VIN 1XPBDP9X5GD331180 — 2016 Peterbilt (PTRB) 579
Recorded with Vera Brothers Trucking Inc · USDOT 3920047
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XPBDP9X5GD331180 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | Peterbilt (PTRB) |
| Model | 579 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | CA 9G31447 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-31 to 2026-10-16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 1XPBDP9X5GD331180 | CA 9G31447 | VERA BROTHERS TRUCKING INC · USDOT 3920047 |
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
Vera Brothers Trucking Inc Active
- USDOT
- 3920047
- MC
- 1449686
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Power units
- 6
- Drivers
- 6
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 65
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 12.8%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-16). 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
1XPBDP9X5GD331180 is a 2016 Peterbilt 579 operated by Vera Brothers Trucking Inc (USDOT 3920047). License plate on its inspection records: CA 9G31447. 13 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 4 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2016 Peterbilt 579 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPBDP9X5GD331180. 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 13 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-31 and 2026-10-16. Its records show 4 out-of-service violations across 13 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-16) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 21 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (19), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Vera Brothers Trucking Inc (USDOT 3920047) from 2024-10-31 to 2026-10-16 — 13 inspections, 4 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 579 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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