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VIN 1NPFXBEX1XD476986 — 1999 Peterbilt (PTRB) 378

Recorded with Mbj Enterprise · USDOT 4334824

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Vehicle identity

VIN1NPFXBEX1XD476986
Model year1999
MakePeterbilt (PTRB)
Model378
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License platesCT AU43699 (Connecticut)
MA Y14106 (Massachusetts)
Inspection window2024-09-27 to 2025-10-03

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
2025-10-031NPFXBEX1XD476986CT AU43699MBJ ENTERPRISE · USDOT 4334824
2024-09-271NPFXBEX1XD476986MA Y14106NRD EQUIPMENT LLC · USDOT 3186077

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

Mbj Enterprise Active

USDOT
4334824
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Windsor, CT
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections (24 mo)
1
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-03). 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).

VIN
1NPFXBEX1XD476986
Year/Make
1999 Peterbilt (PTRB)
Inspections
2
Open recalls
0

What this means

1NPFXBEX1XD476986 is a 1999 Peterbilt 378 operated by Mbj Enterprise (USDOT 4334824). License plates on its inspection records: CT AU43699, MA Y14106. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

1999 Peterbilt 378 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NPFXBEX1XD476986. It is a truck built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: 3406/C15/C16 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 2024-09-27 and 2025-10-03. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-03) was in Connecticut, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). 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: Nrd Equipment Llc (USDOT 3186077) on 2024-09-27 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service; Mbj Enterprise (USDOT 4334824) on 2025-10-03 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model378
Model Year1999
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 Model3406/C15/C16
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
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.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance2! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by MBJ ENTERPRISE (DOT 4334824)Last seen 2025-10-03
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Connecticut · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate CT AU43699
Operated by NRD EQUIPMENT LLC (DOT 3186077)Last seen 2024-09-27
1 inspections · 2 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in Massachusetts · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate MA Y14106
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1NPFXBEX1XD476986 decode to?
VIN 1NPFXBEX1XD476986 decodes to a 1999 Peterbilt 378 — body: Truck; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: 3406/C15/C16. The make is filed with FMCSA as PTRB.
Why was 1999 Peterbilt 378 VIN 1NPFXBEX1XD476986 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 2 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. By type: 2 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (2), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Which carriers have operated VIN 1NPFXBEX1XD476986?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Mbj Enterprise (USDOT 4334824), Nrd Equipment Llc (USDOT 3186077).
What license plate is on VIN 1NPFXBEX1XD476986?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: CT AU43699 (Connecticut), MA Y14106 (Massachusetts).

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