VIN 1XPBDP9X6MD749565 — 2021 Peterbilt (PTRB) 579
Recorded with Empire Freight Systems Inc · USDOT 3648480
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XPBDP9X6MD749565 |
| Model year | 2021 |
| Make | Peterbilt (PTRB) |
| Model | 579 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | IL X3921F (Illinois) FL XE921F (Florida) IL P1215151 (Illinois) |
| Inspection window | 2024-11-25 to 2025-10-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-28 | 1XPBDP9X6MD749565 | IL X3921F | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC · USDOT 3648480 |
| 2025-08-14 | 1XPBDP9X6MD749565 | FL XE921F | SH GLOBAL LOGISTICS LLC · USDOT 3851440 |
| 2025-02-25 | 1XPBDP9X6MD749565 | IL P1215151 | RAFA TRANS INC · USDOT 2293586 |
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
Empire Freight Systems Inc Active
- USDOT
- 3648480
- MC
- 1256668
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Villa Park, IL
- Power units
- 13
- Drivers
- 13
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 96
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 6
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 47.9%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-28). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 2 other carriers (listed below).
What this means
1XPBDP9X6MD749565 is a 2021 Peterbilt 579 operated by Empire Freight Systems Inc (USDOT 3648480). License plates on its inspection records: IL X3921F, FL XE921F, IL P1215151. 5 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2021 Peterbilt 579 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPBDP9X6MD749565. 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 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-25 and 2025-10-28. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 5 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-28) was in North Carolina, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 9 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (9). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 3 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Rafa Trans Inc (USDOT 2293586) from 2024-11-25 to 2025-02-25 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Sh Global Logistics Llc (USDOT 3851440) from 2025-07-30 to 2025-08-14 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service; Empire Freight Systems Inc (USDOT 3648480) on 2025-10-28 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 579 |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| 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 | 9 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 3 carriers operated this VIN
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