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VIN 1NPALU0X07D685029 — 2007 Peterbilt (PTRB) 357

Recorded with Mercer Fraser Company · USDOT 2806285

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Vehicle identity

VIN1NPALU0X07D685029
Model year2007
MakePeterbilt (PTRB)
Model357
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License plateCA 62776P1 (California)
Inspection window2024-08-29 to 2026-04-30

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
2026-04-301NPALU0X07D685029CA 62776P1MERCER FRASER COMPANY · USDOT 2806285

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

Mercer Fraser Company Active

USDOT
2806285
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Fortuna, CA
Power units
134
Drivers
74
Inspections (24 mo)
68
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Vehicle OOS rate
36.8%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-30). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1NPALU0X07D685029
Year/Make
2007 Peterbilt (PTRB)
Inspections
3
Open recalls
0

What this means

1NPALU0X07D685029 is a 2007 Peterbilt 357 operated by Mercer Fraser Company (USDOT 2806285). License plate on its inspection records: CA 62776P1. 3 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

2007 Peterbilt 357 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NPALU0X07D685029. It is a truck built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: C12/C13 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-08-29 and 2026-04-30. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-30) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2), followed by Unsafe Driving (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Mercer Fraser Company (USDOT 2806285) from 2024-08-29 to 2026-04-30 — 3 inspections, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model357
Model Year2007
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 CityDENTON
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateTEXAS
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelC12/C13
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 Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance2! Moderate
Unsafe Driving2! Moderate
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by MERCER FRASER COMPANY (DOT 2806285)2024-08-29 → 2026-04-30
3 inspections · 0 OOS · 4 violations
Last inspected in California · Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present · Plate CA 62776P1
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by Mercer Fraser Company
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1NPALU0X07D685029 decode to?
VIN 1NPALU0X07D685029 decodes to a 2007 Peterbilt 357 — body: Truck; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: C12/C13. The make is filed with FMCSA as PTRB.
Does VIN 1NPALU0X07D685029 have a clean inspection record?
Across 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-08-29 and 2026-04-30, this vehicle was never placed out of service; 4 violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 1NPALU0X07D685029?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: CA 62776P1 (California).

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