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VIN 1XPFDB9X13D598167 — 2003 Peterbilt 378

Recorded with American Transport Inc · USDOT 282721

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Vehicle identity

VIN1XPFDB9X13D598167
Model year2003
MakePeterbilt
Model378
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platePA AH59353 (Pennsylvania)
Inspection window2024-09-12 to 2025-09-16

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2025-09-161XPFDB9X13D598167PA AH59353AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC · USDOT 282721
2025-05-201XPFDB9X13D598167PA AH59353HAFER TRUCK SERVICE INC · USDOT 203051

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

American Transport Inc Active

USDOT
282721
MC
147734
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Broker
Based in
Moon Township, PA
Power units
268
Drivers
227
Inspections (24 mo)
424
Crashes (24 mo)
22
Vehicle OOS rate
24.4%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-16). 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
1XPFDB9X13D598167
Year/Make
2003 Peterbilt
Inspections
6
Open recalls
0

What this means

1XPFDB9X13D598167 is a 2003 Peterbilt 378 operated by American Transport Inc (USDOT 282721). License plate on its inspection records: PA AH59353. 6 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 4 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

2003 Peterbilt 378 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPFDB9X13D598167. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS 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 6 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-12 and 2025-09-16. Its records show 4 out-of-service violations across 6 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-09-16) was in Ohio, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 8 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (6), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (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: Hafer Truck Service Inc (USDOT 203051) from 2024-09-12 to 2025-05-20 — 5 inspections, 4 out-of-service; American Transport Inc (USDOT 282721) on 2025-09-16 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model378
Model Year2003
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 Model3406/C15/C16
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
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 Maintenance6⚠ High
Fatigued Driving (HOS)2! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC (DOT 282721)Last seen 2025-09-16
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Ohio · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate PA AH59353
Operated by HAFER TRUCK SERVICE INC (DOT 203051)2024-09-12 → 2025-05-20
5 inspections · 4 OOS · 8 violations
Last inspected in New York · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate PA AH59353
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1XPFDB9X13D598167 decode to?
VIN 1XPFDB9X13D598167 decodes to a 2003 Peterbilt 378 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: 3406/C15/C16.
Why was 2003 Peterbilt 378 VIN 1XPFDB9X13D598167 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 4 out-of-service violations across 6 inspections. By type: 4 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (6), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Which carriers have operated VIN 1XPFDB9X13D598167?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: American Transport Inc (USDOT 282721), Hafer Truck Service Inc (USDOT 203051).
What license plate is on VIN 1XPFDB9X13D598167?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: PA AH59353 (Pennsylvania).

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