VIN 1XP5DRX8RFN338906 — 1985 Peterbilt (PTRB) 379
Recorded with Michael Krutz · USDOT 1249859
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XP5DRX8RFN338906 |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Make | Peterbilt (PTRB) |
| Model | 379 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | MO 50J8WE (Missouri) |
| Last inspected | 2025-01-30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-30 | 1XP5DRX8RFN338906 | MO 50J8WE | MICHAEL KRUTZ · USDOT 1249859 |
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
Michael Krutz Active
- USDOT
- 1249859
- MC
- 1270321
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Fairfax, MO
- Power units
- 8
- Drivers
- 6
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-01-30). 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.What this means
1XP5DRX8RFN338906 is a 1985 Peterbilt 379 operated by Michael Krutz (USDOT 1249859). License plate on its inspection records: MO 50J8WE. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1985 Peterbilt 379 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XP5DRX8RFN338906. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the MADISON, TENNESSEE plant. Powertrain: Series 60 engine, 11.1L displacement, running on diesel.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-01-30). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-01-30) was in Iowa, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Michael Krutz (USDOT 1249859) on 2025-01-30 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 379 |
| Model Year | 1985 |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | MADISON Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | TENNESSEE |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | Series 60 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 11.1 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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