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VIN 1NPWLUEX89D788409 — 2009 Peterbilt 388

Recorded with Sd Contracting Llc · USDOT 934010

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Vehicle identity

VIN1NPWLUEX89D788409
Model year2009
MakePeterbilt
Model388
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License plateMN YCK3438 (Minnesota)
Inspection window2026-07-21 to 2026-08-18

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-08-181NPWLUEX89D788409MN YCK3438SD CONTRACTING LLC · USDOT 934010

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

Sd Contracting Llc Active

USDOT
934010
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Power units
4
Drivers
2
Inspections (24 mo)
2
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-18). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1NPWLUEX89D788409
Year/Make
2009 Peterbilt
Inspections
2
Open recalls
0

What this means

1NPWLUEX89D788409 is a 2009 Peterbilt 388 operated by Sd Contracting Llc (USDOT 934010). License plate on its inspection records: MN YCK3438. 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

2009 Peterbilt 388 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NPWLUEX89D788409. It is a truck built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: C12/C13 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 2026-07-21 and 2026-08-18. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-18) was in Minnesota, 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 Sd Contracting Llc (USDOT 934010) from 2026-07-21 to 2026-08-18 — 2 inspections, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model388
Model Year2009
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 ModelC12/C13
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 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 SD CONTRACTING LLC (DOT 934010)2026-07-21 → 2026-08-18
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in Minnesota · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate MN YCK3438
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1NPWLUEX89D788409 decode to?
VIN 1NPWLUEX89D788409 decodes to a 2009 Peterbilt 388 — body: Truck; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: C12/C13.
Does VIN 1NPWLUEX89D788409 have a clean inspection record?
Across 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-07-21 and 2026-08-18, this vehicle was never placed out of service; 2 violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 1NPWLUEX89D788409?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: MN YCK3438 (Minnesota).

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