VIN 3BKHHM8X3CF379107 — 1982 Kenworth 548CH
Recorded with International Transportes S De Rl De Cv · USDOT 2285704
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3BKHHM8X3CF379107 |
| Model year | 1982 |
| Make | Kenworth |
| Model | 548CH |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 03294E1 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-17 to 2026-05-06 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | 3BKHHM8X3CF379107 | CA 03294E1 | INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTES S DE RL DE CV · USDOT 2285704 |
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
International Transportes S De Rl De Cv Active
- USDOT
- 2285704
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Mexicali, BN
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 12
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 12.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-06). 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.What this means
3BKHHM8X3CF379107 is a 1982 Kenworth 548CH operated by International Transportes S De Rl De Cv (USDOT 2285704). License plate on its inspection records: CA 03294E1. 14 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
1982 Kenworth 548CH is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3BKHHM8X3CF379107. 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 14 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-17 and 2026-05-06. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 14 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-06) was in US, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by International Transportes S De Rl De Cv (USDOT 2285704) from 2024-10-17 to 2026-05-06 — 14 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | 548CH |
| Model Year | 1982 |
| 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 | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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