VIN 1XP7DB9X91D549445 — 2001 Peterbilt 387
Recorded with Universtexas Llc · USDOT 4292338
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XP7DB9X91D549445 |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Make | Peterbilt |
| Model | 387 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | IN 2879659 (Indiana) |
| Inspection window | 2025-03-04 to 2025-07-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-15 | 1XP7DB9X91D549445 | IN 2879659 | UNIVERSTEXAS LLC · USDOT 4292338 |
| 2025-03-04 | 1XP7DB9X91D549445 | IN 2879659 | UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC · USDOT 1162977 |
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
Universtexas Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4292338
- MC
- 1670405
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Dallas, TX
- Power units
- 133
- Drivers
- 143
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 100
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 5
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 25.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-07-15). 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
1XP7DB9X91D549445 is a 2001 Peterbilt 387 operated by Universtexas Llc (USDOT 4292338). License plate on its inspection records: IN 2879659. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2001 Peterbilt 387 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XP7DB9X91D549445. 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 2025-03-04 and 2025-07-15. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-07-15) was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Universal Intermodal Services Inc (USDOT 1162977) on 2025-03-04 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service; Universtexas Llc (USDOT 4292338) from 2025-06-26 to 2025-07-15 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2001 Peterbilt 387 platform. The most recent, 02V018001, concerns on certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these v… 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)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 387 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| 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 | 3406/C15/C16 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| 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 |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PNEUMATIC ANITLOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) VALVE PACKAGES, THE ASSEMBLY BOLTS ON THESE VALVE PACKAGES WERE NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.
Risk: BOLTS TORQUED BELOW SPECIFICATION WILL NOT RELIABLY PREVENT AIR LEAKAGE AT THE AFFECTED ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS ONCE THE COMPONENT BEGINS NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. IF AIR LEAKS DEVELOP AT ANY OF THE ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS, BRA
Fix: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABL
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