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VIN 1NPFLBEXX4D814490 — 2004 Peterbilt 378

Recorded with Waterman Trucking Inc · USDOT 1658681

1 recall apply

Vehicle identity

VIN1NPFLBEXX4D814490
Model year2004
MakePeterbilt
Model378
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateOR YCDI141 (Oregon)
Last inspected2025-02-20

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2025-02-201NPFLBEXX4D814490OR YCDI141WATERMAN TRUCKING INC · USDOT 1658681

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

Waterman Trucking Inc Active

USDOT
1658681
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Shipper
Based in
Myrtle Point, OR
Power units
7
Drivers
4
Inspections (24 mo)
4
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
75%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-02-20). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1NPFLBEXX4D814490
Year/Make
2004 Peterbilt
Inspections
1
Open recalls
1

What this means

1NPFLBEXX4D814490 is a 2004 Peterbilt 378 operated by Waterman Trucking Inc (USDOT 1658681). License plate on its inspection records: OR YCDI141. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.

What this VIN is

2004 Peterbilt 378 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NPFLBEXX4D814490. It is a truck built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: 3306/C15/C16 engine, 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-02-20). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-02-20) was in Oregon, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Waterman Trucking Inc (USDOT 1658681) on 2025-02-20 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.

Recalls & owner complaints

1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2004 Peterbilt 378 platform. The most recent, 13V593000, concerns paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured fro… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model378
Model Year2004
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.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerPETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityDENTON
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateTEXAS
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine Model3306/C15/C16
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
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 Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance1— Minor
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by WATERMAN TRUCKING INC (DOT 1658681)Last seen 2025-02-20
1 inspections · 1 OOS · 1 violations
Last inspected in Oregon · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate OR YCDI141
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by Waterman Trucking Inc
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
NHTSA Campaign
13V593000

Issue: Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle. The affected vehicles may be missing required inform

Risk: As a result, the axles may be overloaded or the wrong tires could be installed or the tires could be improperly inflated. All of these issues increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Customers can contact Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number fo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1NPFLBEXX4D814490 decode to?
VIN 1NPFLBEXX4D814490 decodes to a 2004 Peterbilt 378 — body: Truck; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: 3306/C15/C16; fuel: Diesel.
Why was 2004 Peterbilt 378 VIN 1NPFLBEXX4D814490 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. By type: 1 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (1), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Are there recalls on VIN 1NPFLBEXX4D814490?
1 NHTSA recall matches the 2004 Peterbilt 378 make/model/year, summarized above with the defect and remedy. Recalls apply by build range, so enter this exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether it was included and whether the fix was performed.
What license plate is on VIN 1NPFLBEXX4D814490?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: OR YCDI141 (Oregon).

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