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VIN 1NP5XBEX5WN456311 — 1998 Peterbilt (PTRB) 379

Recorded with Barrett Transport Llc · USDOT 4061062

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Vehicle identity

VIN1NP5XBEX5WN456311
Model year1998
MakePeterbilt (PTRB)
Model379
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License plateKY 002523A (Kentucky)
Inspection window2026-02-19 to 2026-09-10

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-09-101NP5XBEX5WN456311KY 002523ABARRETT TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 4061062

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

Barrett Transport Llc Active

USDOT
4061062
MC
1540913
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Whitesburg, KY
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections (24 mo)
4
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-10). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1NP5XBEX5WN456311
Year/Make
1998 Peterbilt (PTRB)
Inspections
4
Open recalls
0

What this means

1NP5XBEX5WN456311 is a 1998 Peterbilt 379 operated by Barrett Transport Llc (USDOT 4061062). License plate on its inspection records: KY 002523A. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.

What this VIN is

1998 Peterbilt 379 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NP5XBEX5WN456311. It is a truck built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the MADISON, TENNESSEE plant. Powertrain: 3406/C15/C16 engine. 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-02-19 and 2026-09-10. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-10) was in Kentucky, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. 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 Barrett Transport Llc (USDOT 4061062) from 2026-02-19 to 2026-09-10 — 4 inspections, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model379
Model Year1998
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerPETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityMADISON
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateTENNESSEE
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine Model3406/C15/C16
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive TypeOther
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance1— Minor
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by BARRETT TRANSPORT LLC (DOT 4061062)2026-02-19 → 2026-09-10
4 inspections · 0 OOS · 1 violations
Last inspected in Kentucky · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate KY 002523A
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1NP5XBEX5WN456311 decode to?
VIN 1NP5XBEX5WN456311 decodes to a 1998 Peterbilt 379 — body: Truck; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: 3406/C15/C16. The make is filed with FMCSA as PTRB.
Does VIN 1NP5XBEX5WN456311 have a clean inspection record?
Across 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-02-19 and 2026-09-10, this vehicle was never placed out of service; 1 violation was recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 1NP5XBEX5WN456311?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: KY 002523A (Kentucky).

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