VIN 1XPBA78X7JD488159 — 2018 Peterbilt (PTRB) 579
Recorded with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · USDOT 156120
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XPBA78X7JD488159 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Peterbilt (PTRB) |
| Model | 579 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | CA 9E86663 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-11 to 2026-07-24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | 1XPBA78X7JD488159 | CA 9E86663 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION · USDOT 156120 |
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
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Active
- USDOT
- 156120
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Baltimore, MD
- Power units
- 196
- Drivers
- 296
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 0
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-24). 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
1XPBA78X7JD488159 is a 2018 Peterbilt 579 operated by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USDOT 156120). License plate on its inspection records: CA 9E86663. 9 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
2018 Peterbilt 579 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPBA78X7JD488159. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: ISX 11.9/12 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 9 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-11 and 2026-07-24. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-24) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USDOT 156120) from 2024-10-11 to 2026-07-24 — 9 inspections, none 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 11.9/12 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 | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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