VIN 1NPFL69X8WN435843 — 1998 Peterbilt 378
Recorded with Wt's Towing & Recovery Llc · USDOT 3546813
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NPFL69X8WN435843 |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Make | Peterbilt |
| Model | 378 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | SC SM27892 (South Carolina) NC JF7561 (North Carolina) |
| Inspection window | 2025-04-25 to 2026-07-27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | 1NPFL69X8WN435843 | SC SM27892 | WT'S TOWING & RECOVERY LLC · USDOT 3546813 |
| 2025-04-25 | 1NPFL69X8WN435843 | NC JF7561 | S & S TOWING INC · USDOT 2835353 |
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
Wt's Towing & Recovery Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3546813
- MC
- 1186345
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Lexington, SC
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-27). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
1NPFL69X8WN435843 is a 1998 Peterbilt 378 operated by Wt's Towing & Recovery Llc (USDOT 3546813). License plates on its inspection records: SC SM27892, NC JF7561. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 5 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1998 Peterbilt 378 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NPFL69X8WN435843. It is a truck built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the MADISON, TENNESSEE plant. Powertrain: N14 engine, 14L displacement, running on diesel. 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 2025-04-25 and 2026-07-27. Its records show 5 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 5 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-27) was in South Carolina, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 6 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (6). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: S & S Towing Inc (USDOT 2835353) on 2025-04-25 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Wt's Towing & Recovery Llc (USDOT 3546813) on 2026-07-27 — 1 inspection, 5 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 378 |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| 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 | N14 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 14 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Related
Frequently Asked Questions
What does VIN 1NPFL69X8WN435843 decode to?
Why was 1998 Peterbilt 378 VIN 1NPFL69X8WN435843 placed out of service?
Which carriers have operated VIN 1NPFL69X8WN435843?
What license plate is on VIN 1NPFL69X8WN435843?
Vetting a used truck purchase?
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll send matching new or used trucks — no obligation.