VIN 1NPWXPEX8CD166521 — 2012 Peterbilt (PTRB) 388
Recorded with Rodney Boone · USDOT 780169
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NPWXPEX8CD166521 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | Peterbilt (PTRB) |
| Model | 388 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NC ZB56837 (North Carolina) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-16 to 2026-10-13 |
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.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | 1NPWXPEX8CD166521 | NC ZB56837 | RODNEY BOONE · USDOT 780169 |
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
Rodney Boone Active
- USDOT
- 780169
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Burnsville, NC
- Power units
- 12
- Drivers
- 12
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 11
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 11.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-13). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1NPWXPEX8CD166521 is a 2012 Peterbilt 388 operated by Rodney Boone (USDOT 780169). License plate on its inspection records: NC ZB56837. 1 roadside inspection 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
2012 Peterbilt 388 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NPWXPEX8CD166521. It is a truck built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: MX/MX-13 engine, 12.9L 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection between 2024-12-16 and 2026-10-13. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-13) was in North Carolina, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Rodney Boone (USDOT 780169) from 2024-12-16 to 2026-10-13 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 388 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| 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 | DENTON Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | TEXAS |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | MX/MX-13 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 | 12.9 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 | Other Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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