VIN 1XPFDB8X7WN441775 — 1998 Peterbilt 378
Recorded with Birk Transfer Inc · USDOT 84941
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XPFDB8X7WN441775 |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Make | Peterbilt |
| Model | 378 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plates | PA AH09189 (Pennsylvania) IN 3225291 (Indiana) |
| Inspection window | 2025-01-17 to 2025-08-05 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-05 | 1XPFDB8X7WN441775 | PA AH09189 | BIRK TRANSFER INC · USDOT 84941 |
| 2025-01-17 | 1XPFDB8X7WN441775 | IN 3225291 | RTS HOLDINGS LLC · USDOT 2365308 |
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
Birk Transfer Inc Active
- USDOT
- 84941
- MC
- 142513
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Johnstown, PA
- Power units
- 25
- Drivers
- 25
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 24
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 28.6%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-05). 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).
What this means
1XPFDB8X7WN441775 is a 1998 Peterbilt 378 operated by Birk Transfer Inc (USDOT 84941). License plates on its inspection records: PA AH09189, IN 3225291. 2 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
1998 Peterbilt 378 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPFDB8X7WN441775. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the MADISON, TENNESSEE plant. Powertrain: 3406/C15/C16 engine. 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 2025-01-17 and 2025-08-05. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-08-05) was in Ohio, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Rts Holdings Llc (USDOT 2365308) on 2025-01-17 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Birk Transfer Inc (USDOT 84941) on 2025-08-05 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 378 |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| 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 | MADISON Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | TENNESSEE |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | 3406/C15/C16 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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