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VIN 1XP5DB9X8WN447465 — 1998 Peterbilt (PTRB) 379

Recorded with Paul D Williams · USDOT 423020

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Vehicle identity

VIN1XP5DB9X8WN447465
Model year1998
MakePeterbilt (PTRB)
Model379
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateNC ZB71672 (North Carolina)
Last inspected2026-02-12

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
2026-02-121XP5DB9X8WN447465NC ZB71672PAUL D WILLIAMS · USDOT 423020

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

Paul D Williams Active

USDOT
423020
MC
402453
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Shipper
Based in
Dunn, NC
Power units
14
Drivers
11
Inspections (24 mo)
59
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Vehicle OOS rate
43.5%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-02-12). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1XP5DB9X8WN447465
Year/Make
1998 Peterbilt (PTRB)
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

1XP5DB9X8WN447465 is a 1998 Peterbilt 379 operated by Paul D Williams (USDOT 423020). License plate on its inspection records: NC ZB71672. 1 roadside inspection 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 1XP5DB9X8WN447465. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-02-12). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-02-12) was in North Carolina, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

Operated by Paul D Williams (USDOT 423020) on 2026-02-12 — 1 inspection, 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 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.
Operator & inspection history
Operated by PAUL D WILLIAMS (DOT 423020)Last seen 2026-02-12
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in North Carolina · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate NC ZB71672
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1XP5DB9X8WN447465 decode to?
VIN 1XP5DB9X8WN447465 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. The make is filed with FMCSA as PTRB.
Does VIN 1XP5DB9X8WN447465 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2026-02-12), this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 1XP5DB9X8WN447465?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: NC ZB71672 (North Carolina).

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