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VIN 1XPFD69X5XD477669 — 1999 Peterbilt 378

Recorded with David Richards · USDOT 3890590

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Vehicle identity

VIN1XPFD69X5XD477669
Model year1999
MakePeterbilt
Model378
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platesOH POF7639 (Ohio)
OH U886321 (Ohio)
Inspection window2026-04-08 to 2026-05-22

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
2026-05-221XPFD69X5XD477669OH POF7639DAVID RICHARDS · USDOT 3890590
2026-04-081XPFD69X5XD477669OH U886321DRX · USDOT 4358078

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

David Richards Active

USDOT
3890590
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Shipper
Based in
Elyria, OH
Power units
4
Drivers
4
Inspections (24 mo)
15
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
60%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-22). 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
1XPFD69X5XD477669
Year/Make
1999 Peterbilt
Inspections
2
Open recalls
0

What this means

1XPFD69X5XD477669 is a 1999 Peterbilt 378 operated by David Richards (USDOT 3890590). License plates on its inspection records: OH POF7639, OH U886321. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.

What this VIN is

1999 Peterbilt 378 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPFD69X5XD477669. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: N14 engine, 14L 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-04-08 and 2026-05-22. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-22) was in Ohio, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). 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: Drx (USDOT 4358078) on 2026-04-08 — 1 inspection, none out of service; David Richards (USDOT 3890590) on 2026-05-22 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model378
Model Year1999
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 ModelN14
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 L14
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 Maintenance2! 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 DAVID RICHARDS (DOT 3890590)Last seen 2026-05-22
1 inspections · 1 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in Ohio · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate OH POF7639
Operated by DRX (DOT 4358078)Last seen 2026-04-08
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Ohio · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate OH U886321
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1XPFD69X5XD477669 decode to?
VIN 1XPFD69X5XD477669 decodes to a 1999 Peterbilt 378 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: N14; fuel: Diesel.
Why was 1999 Peterbilt 378 VIN 1XPFD69X5XD477669 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. By type: 1 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (2), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Which carriers have operated VIN 1XPFD69X5XD477669?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: David Richards (USDOT 3890590), Drx (USDOT 4358078).
What license plate is on VIN 1XPFD69X5XD477669?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: OH POF7639 (Ohio), OH U886321 (Ohio).

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