2024-11-25 to 2025-08-18

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
2025-08-182XKDDB0X47M179076MI RC21993HOUSING SPECIALIST INC · USDOT 3078714

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

Housing Specialist Inc Active

USDOT
3078714
MC
65536
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Freight Forwarder
Based in
Carleton, MI
Power units
21
Drivers
21
Inspections (24 mo)
75
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Vehicle OOS rate
34.6%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-18). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
2XKDDB0X47M179076
Year/Make
2007 Kenworth (KW)
Inspections
2
Open recalls
0

What this means

2XKDDB0X47M179076 is a 2007 Kenworth T8 Series operated by Housing Specialist Inc (USDOT 3078714). License plate on its inspection records: MI RC21993. 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

2007 Kenworth T8 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2XKDDB0X47M179076. It is a truck-tractor built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the MONTREAL, QUEBEC plant. Powertrain: 3406/C15/C16 engine, 14.6L 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-25 and 2025-08-18. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-08-18) was in Michigan, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. 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 Housing Specialist Inc (USDOT 3078714) from 2024-11-25 to 2025-08-18 — 2 inspections, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeKENWORTH
ModelT8 Series
Model Year2007
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck-Tractor
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
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 Model3406/C15/C16
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 L14.6
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 Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance3! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by HOUSING SPECIALIST INC (DOT 3078714)2024-11-25 → 2025-08-18
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 3 violations
Last inspected in Michigan · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate MI RC21993
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 2XKDDB0X47M179076 decode to?
VIN 2XKDDB0X47M179076 decodes to a 2007 Kenworth T8 Series — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: 3406/C15/C16; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as KW.
Does VIN 2XKDDB0X47M179076 have a clean inspection record?
Across 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-25 and 2025-08-18, this vehicle was never placed out of service; 3 violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 2XKDDB0X47M179076?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: MI RC21993 (Michigan).

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