VIN 3BKBXJ0X7GF499498 — 2016 Kenworth T4 Series
Recorded with Hawkins Inc · USDOT 75303
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3BKBXJ0X7GF499498 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | Kenworth |
| Model | T4 Series |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | ND 9516PRA (North Dakota) |
| Last inspected | 2026-08-26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-26 | 3BKBXJ0X7GF499498 | ND 9516PRA | HAWKINS INC · USDOT 75303 |
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
Hawkins Inc Active
- USDOT
- 75303
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper & Cargo Tank Facility
- Based in
- Roseville, MN
- Power units
- 501
- Drivers
- 376
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 0
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 9
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-26). 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.What this means
3BKBXJ0X7GF499498 is a 2016 Kenworth T4 Series operated by Hawkins Inc (USDOT 75303). License plate on its inspection records: ND 9516PRA. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2016 Kenworth T4 Series is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3BKBXJ0X7GF499498. It is a truck built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the MEXICALI, BAJA CALIFORNIA plant. Powertrain: PX-9 engine, 8.9L 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-08-26). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-26) was in Minnesota, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Controlled Substances (2). Controlled Substances covers alcohol and controlled-substance rules.
Operator history
Operated by Hawkins Inc (USDOT 75303) on 2026-08-26 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | T4 Series |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| 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 | BAJA CALIFORNIA |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | PX-9 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 | 8.9 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 | Other Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled Substances | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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