VIN 1NPBL79X8JD488173 — 2018 Peterbilt (PTRB) 579
Recorded with Swain Oil Transport · USDOT 1630325
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NPBL79X8JD488173 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Peterbilt (PTRB) |
| Model | 579 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 27851T2 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2026-07-28 to 2026-09-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 1NPBL79X8JD488173 | CA 27851T2 | SWAIN OIL TRANSPORT · USDOT 1630325 |
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
Swain Oil Transport Active
- USDOT
- 1630325
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Power units
- 38
- Drivers
- 35
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 39
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 21.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-01). 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
1NPBL79X8JD488173 is a 2018 Peterbilt 579 operated by Swain Oil Transport (USDOT 1630325). License plate on its inspection records: CA 27851T2. 2 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
2018 Peterbilt 579 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NPBL79X8JD488173. It is a truck built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: ISX 11.9/12 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-07-28 and 2026-09-01. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-01) was in California, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Hazmat (1). Hazmat covers hazardous-materials packaging, placards and shipping papers.
Operator history
Operated by Swain Oil Transport (USDOT 1630325) from 2026-07-28 to 2026-09-01 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 579 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| 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 | DENTON Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | TEXAS |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | ISX 11.9/12 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 | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hazmat | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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