VIN 1XPBA48X7JD478942 — 2018 Peterbilt (PTRB) 579
Recorded with Jz Trucking Enterprises Inc · USDOT 2740073
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XPBA48X7JD478942 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Peterbilt (PTRB) |
| Model | 579 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 89461Z3 (California) |
| Last inspected | 2025-03-12 |
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.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-12 | 1XPBA48X7JD478942 | CA 89461Z3 | JZ TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC · USDOT 2740073 |
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
Jz Trucking Enterprises Inc Inactive
- USDOT
- 2740073
- MC
- 155228
- Status
- Inactive
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Simi Valley, CA
- Power units
- 12
- Drivers
- 8
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-03-12). 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
1XPBA48X7JD478942 is a 2018 Peterbilt 579 operated by Jz Trucking Enterprises Inc (USDOT 2740073). License plate on its inspection records: CA 89461Z3. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2018 Peterbilt 579 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPBA48X7JD478942. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: ISX engine, 15L displacement, 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-03-12). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-03-12) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. 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 Jz Trucking Enterprises Inc (USDOT 2740073) on 2025-03-12 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 579 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| 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 | ISX 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 | 15 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 | 4x2 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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