VIN 1NPXGGGG50D498509 — Peterbilt 389
Recorded with Superior Battery Manufacturing Co Inc · USDOT 255520
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NPXGGGG50D498509 |
| Make | Peterbilt |
| Model | 389 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | KY A65901 (Kentucky) |
| Inspection window | 2025-02-05 to 2025-02-27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-27 | 1NPXGGGG50D498509 | KY A65901 | SUPERIOR BATTERY MANUFACTURING CO INC · USDOT 255520 |
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
Superior Battery Manufacturing Co Inc Active
- USDOT
- 255520
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Russell Springs, KY
- Power units
- 21
- Drivers
- 10
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 24
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 14.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-02-27). 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.What this means
1NPXGGGG50D498509 is a Peterbilt 389 operated by Superior Battery Manufacturing Co Inc (USDOT 255520). License plate on its inspection records: KY A65901. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
Peterbilt 389 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NPXGGGG50D498509. It is a incomplete - glider built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: Glider engine.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-02-05 and 2025-02-27. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-02-27) was in Tennessee, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Driver Fitness (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Superior Battery Manufacturing Co Inc (USDOT 255520) from 2025-02-05 to 2025-02-27 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 389 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Glider The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| 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 | Glider The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Drive Type | Glider Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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