VIN 1XP5D29X3HN212751 — 1987 Peterbilt 379
Recorded with Salty Towz Llc · USDOT 4436213
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XP5D29X3HN212751 |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Make | Peterbilt |
| Model | 379 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | FL DF54NX (Florida) FL XB977Y (Florida) |
| Inspection window | 2024-09-20 to 2026-10-05 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | 1XP5D29X3HN212751 | FL DF54NX | SALTY TOWZ LLC · USDOT 4436213 |
| 2025-01-17 | 1XP5D29X3HN212751 | FL XB977Y | MATCHETT TOWING AND RECOVERY INC · USDOT 695510 |
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
Salty Towz Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4436213
- MC
- 1747716
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Intermodal Equipment Provider
- Based in
- Pensacola, FL
- Power units
- 7
- Drivers
- 10
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 27
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-05). 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
1XP5D29X3HN212751 is a 1987 Peterbilt 379 operated by Salty Towz Llc (USDOT 4436213). License plates on its inspection records: FL DF54NX, FL XB977Y. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
1987 Peterbilt 379 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XP5D29X3HN212751. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the MADISON, TENNESSEE plant. Powertrain: NT engine. 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-20 and 2026-10-05. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-05) was in Florida, a Level I — full 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: Matchett Towing And Recovery Inc (USDOT 695510) from 2024-09-20 to 2025-01-17 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Salty Towz Llc (USDOT 4436213) from 2025-09-08 to 2026-10-05 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 379 |
| Model Year | 1987 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor 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 | MADISON Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | TENNESSEE |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | NT The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 6x4 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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