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VIN 1NPXGGGG50D700250 — Peterbilt (PTRB) 389

Recorded with Mel Easton And Sons Inc · USDOT 243805

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Vehicle identity

VIN1NPXGGGG50D700250
MakePeterbilt (PTRB)
Model389
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateIA FR6910 (Iowa)
Last inspected2024-10-31

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
2024-10-311NPXGGGG50D700250IA FR6910MEL EASTON AND SONS INC · USDOT 243805

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

Mel Easton And Sons Inc Active

USDOT
243805
MC
173948
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Council Bluffs, IA
Power units
40
Drivers
34
Inspections (24 mo)
37
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Vehicle OOS rate
25%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2024-10-31). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1NPXGGGG50D700250
Year/Make
Peterbilt (PTRB)
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

1NPXGGGG50D700250 is a Peterbilt 389 operated by Mel Easton And Sons Inc (USDOT 243805). License plate on its inspection records: IA FR6910. 1 roadside inspection 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 1NPXGGGG50D700250. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2024-10-31). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2024-10-31) was in Kansas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Mel Easton And Sons Inc (USDOT 243805) on 2024-10-31 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model389
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassIncomplete - Glider
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
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 ModelGlider
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Drive TypeGlider
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance3! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by MEL EASTON AND SONS INC (DOT 243805)Last seen 2024-10-31
1 inspections · 1 OOS · 3 violations
Last inspected in Kansas · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate IA FR6910
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Other vehicles operated by Mel Easton And Sons Inc
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1NPXGGGG50D700250 decode to?
VIN 1NPXGGGG50D700250 decodes to a Peterbilt 389 — body: Incomplete - Glider; engine: Glider. The make is filed with FMCSA as PTRB.
Why was Peterbilt 389 VIN 1NPXGGGG50D700250 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. By type: 1 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (3), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN 1NPXGGGG50D700250?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: IA FR6910 (Iowa).

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