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VIN 1XP5DB9X0WN449209 — 1998 Peterbilt 379

Recorded with Blackhound Transit Inc · USDOT 2798204

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Vehicle identity

VIN1XP5DB9X0WN449209
Model year1998
MakePeterbilt
Model379
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platesIL P1293860 (Illinois)
IL P1053045 (Illinois)
Inspection window2024-09-27 to 2025-05-06

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
2025-05-061XP5DB9X0WN449209IL P1293860BLACKHOUND TRANSIT INC · USDOT 2798204
2024-10-241XP5DB9X0WN449209IL P1053045ARC EXPRESS INC · USDOT 4093379

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

Blackhound Transit Inc Active

USDOT
2798204
MC
934372
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Grayslake, IL
Power units
4
Drivers
4
Inspections (24 mo)
17
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
37.5%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-05-06). 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).

VIN
1XP5DB9X0WN449209
Year/Make
1998 Peterbilt
Inspections
3
Open recalls
0

What this means

1XP5DB9X0WN449209 is a 1998 Peterbilt 379 operated by Blackhound Transit Inc (USDOT 2798204). License plates on its inspection records: IL P1293860, IL P1053045. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

1998 Peterbilt 379 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XP5DB9X0WN449209. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the MADISON, TENNESSEE plant. Powertrain: 3406/C15/C16 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 2024-09-27 and 2025-05-06. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-05-06) was in Wisconsin, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 14 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (13), 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: Arc Express Inc (USDOT 4093379) from 2024-09-27 to 2024-10-24 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service; Blackhound Transit Inc (USDOT 2798204) on 2025-05-06 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model379
Model Year1998
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck-Tractor
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerPETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityMADISON
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateTENNESSEE
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine Model3406/C15/C16
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance13⚠ High
Unsafe Driving1— Minor
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by BLACKHOUND TRANSIT INC (DOT 2798204)Last seen 2025-05-06
1 inspections · 1 OOS · 8 violations
Last inspected in Wisconsin · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate IL P1293860
Operated by ARC EXPRESS INC (DOT 4093379)2024-09-27 → 2024-10-24
2 inspections · 1 OOS · 6 violations
Last inspected in Indiana · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate IL P1053045
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1XP5DB9X0WN449209 decode to?
VIN 1XP5DB9X0WN449209 decodes to a 1998 Peterbilt 379 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: 3406/C15/C16.
Why was 1998 Peterbilt 379 VIN 1XP5DB9X0WN449209 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 2 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. By type: 2 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (13), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Which carriers have operated VIN 1XP5DB9X0WN449209?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Blackhound Transit Inc (USDOT 2798204), Arc Express Inc (USDOT 4093379).
What license plate is on VIN 1XP5DB9X0WN449209?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: IL P1293860 (Illinois), IL P1053045 (Illinois).

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