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VIN 1XPBDP9X8KD466940 — 2019 Peterbilt (PTRB) 579

Recorded with Piston Transport Inc · USDOT 3234479

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Vehicle identity

VIN1XPBDP9X8KD466940
Model year2019
MakePeterbilt (PTRB)
Model579
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platesCA ZP62375 (California)
CA ZP02716 (California)
Inspection window2024-11-29 to 2026-04-29

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
2026-04-291XPBDP9X8KD466940CA ZP62375PISTON TRANSPORT INC · USDOT 3234479
2024-12-281XPBDP9X8KD466940CA ZP02716ALIEN TRANS INC · USDOT 4080198

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

Piston Transport Inc Active

USDOT
3234479
MC
1014728
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Stockton, CA
Power units
10
Drivers
12
Inspections (24 mo)
44
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Vehicle OOS rate
21.2%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-29). 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 1 other carrier (listed below).

VIN
1XPBDP9X8KD466940
Year/Make
2019 Peterbilt (PTRB)
Inspections
3
Open recalls
0

What this means

1XPBDP9X8KD466940 is a 2019 Peterbilt 579 operated by Piston Transport Inc (USDOT 3234479). License plates on its inspection records: CA ZP62375, CA ZP02716. 3 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

2019 Peterbilt 579 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPBDP9X8KD466940. 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 2024-11-29 and 2026-04-29. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-29) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Alien Trans Inc (USDOT 4080198) from 2024-11-29 to 2024-12-28 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Piston Transport Inc (USDOT 3234479) on 2026-04-29 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model579
Model Year2019
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.
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by PISTON TRANSPORT INC (DOT 3234479)Last seen 2026-04-29
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in California · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate CA ZP62375
Operated by ALIEN TRANS INC (DOT 4080198)2024-11-29 → 2024-12-28
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in California · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate CA ZP02716
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Other vehicles operated by Piston Transport Inc
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1XPBDP9X8KD466940 decode to?
VIN 1XPBDP9X8KD466940 decodes to a 2019 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.
Does VIN 1XPBDP9X8KD466940 have a clean inspection record?
Across 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-29 and 2026-04-29, this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
Which carriers have operated VIN 1XPBDP9X8KD466940?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Piston Transport Inc (USDOT 3234479), Alien Trans Inc (USDOT 4080198).
What license plate is on VIN 1XPBDP9X8KD466940?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: CA ZP62375 (California), CA ZP02716 (California).

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