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118XAZ
Main Info
| Make | KENWORTH |
| Model | W9 Series |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor |
| Manufacturer Name | KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY |
| VIN | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
Additional records for 1XKWD49X8KJ249217
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Engine and Transmission Info
| Engine Configuration | In-Line |
| Engine Number Of Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine Hp | 400 |
| Engine Hp To | 600 |
| Engine Power Kw | 298.2800 |
| Engine Model | Cummins ISX |
| Displacement Cc | 15000 |
| Displacement L | 15 |
| Displacement Ci | 915.3561614209 |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel |
Additional Info
| Body Cab Type | MDHD: Conventional |
| Brake System Type | Air |
| Drive Type | 6x4 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From | Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) |
| Note | 47,001-57,000 lbs. |
| Plant City | Chillicothe |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Plant State | Ohio |
Reports and Complaints
You can leave a report or complaint if you witness unsafe driving of a vehicle with a license plate 118XAZ . By leaving a report or complaint, you will help bring an unsafe driver to justice and will make the road safer and could decrease the number of injuries and fatalities including trucks
Inactive
MC-402522
USDOT 805401
Wiggins, NE, 69023
| Date | State | Unit Make | Vin |
| 06-DEC-20 | CO | Freightliner | 1FUJGECK5ALAM9667 |
Inspection Date 06-DEC-20 Report# COPF01302431
Inspection Id: 642919275
Inspection date:
06-DEC-20
Inspection State:
CO
Number of violations:
1
Inspection Status:
Walk-around
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Hazmat violations:
1
Hazmat placard required:
Y
Vehicle Maintenance violations:
1
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Maintenance inspection:
Y
Hazmat inspection:
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# COPF01302431
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Freightliner | CO | 118XAZ | 1FUJGECK5ALAM9667 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | BEAL | OK | AK6661 | 1BN2T43201B006285 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Freightliner CO 118XAZ 1FUJGECK5ALAM9667 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER BEAL OK AK6661 1BN2T43201B006285 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| BEALL TRAILERS | Beall Trailers | 2001 | TRAILER | Trailer |
| FREIGHTLINER | Cascadia | 2010 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
Violations for Inspection Report# 642919275
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 39345B2PC | Brakes All Others | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Truck | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Truck No 39345B2PC Brakes All Others Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit |
Active
MC-45510
USDOT 237811
Montrose, CO, 81401
| Date | State | Unit Make | Vin |
| 31-MAR-23 | CO | Kenworth | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 07-JAN-23 | CO | Kenworth | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 09-NOV-21 | CO | Kenworth | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 29-AUG-21 | CO | Kenworth | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 24-MAY-21 | CO | Kenworth | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 13-JAN-21 | CO | Kenworth | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 11-JUL-20 | CO | Kenworth | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 04-SEP-19 | CO | Kenworth | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 19-AUG-19 | CO | Kenworth | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 18-MAY-19 | CO | Kenworth | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 26-NOV-18 | CO | KWDT | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
Inspection Date 31-MAR-23 Report# COPM49200564
Inspection Id: 704182608
Inspection date:
31-MAR-23
Inspection State:
CO
Number of violations:
1
Inspection Status:
Full
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Hazmat violations:
1
Hazmat placard required:
Y
Vehicle Maintenance violations:
1
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Maintenance inspection:
Y
Hazmat inspection:
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# COPM49200564
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Kenworth | CO | 118XAZ | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | HEIT | CO | BRM437 | 5HTAM4526G7H81715 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Kenworth CO 118XAZ 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER HEIT CO BRM437 5HTAM4526G7H81715 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| KENWORTH | W9 Series | 2019 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
| HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO. | 2016 | TRAILER | Trailer |
Violations for Inspection Report# 704182608
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 39345DLUV | Brakes All Others | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Trailer | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Trailer No 39345DLUV Brakes All Others Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle |
Inspection Date 07-JAN-23 Report# CO1A14000408
Inspection Id: 707594292
Inspection date:
07-JAN-23
Inspection State:
CO
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Driver-Only
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# CO1A14000408
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Kenworth | CO | 118XAZ | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | HEIL | CO | BRM435 | 1BN2T42358B009662 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Kenworth CO 118XAZ 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER HEIL CO BRM435 1BN2T42358B009662 |
Inspection Date 09-NOV-21 Report# CO5C64000018
Inspection Id: 667493757
Inspection date:
09-NOV-21
Inspection State:
CO
Number of violations:
1
Inspection Status:
Driver-Only
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Unsafe Driving violations:
1
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# CO5C64000018
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Kenworth | CO | 118XAZ | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | HEIL | CO | 139YQJ | 5HTSA4520K7601860 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Kenworth CO 118XAZ 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER HEIL CO 139YQJ 5HTSA4520K7601860 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| KENWORTH | W9 Series | 2019 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
| HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO. | Heil Trailer International, Co. | 2019 | TRAILER | Trailer |
Violations for Inspection Report# 667493757
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 3922SLLS4 | Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit. | Driver | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver No 3922SLLS4 Speeding 4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit. |
Inspection Date 29-AUG-21 Report# CO5C43000048
Inspection Id: 661919508
Inspection date:
29-AUG-21
Inspection State:
CO
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Driver-Only
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# CO5C43000048
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Kenworth | CO | 118XAZ | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | HEIL | CO | 139YQJ | 5HTSA4520K7601860 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Kenworth CO 118XAZ 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER HEIL CO 139YQJ 5HTSA4520K7601860 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| KENWORTH | W9 Series | 2019 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
| HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO. | Heil Trailer International, Co. | 2019 | TRAILER | Trailer |
Inspection Date 24-MAY-21 Report# CO1D79000462
Inspection Id: 654711246
Inspection date:
24-MAY-21
Inspection State:
CO
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Driver-Only
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Hazmat violations:
1
Hazmat placard required:
Y
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# CO1D79000462
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Kenworth | CO | 118XAZ | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | HEIL | CO | 139YQJ | 5HTSA4520K7601860 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Kenworth CO 118XAZ 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER HEIL CO 139YQJ 5HTSA4520K7601860 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| KENWORTH | W9 Series | 2019 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
| HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO. | Heil Trailer International, Co. | 2019 | TRAILER | Trailer |
Inspection Date 13-JAN-21 Report# CO1A08000301
Inspection Id: 645481368
Inspection date:
13-JAN-21
Inspection State:
CO
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Driver-Only
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Hazmat violations:
1
Hazmat placard required:
Y
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# CO1A08000301
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Kenworth | CO | 118XAZ | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | HEIL | CO | 139YQJ | 5HTSA4520K7601860 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Kenworth CO 118XAZ 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER HEIL CO 139YQJ 5HTSA4520K7601860 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| KENWORTH | W9 Series | 2019 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
| HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO. | Heil Trailer International, Co. | 2019 | TRAILER | Trailer |
Inspection Date 11-JUL-20 Report# CO2A41000002
Inspection Id: 632230173
Inspection date:
11-JUL-20
Inspection State:
CO
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Driver-Only
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# CO2A41000002
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Kenworth | CO | 118XAZ | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | HEIL | CO | 139YQJ | 5HTSA4520K7601860 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Kenworth CO 118XAZ 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER HEIL CO 139YQJ 5HTSA4520K7601860 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| KENWORTH | W9 Series | 2019 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
| HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO. | Heil Trailer International, Co. | 2019 | TRAILER | Trailer |
Inspection Date 04-SEP-19 Report# CO6800001366
Inspection Id: 611331372
Inspection date:
04-SEP-19
Inspection State:
CO
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Walk-around
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Hazmat violations:
1
Hazmat placard required:
Y
Hazmat violations:
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Maintenance inspection:
Y
Hazmat inspection:
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# CO6800001366
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Kenworth | CO | 118XAZ | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | Polar Tank Trailer | CO | 789XQH | 5HTSA4520K7601860 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Kenworth CO 118XAZ 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER Polar Tank Trailer CO 789XQH 5HTSA4520K7601860 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| KENWORTH | W9 Series | 2019 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
| HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO. | Heil Trailer International, Co. | 2019 | TRAILER | Trailer |
Inspection Date 19-AUG-19 Report# COHM45002611
Inspection Id: 609904629
Inspection date:
19-AUG-19
Inspection State:
CO
Number of violations:
3
Inspection Status:
Walk-around
Time weight of the inspection:
3
Driver OOS violations:
3
Hazmat violations:
1
Number of OOS violations:
3
Hazmat placard required:
Y
Hours-of-Service violations:
3
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Maintenance inspection:
Y
Hazmat inspection:
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# COHM45002611
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Kenworth | CO | 118XAZ | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | HEIL | CO | 789XQH | 5HTSA4520K7601860 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Kenworth CO 118XAZ 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER HEIL CO 789XQH 5HTSA4520K7601860 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| KENWORTH | W9 Series | 2019 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
| HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO. | Heil Trailer International, Co. | 2019 | TRAILER | Trailer |
Violations for Inspection Report# 609904629
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 3953A2PROP | Hours | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Driver | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver Yes 3953A2PROP Hours Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) |
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| 3953A3PROP | Hours | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | Driver | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver Yes 3953A3PROP Hours Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) |
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| 3958E | False Log | False report of drivers record of duty status | Driver | Yes |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver Yes 3958E False Log False report of drivers record of duty status |
Inspection Date 18-MAY-19 Report# COPF10402118
Inspection Id: 601693362
Inspection date:
18-MAY-19
Inspection State:
CO
Number of violations:
1
Inspection Status:
Driver-Only
Time weight of the inspection:
2
Unsafe Driving violations:
1
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# COPF10402118
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | Kenworth | CO | 118XAZ | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | HEIL | CO | 789XQH | 5HTSA4520K7601860 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR Kenworth CO 118XAZ 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER HEIL CO 789XQH 5HTSA4520K7601860 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| KENWORTH | W9 Series | 2019 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
| HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO. | Heil Trailer International, Co. | 2019 | TRAILER | Trailer |
Violations for Inspection Report# 601693362
| Violation Code | Violation Type | Description | Unit | OOS |
| 39216 | Seat Belt | Failing to use seat belt while operating CMV | Driver | No |
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Unit OOS Code Type Description |
Driver No 39216 Seat Belt Failing to use seat belt while operating CMV |
Inspection Date 26-NOV-18 Report# COPF10401799
Inspection Id: 586966068
Inspection date:
26-NOV-18
Inspection State:
CO
Number of violations:
No
Inspection Status:
Driver-Only
Time weight of the inspection:
1
Unsafe Driving inspection :
Y
Hours-of-Service inspection:
Y
Driver Fitness inspection:
Y
Alcohol Controlled Subst :
Y
Vehicle Information for Inspection Report# COPF10401799
| Unit | Unit Type | Unit Make | Unit State | License Plate | Unit VIN |
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | KWDT | CO | 118XAZ | 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | HEIL | CO | TEMP429525 | 5HTSA4520K7601860 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License Plate Unit VIN |
1 TRUCK TRACTOR KWDT CO 118XAZ 1XKWD49X8KJ249217 |
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Unit Unit Type Unit Make Unit State License License Unit VIN |
2 SEMI-TRAILER HEIL CO TEMP429525 5HTSA4520K7601860 |
| Make | Model | Year | Vehicle Type | Body Class |
| KENWORTH | W9 Series | 2019 | TRUCK | Truck-Tractor |
| HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL, CO. | Heil Trailer International, Co. | 2019 | TRAILER | Trailer |
Accidents involving VIN 118XAZ
| Date | State | License Plate |
| 07-JAN-23 | CO | 118XAZ |
Accident Date 07-JAN-23 Report# CO2023000040
Accident Id: CO2023000040
Accident Date:
07-JAN-23
Accident State:
CO
Vehicle ID involved in a crash:
Fatalities reported in the crash:
0
Injuries reported in the crash:
0
Was a vehicle towed from the scene:
Y
Hazardous materials were released:
Description of the trafficway:
Two-Way Trafficway Not Divided
Access control description:
Partial Access Control
Road surface condition:
Ice
Weather condition:
No Adverse Conditions
Light condition:
Daylight
Vehicle VIN:
1XKWD49X8KJ249217
Vehicle license number:
118XAZ
Vehicle license state:
CO
Severity weight that is assigned to the incident:
1
Description of the citation issue:
NO
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