VIN 3BKJHM6X8DF580085 — 2013 Kenworth (KW) K270/K370
Recorded with L L Pelling Co Inc · USDOT 725553
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3BKJHM6X8DF580085 |
| Model year | 2013 |
| Make | Kenworth (KW) |
| Model | K270/K370 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | IA EZE602 (Iowa) |
| Last inspected | 2025-10-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-15 | 3BKJHM6X8DF580085 | IA EZE602 | L L PELLING CO INC · USDOT 725553 |
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
L L Pelling Co Inc Active
- USDOT
- 725553
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- North Liberty, IA
- Power units
- 148
- Drivers
- 138
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 15
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 4
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 71.4%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-15). 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
3BKJHM6X8DF580085 is a 2013 Kenworth K270/K370 operated by L L Pelling Co Inc (USDOT 725553). License plate on its inspection records: IA EZE602. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2013 Kenworth K270/K370 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3BKJHM6X8DF580085. It is a truck built by KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY at the MEXICALI, BAJA CALIFORNIA plant. Powertrain: PX-6/PX-7 engine, 6.7L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg)) places it in Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-10-15). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-15) was in Iowa, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 6 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (6). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by L L Pelling Co Inc (USDOT 725553) on 2025-10-15 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | K270/K370 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| 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 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg) Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks |
| 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-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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | ⚠ High |
| 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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