VIN 1NPXGGGG70D392496 — Peterbilt (PTRB) 389
Recorded with Chad Howton Trucking Llc · USDOT 531539
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NPXGGGG70D392496 |
| Make | Peterbilt (PTRB) |
| Model | 389 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | KY A98781 (Kentucky) |
| Inspection window | 2024-09-09 to 2025-01-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-28 | 1NPXGGGG70D392496 | KY A98781 | CHAD HOWTON TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 531539 |
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
Chad Howton Trucking Llc Active
- USDOT
- 531539
- MC
- 269477
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Princeton, KY
- Power units
- 27
- Drivers
- 22
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 23
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 5
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 25%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-01-28). 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
1NPXGGGG70D392496 is a Peterbilt 389 operated by Chad Howton Trucking Llc (USDOT 531539). License plate on its inspection records: KY A98781. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
Peterbilt 389 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NPXGGGG70D392496. 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 2024-09-09 and 2025-01-28. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-01-28) was in Kentucky, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (4). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Chad Howton Trucking Llc (USDOT 531539) from 2024-09-09 to 2025-01-28 — 2 inspections, 2 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 | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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