VIN 1XP5DB9X44D812968 — 2004 Peterbilt 379
Recorded with Ellington & Son Trucking Llc · USDOT 4105978
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XP5DB9X44D812968 |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Make | Peterbilt |
| Model | 379 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | NC ZB73143 (North Carolina) NC TD2977 (North Carolina) |
| Inspection window | 2025-01-13 to 2026-07-10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | 1XP5DB9X44D812968 | NC ZB73143 | ELLINGTON & SON TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 4105978 |
| 2025-01-13 | 1XP5DB9X44D812968 | NC TD2977 | DONLEY AND SONS TRUCKING LLC · USDOT 2842054 |
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
Ellington & Son Trucking Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4105978
- MC
- 68675988
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Graham, NC
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 13
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 25%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-10). 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
1XP5DB9X44D812968 is a 2004 Peterbilt 379 operated by Ellington & Son Trucking Llc (USDOT 4105978). License plates on its inspection records: NC ZB73143, NC TD2977. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2004 Peterbilt 379 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XP5DB9X44D812968. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-13 and 2026-07-10. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-10) was in Virginia, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Donley And Sons Trucking Llc (USDOT 2842054) on 2025-01-13 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Ellington & Son Trucking Llc (USDOT 4105978) on 2026-07-10 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 379 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| 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 | 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 | 3306/C15/C16 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| 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 | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 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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