2024 PETERBILT 579
VIN 1XPBDP9X4RD896765
Operating carrier of this vehicle
Buckman's Inc Active
- USDOT
- 275519
- MC
- 275519
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Pottstown, PA
- Power units
- 77
- Drivers
- 60
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 73
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 6.1%
What this means
1XPBDP9X4RD896765 decodes to a 2024 PETERBILT 579. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. Zero out-of-service results — clean inspection history for the operating carrier(s). 2 NHTSA recalls matche the year/make/model — verify whether your VIN was serviced.
What this VIN is
2024 PETERBILT 579 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPBDP9X4RD896765. 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-06-09 and 2026-07-22. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service — a clean roadside record for the operating carrier(s), which is a positive signal for maintenance and compliance. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
This vehicle was operated by BUCKMAN'S INC (DOT 275519) during our inspection window. Open the carrier profile for that operator’s full safety record, authority status, and fleet size.
Recalls & owner complaints
2 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2024 PETERBILT 579 platform. The most recent, 25V436000, concerns paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2024-2026 kenworth t480, t680, t880, w990, peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 20… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may apply only to a specific build range — confirm at nhtsa.gov/recalls whether this exact VIN was included and remedied. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year — a leading indicator of recurring defects worth checking before purchase.
How to use this report
If you’re buying this truck: its clean out-of-service record is encouraging, but still verify current condition with an independent pre-purchase inspection. If you’re investigating an incident: the operator history above links to the carrier’s full FMCSA profile, where you can review authority, insurance, and crash records. This page aggregates public FMCSA roadside data and NHTSA vPIC decode for this VIN; it is informational and not a substitute for a title search or a hands-on inspection.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 579 |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| 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 | MX/MX-13 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 | 12.9 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. |
Operator & inspection history
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2 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, T680, T880, W990, Peterbilt 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589, 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, T380 and L770 vehicles. The tail brake light, upper and lower beam headlights, reverse light, and turn
Risk: Delayed and unsteady headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an unexpected position change of the lift axles may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 19, 2025. Owners may contact Kenworth's customer service at 1-425-828-5888 and Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220. PACCAR's number for this recall is 2
Issue: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, L770, W990, and 2024-2025 Peterbilt 389, 520, 535, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, 589 trucks. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are require
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2024. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-940-591-4220 and/or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5
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