How do I look up a Kenworth truck by VIN?

Enter the exact 17-character VIN above. TruckWhere decodes it with NHTSA vPIC and checks FMCSA roadside inspection history for that Kenworth VIN.

Is this a complete truck history report?

No. It is a free commercial VIN and DOT roadside inspection summary, plus a paid interpreted roadside-history buyer report. It does not include title brands, liens, insurance claims, auction records, complete odometer history, market pricing, or complete ownership history.

What does 'carriers observed operating this VIN' mean?

Carriers that appeared with this VIN in FMCSA roadside inspection records. Carrier association does not prove ownership.

No records were found — is the truck clean?

No matching FMCSA record does not mean the truck is clean. It means no exact VIN match was found in the available roadside data.

Do old violations mean the truck is still defective?

No. Historical violations do not prove current defects. They tell you what to verify before buying.

Kenworth VIN Decoder, Lookup & DOT History

Decode a Kenworth VIN free, then check its DOT roadside inspection history, violations, out-of-service events, carrier safety, and open recalls — built on official NHTSA and FMCSA public data.

Free FMCSA roadside summary. We accept exact 17-character VINs only and never silently correct a VIN.

Official NHTSA + FMCSA data Free VIN decode Exact-VIN matching No title/odometer claims

Basic facts about Kenworth

Kenworth Truck Company is a PACCAR brand founded in 1923 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington. Nicknamed 'The World's Best,' it builds premium on-highway and vocational Class 8 trucks.

Founded: 1923
Parent company: PACCAR
Common WMIs: 1XK, 1NK, 2NK, 2XK

Kenworth VIN decoder chart

Every Kenworth VIN has 17 characters. Each position encodes specific information, following the North American FMVSS / ISO 3779 standard:

Position	Meaning	What it tells you
1	Country of origin	Where the vehicle was built (e.g. 1/4/5 = United States, 2 = Canada, 3 = Mexico, J = Japan).
2	Manufacturer	Identifies the manufacturer of the vehicle.
3	Vehicle type / division	Manufacturer division or vehicle type. Positions 1–3 together form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).
4–8	Vehicle descriptor (VDS)	Model, body style, cab type, engine, GVWR class, and brake system.
9	Check digit	A calculated digit (0–9 or X) that validates the VIN against transcription errors.
10	Model year	The model year — see the model-year code chart below.
11	Assembly plant	The manufacturing plant where the vehicle was assembled.
12–17	Serial number	The unique production sequence number for this specific vehicle.

Common Kenworth WMIs (positions 1–3)

1XK1NK2NK2XK

WMIs vary by plant and era; this is a representative set, not an exhaustive list. Always rely on the full decode above for an exact VIN.

Model-year codes (position 10)

A = 2010	B = 2011	C = 2012	D = 2013	E = 2014
F = 2015	G = 2016	H = 2017	J = 2018	K = 2019
L = 2020	M = 2021	N = 2022	P = 2023	R = 2024
S = 2025	T = 2026	V = 2027	W = 2028	X = 2029

How to decode a Kenworth VIN

Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-door jamb, frame rail, or title.
Enter it in the decoder above — we accept exact 17-character VINs only.
Read the free decode: make, model, model year, body class, GVWR, and engine.
Review the free FMCSA roadside summary for that exact VIN.
If meaningful inspection history exists, unlock the full DOT buyer report.

Why run a Kenworth VIN check

DOT roadside history — see FMCSA inspection records, violations, and OOS events for the exact VIN.
Carrier safety — safety profiles for the carriers observed operating the VIN.
Open recalls & complaints — NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the make/model/year.
Buying & selling — walk into a deal knowing what to verify and what to ask.

TruckWhere uses official public NHTSA and FMCSA records. It does not include title brands, liens, insurance claims, auction records, or complete odometer history.

Kenworth models we cover

Any Kenworth VIN decodes. Common model lines include:

T680W900T880T800W990T370T270T680E

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Frequently asked questions

How do I look up a Kenworth truck by VIN?: Enter the exact 17-character VIN above. TruckWhere decodes it with NHTSA vPIC and checks FMCSA roadside inspection history for that Kenworth VIN.
Is this a complete truck history report?: No. It is a free commercial VIN and DOT roadside inspection summary, plus a paid interpreted roadside-history buyer report. It does not include title brands, liens, insurance claims, auction records, complete odometer history, market pricing, or complete ownership history.
What does 'carriers observed operating this VIN' mean?: Carriers that appeared with this VIN in FMCSA roadside inspection records. Carrier association does not prove ownership.
No records were found — is the truck clean?: No matching FMCSA record does not mean the truck is clean. It means no exact VIN match was found in the available roadside data.
Do old violations mean the truck is still defective?: No. Historical violations do not prove current defects. They tell you what to verify before buying.