VIN 1NPAXUTX96N881978 — 2006 Peterbilt 357
Recorded with Freedom Express Transport Corp · USDOT 3680973
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NPAXUTX96N881978 |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Make | Peterbilt |
| Model | 357 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | FL P3687J (Florida) |
| Inspection window | 2025-12-17 to 2026-07-22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | 1NPAXUTX96N881978 | FL P3687J | FREEDOM EXPRESS TRANSPORT CORP · USDOT 3680973 |
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
Freedom Express Transport Corp Active
- USDOT
- 3680973
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- West Palm Bch, FL
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-22). 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
1NPAXUTX96N881978 is a 2006 Peterbilt 357 operated by Freedom Express Transport Corp (USDOT 3680973). License plate on its inspection records: FL P3687J. 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
2006 Peterbilt 357 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NPAXUTX96N881978. It is a truck built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the MADISON, TENNESSEE 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 2025-12-17 and 2026-07-22. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-22) was in Florida, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Freedom Express Transport Corp (USDOT 3680973) from 2025-12-17 to 2026-07-22 — 3 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 357 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| 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 | C12/C13 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. |
Operator & inspection history
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