VIN 1NPWL4EX98N750535 — 2008 Peterbilt (PTRB) 388
Recorded with Argueta Construction And Landscaping Llc · USDOT 3509327
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NPWL4EX98N750535 |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | Peterbilt (PTRB) |
| Model | 388 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | CT 81196A (Connecticut) FL P4923H (Florida) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-29 to 2026-03-18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | 1NPWL4EX98N750535 | CT 81196A | ARGUETA CONSTRUCTION AND LANDSCAPING LLC · USDOT 3509327 |
| 2025-05-01 | 1NPWL4EX98N750535 | FL P4923H | FRANKELY TRUCK INC · USDOT 3171750 |
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
Argueta Construction And Landscaping Llc Active
- USDOT
- 3509327
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Redding, CT
- Power units
- 7
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 14
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 57.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-18). 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
1NPWL4EX98N750535 is a 2008 Peterbilt 388 operated by Argueta Construction And Landscaping Llc (USDOT 3509327). License plates on its inspection records: CT 81196A, FL P4923H. 5 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2008 Peterbilt 388 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NPWL4EX98N750535. It is a truck built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the MADISON, TENNESSEE 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 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-29 and 2026-03-18. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 5 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-18) was in Connecticut, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Fatigued Driving (HOS) covers hours-of-service limits and logbook / ELD records.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Frankely Truck Inc (USDOT 3171750) from 2024-10-29 to 2025-05-01 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Argueta Construction And Landscaping Llc (USDOT 3509327) from 2025-10-31 to 2026-03-18 — 3 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 388 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| 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 | ISX 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 | 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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