VIN 1NPXGGGG70D138741 — Peterbilt (PTRB) 389
Recorded with Chris Helms Transportation Inc · USDOT 1796126
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NPXGGGG70D138741 |
| Make | Peterbilt (PTRB) |
| Model | 389 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | MI RC42406 (Michigan) MI RC43938 (Michigan) |
| Inspection window | 2024-09-25 to 2026-08-07 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | 1NPXGGGG70D138741 | MI RC42406 | CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC · USDOT 1796126 |
| 2024-12-09 | 1NPXGGGG70D138741 | MI RC43938 | TULGESTKA TRANSPORT INC · USDOT 266610 |
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
Chris Helms Transportation Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1796126
- MC
- 653932
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Houghton Lake, MI
- Power units
- 46
- Drivers
- 46
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 58
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 4
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 26.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-07). 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
1NPXGGGG70D138741 is a Peterbilt 389 operated by Chris Helms Transportation Inc (USDOT 1796126). License plates on its inspection records: MI RC42406, MI RC43938. 5 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 1NPXGGGG70D138741. 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 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-25 and 2026-08-07. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 5 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-07) was in Michigan, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Tulgestka Transport Inc (USDOT 266610) from 2024-09-25 to 2024-12-09 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Chris Helms Transportation Inc (USDOT 1796126) from 2025-10-23 to 2026-08-07 — 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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