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VIN 1XP5DB9X7WD457328 — 1998 Peterbilt 379

Recorded with Pat Fruth Inc · USDOT 466972

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Vehicle identity

VIN1XP5DB9X7WD457328
Model year1998
MakePeterbilt
Model379
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateMN PAV8567 (Minnesota)
Inspection window2025-11-05 to 2026-06-03

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
2026-06-031XP5DB9X7WD457328MN PAV8567PAT FRUTH INC · USDOT 466972

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

Pat Fruth Inc Active

USDOT
466972
MC
235831
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Clearwater, MN
Power units
45
Drivers
43
Inspections (24 mo)
151
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Vehicle OOS rate
20.3%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-03). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1XP5DB9X7WD457328
Year/Make
1998 Peterbilt
Inspections
3
Open recalls
0

What this means

1XP5DB9X7WD457328 is a 1998 Peterbilt 379 operated by Pat Fruth Inc (USDOT 466972). License plate on its inspection records: MN PAV8567. 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

1998 Peterbilt 379 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XP5DB9X7WD457328. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS 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 2025-11-05 and 2026-06-03. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-03) was in Washington, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Fatigued Driving (HOS) (2). Fatigued Driving (HOS) covers hours-of-service limits and logbook / ELD records.

Operator history

Operated by Pat Fruth Inc (USDOT 466972) from 2025-11-05 to 2026-06-03 — 3 inspections, none 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 CityDENTON
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateTEXAS
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
Fatigued Driving (HOS)2! Moderate
Vehicle Maintenance0✓ Clean
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by PAT FRUTH INC (DOT 466972)2025-11-05 → 2026-06-03
3 inspections · 0 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in Washington · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate MN PAV8567
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1XP5DB9X7WD457328 decode to?
VIN 1XP5DB9X7WD457328 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.
Does VIN 1XP5DB9X7WD457328 have a clean inspection record?
Across 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-11-05 and 2026-06-03, this vehicle was never placed out of service; 2 violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 1XP5DB9X7WD457328?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: MN PAV8567 (Minnesota).

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