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VIN 1NPBXLP9X0MD71489 — Peterbilt (PTRB) 579

Recorded with Empire Auto Transportation Group Inc · USDOT 1427959

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Vehicle identity

VIN1NPBXLP9X0MD71489
MakePeterbilt (PTRB)
Model579
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateNY 68800PC (New York)
Last inspected2026-05-21

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
2026-05-211NPBXLP9X0MD71489NY 68800PCEMPIRE AUTO TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC · USDOT 1427959

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

Empire Auto Transportation Group Inc Active

USDOT
1427959
MC
539721
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Syracuse, NY
Power units
17
Drivers
14
Inspections (24 mo)
58
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Vehicle OOS rate
11.4%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-21). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1NPBXLP9X0MD71489
Year/Make
Peterbilt (PTRB)
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

1NPBXLP9X0MD71489 is a Peterbilt 579 operated by Empire Auto Transportation Group Inc (USDOT 1427959). License plate on its inspection records: NY 68800PC. 1 roadside inspection 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

Peterbilt 579 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NPBXLP9X0MD71489. It is a truck built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the MONTREAL, QUEBEC plant. Powertrain: 6V-92 engine, 9L displacement, running on electric.

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-05-21). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-21) was in North Carolina, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

Operated by Empire Auto Transportation Group Inc (USDOT 1427959) on 2026-05-21 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model579
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.
ManufacturerPETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityMONTREAL
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateQUEBEC
Plant CountryCANADA
Engine Model6V-92
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L9
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryElectric
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
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.
Operator & inspection history
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in North Carolina · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate NY 68800PC
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by Empire Auto Transportation Group Inc
Nearby VINs in our inspection database

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1NPBXLP9X0MD71489 decode to?
VIN 1NPBXLP9X0MD71489 decodes to a Peterbilt 579 — body: Truck; engine: 6V-92; fuel: Electric. The make is filed with FMCSA as PTRB.
Does VIN 1NPBXLP9X0MD71489 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2026-05-21), this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 1NPBXLP9X0MD71489?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: NY 68800PC (New York).

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