VIN 1NPXX4EX2HD388482 — 2017 Peterbilt 389
Recorded with Louisiana Fleet And Salvage Llc · USDOT 4504926
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1NPXX4EX2HD388482 |
| Model year | 2017 |
| Make | Peterbilt |
| Model | 389 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | LA B013539 (Louisiana) |
| Inspection window | 2025-02-27 to 2026-06-04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | 1NPXX4EX2HD388482 | LA B013539 | LOUISIANA FLEET AND SALVAGE LLC · USDOT 4504926 |
| 2025-05-15 | 1NPXX4EX2HD388482 | LA B013539 | LOUISIANA TOWING & RECOVERY LLC · USDOT 2953797 |
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
Louisiana Fleet And Salvage Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4504926
- MC
- 1782666
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Power units
- 8
- Drivers
- 32
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 5
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-04). 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
1NPXX4EX2HD388482 is a 2017 Peterbilt 389 operated by Louisiana Fleet And Salvage Llc (USDOT 4504926). License plate on its inspection records: LA B013539. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2017 Peterbilt 389 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1NPXX4EX2HD388482. It is a truck built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: ISX engine, 15L 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-02-27 and 2026-06-04. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-04) was in Louisiana, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (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: Louisiana Towing & Recovery Llc (USDOT 2953797) from 2025-02-27 to 2025-05-15 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service; Louisiana Fleet And Salvage Llc (USDOT 4504926) from 2026-04-15 to 2026-06-04 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2017 Peterbilt 389 platform. The most recent, 16V872000, concerns paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2017 peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 386, 389, and 587 vehicles manufac… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 389 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| 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 | ISX 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 | 15 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2017 Peterbilt 325, 330, 337, 348, 365, 367, 386, 389, and 587 vehicles manufactured April 20, 2016, to June 13, 2016. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brakes are applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requi
Risk: If the brake lights do not illuminate when the brakes are applied, other drivers will be unaware the vehicle is stopping, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any brake light switches with date code 08-01760, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2017. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4000. Paccar's numbe
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