VIN 1NPAXBEX2VN437017 — 1997 Peterbilt (PTRB) 357
Recorded with Elite Drywall Performance Inc · USDOT 4358488
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NPAXBEX2VN437017 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Peterbilt (PTRB) |
| Model | 357 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NC ZB69414 (North Carolina) |
| Last inspected | 2026-05-20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | 1NPAXBEX2VN437017 | NC ZB69414 | ELITE DRYWALL PERFORMANCE INC · USDOT 4358488 |
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
Elite Drywall Performance Inc Active
- USDOT
- 4358488
- MC
- 1705137
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Mooresville, NC
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-20). 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
1NPAXBEX2VN437017 is a 1997 Peterbilt 357 operated by Elite Drywall Performance Inc (USDOT 4358488). License plate on its inspection records: NC ZB69414. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1997 Peterbilt 357 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NPAXBEX2VN437017. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-05-20). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-20) was in North Carolina, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Driver Fitness (2), followed by Vehicle Maintenance (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Elite Drywall Performance Inc (USDOT 4358488) on 2026-05-20 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 357 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| 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 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 |
| Manufacturer | PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | MADISON Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | TENNESSEE |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | 3406/C15/C16 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | Other Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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