VIN 3BK5HM8X8SF400891 — 1995 Kenworth C500
Recorded with Erika Lopez Merchan · USDOT 4060227
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3BK5HM8X8SF400891 |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Make | Kenworth |
| Model | C500 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MX 48BC2N (MX) |
| Inspection window | 2025-01-03 to 2026-10-20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 3BK5HM8X8SF400891 | MX 48BC2N | ERIKA LOPEZ MERCHAN · USDOT 4060227 |
| 2025-09-18 | 3BK5HM8X8SF400891 | MX 48BC2N | JOSE ALFREDO HERNANDEZ ANDRADE · USDOT 2513922 |
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
Erika Lopez Merchan Active
- USDOT
- 4060227
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Nuevo Laredo, TA
- Power units
- 11
- Drivers
- 11
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 126
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 25.2%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-20). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
3BK5HM8X8SF400891 is a 1995 Kenworth C500 operated by Erika Lopez Merchan (USDOT 4060227). License plate on its inspection records: MX 48BC2N. 12 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1995 Kenworth C500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3BK5HM8X8SF400891. It is a truck built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the MEXICALI, CALIFORNIA plant. Powertrain: 8V-71 engine, 9.3L 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 12 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-03 and 2026-10-20. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 12 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-20) was in US, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 20 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (14), followed by Driver Fitness (6). 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: Erika Lopez Merchan (USDOT 4060227) from 2025-01-03 to 2026-10-20 — 11 inspections, 2 out-of-service; Jose Alfredo Hernandez Andrade (USDOT 2513922) on 2025-09-18 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | C500 |
| Model Year | 1995 |
| 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 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 |
| Manufacturer | KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | MEXICALI Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | CALIFORNIA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | 8V-71 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 9.3 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 | 14 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | ⚠ High |
| 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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