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VIN 1XPBDP9X4LD724291 — 2020 Peterbilt (PTRB) 579

Recorded with Midnight Transit Express Llc · USDOT 4527871

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Vehicle identity

VIN1XPBDP9X4LD724291
Model year2020
MakePeterbilt (PTRB)
Model579
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platesTX R851619 (Texas)
IL NONE.
Inspection window2024-09-20 to 2026-09-23

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
2026-09-231XPBDP9X4LD724291TX R851619MIDNIGHT TRANSIT EXPRESS LLC · USDOT 4527871
2025-08-051XPBDP9X4LD724291Not recordedDENALI EXPRESS INC · USDOT 3738329

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

Midnight Transit Express Llc Active

USDOT
4527871
MC
1794973
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Porter, TX
Power units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections (24 mo)
7
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
33.3%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-23). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).

VIN
1XPBDP9X4LD724291
Year/Make
2020 Peterbilt (PTRB)
Inspections
4
Open recalls
0

What this means

1XPBDP9X4LD724291 is a 2020 Peterbilt 579 operated by Midnight Transit Express Llc (USDOT 4527871). License plates on its inspection records: TX R851619, IL NONE.. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.

What this VIN is

2020 Peterbilt 579 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPBDP9X4LD724291. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: MX/MX-13 engine, 12.9L 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-20 and 2026-09-23. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-23) was in California, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3). 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: Denali Express Inc (USDOT 3738329) from 2024-09-20 to 2025-08-05 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service; Midnight Transit Express Llc (USDOT 4527871) from 2026-07-15 to 2026-09-23 — 2 inspections, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model579
Model Year2020
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 CityDENTON
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateTEXAS
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelMX/MX-13
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L12.9
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
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.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance3! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by MIDNIGHT TRANSIT EXPRESS LLC (DOT 4527871)2026-07-15 → 2026-09-23
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in California · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate TX R851619
Operated by DENALI EXPRESS INC (DOT 3738329)2024-09-20 → 2025-08-05
2 inspections · 1 OOS · 3 violations
Last inspected in Colorado · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate IL NONE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1XPBDP9X4LD724291 decode to?
VIN 1XPBDP9X4LD724291 decodes to a 2020 Peterbilt 579 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: MX/MX-13; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as PTRB.
Why was 2020 Peterbilt 579 VIN 1XPBDP9X4LD724291 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 4 inspections. By type: 1 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (3), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Which carriers have operated VIN 1XPBDP9X4LD724291?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Midnight Transit Express Llc (USDOT 4527871), Denali Express Inc (USDOT 3738329).
What license plate is on VIN 1XPBDP9X4LD724291?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: TX R851619 (Texas), IL NONE. (Illinois).

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