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VIN 1NPWD49X3ED235474 — 2014 Peterbilt 388

Recorded with Reliable Carriers Inc · USDOT 242599

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Vehicle identity

VIN1NPWD49X3ED235474
Model year2014
MakePeterbilt
Model388
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateMI RC33869 (Michigan)
Inspection window2025-04-10 to 2026-05-13

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
2026-05-131NPWD49X3ED235474MI RC33869RELIABLE CARRIERS INC · USDOT 242599

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

Reliable Carriers Inc Active

USDOT
242599
MC
172994
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Canton, MI
Power units
292
Drivers
273
Inspections (24 mo)
215
Crashes (24 mo)
13
Vehicle OOS rate
26.2%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-13). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1NPWD49X3ED235474
Year/Make
2014 Peterbilt
Inspections
2
Open recalls
0

What this means

1NPWD49X3ED235474 is a 2014 Peterbilt 388 operated by Reliable Carriers Inc (USDOT 242599). License plate on its inspection records: MI RC33869. 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

2014 Peterbilt 388 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NPWD49X3ED235474. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: ISX engine, 15L 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 2025-04-10 and 2026-05-13. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-13) was in Georgia, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (2). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.

Operator history

Operated by Reliable Carriers Inc (USDOT 242599) from 2025-04-10 to 2026-05-13 — 2 inspections, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model388
Model Year2014
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck-Tractor
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 ModelISX
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L15
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
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
Unsafe Driving2! Moderate
Vehicle Maintenance0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by RELIABLE CARRIERS INC (DOT 242599)2025-04-10 → 2026-05-13
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in Georgia · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate MI RC33869
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1NPWD49X3ED235474 decode to?
VIN 1NPWD49X3ED235474 decodes to a 2014 Peterbilt 388 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: ISX; fuel: Diesel.
Does VIN 1NPWD49X3ED235474 have a clean inspection record?
Across 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-04-10 and 2026-05-13, this vehicle was never placed out of service; 2 violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 1NPWD49X3ED235474?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: MI RC33869 (Michigan).

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