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VIN 1XP5DB9X35N856388 — 2005 Peterbilt 379

Recorded with Canusa Transportation Ltd · USDOT 934933

2 recalls apply

Vehicle identity

VIN1XP5DB9X35N856388
Model year2005
MakePeterbilt
Model379
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platesBC 92324P (British Columbia)
AB U87111 (Alberta)
AB U54975 (Alberta)
Inspection window2024-10-24 to 2026-02-17

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
2026-02-171XP5DB9X35N856388BC 92324PCANUSA TRANSPORTATION LTD · USDOT 934933
2025-01-131XP5DB9X35N856388AB U87111ALTA ROSE FREIGHTLINES LTD · USDOT 3166208
2024-10-241XP5DB9X35N856388AB U54975STEELHORSE FREIGHT SERVICES INC · USDOT 1293765

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

Canusa Transportation Ltd Active

USDOT
934933
MC
402296
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Osoyoos, BC
Power units
38
Drivers
38
Inspections (24 mo)
90
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Vehicle OOS rate
25.9%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-02-17). 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 2 other carriers (listed below).

VIN
1XP5DB9X35N856388
Year/Make
2005 Peterbilt
Inspections
4
Open recalls
2

What this means

1XP5DB9X35N856388 is a 2005 Peterbilt 379 operated by Canusa Transportation Ltd (USDOT 934933). License plates on its inspection records: BC 92324P, AB U87111, AB U54975. 4 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. 2 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.

What this VIN is

2005 Peterbilt 379 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XP5DB9X35N856388. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the MADISON, TENNESSEE plant. Powertrain: 3306/C15/C16 engine, 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 2024-10-24 and 2026-02-17. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-02-17) was in North Dakota, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Fatigued Driving (HOS) covers hours-of-service limits and logbook / ELD records.

Operator history

This VIN appears under 3 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Steelhorse Freight Services Inc (USDOT 1293765) on 2024-10-24 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Alta Rose Freightlines Ltd (USDOT 3166208) on 2025-01-13 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Canusa Transportation Ltd (USDOT 934933) from 2025-11-07 to 2026-02-17 — 2 inspections, none out of service.

Recalls & owner complaints

2 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2005 Peterbilt 379 platform. The most recent, 08V099000, concerns paccar is recalling 130 my 2005-2007 kenworth c500, t800, w900, and peterbilt models 357 and 379 tractor trailers equipped with fabco slack … 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.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model379
Model Year2005
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 Model3306/C15/C16
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
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
Fatigued Driving (HOS)1— Minor
Vehicle Maintenance0✓ Clean
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator history — 3 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by CANUSA TRANSPORTATION LTD (DOT 934933)2025-11-07 → 2026-02-17
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 1 violations
Last inspected in North Dakota · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate BC 92324P
Operated by ALTA ROSE FREIGHTLINES LTD (DOT 3166208)Last seen 2025-01-13
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in North Dakota · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate AB U87111
Operated by STEELHORSE FREIGHT SERVICES INC (DOT 1293765)Last seen 2024-10-24
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Colorado · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate AB U54975
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by Canusa Transportation Ltd
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
2 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
NHTSA Campaign
08V099000

Issue: PACCAR IS RECALLING 130 MY 2005-2007 KENWORTH C500, T800, W900, AND PETERBILT MODELS 357 AND 379 TRACTOR TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH FABCO SLACK ADJUSTERS ON SISU AXLES. THE SLACK ADJUSTERS MAY FAIL AS A RESULT OF A FATIGUE CRACK RENDERING THE SLACK ADJUSTER INOPERATIVE. THIS COULD REDUCE BRAKING EFFEC

Risk: REDUCTION IN BRAKING CAPACITY COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 1-425-828-5440 AND PETERBILT AT 1-940-591-4196.

NHTSA Campaign
05V189000

Issue: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE SUSPENSION HAS TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTINGS THAT MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP

Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2005, WITH LETTERS BEING MAILED TO PETERBILT OWNERS; AND ON JUNE 17, 2005, FOR KENWORTH OWNERS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PETERBILT AT 9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1XP5DB9X35N856388 decode to?
VIN 1XP5DB9X35N856388 decodes to a 2005 Peterbilt 379 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: 3306/C15/C16; fuel: Diesel.
Does VIN 1XP5DB9X35N856388 have a clean inspection record?
Across 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-24 and 2026-02-17, this vehicle was never placed out of service; 1 violation was recorded.
Which carriers have operated VIN 1XP5DB9X35N856388?
Our records show this VIN under 3 different USDOT numbers: Canusa Transportation Ltd (USDOT 934933), Alta Rose Freightlines Ltd (USDOT 3166208), Steelhorse Freight Services Inc (USDOT 1293765).
Are there recalls on VIN 1XP5DB9X35N856388?
2 NHTSA recalls match the 2005 Peterbilt 379 make/model/year, summarized above with the defect and remedy. Recalls apply by build range, so enter this exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether it was included and whether the fix was performed.
What license plate is on VIN 1XP5DB9X35N856388?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: BC 92324P (British Columbia), AB U87111 (Alberta), AB U54975 (Alberta).

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