VIN 1XPFDB9X3VD438066 — 1997 Peterbilt 378
Recorded with Manke Lumber Company Inc · USDOT 127210
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XPFDB9X3VD438066 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Peterbilt |
| Model | 378 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | WA 31589RP (Washington) |
| Inspection window | 2024-11-21 to 2026-05-27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | 1XPFDB9X3VD438066 | WA 31589RP | MANKE LUMBER COMPANY INC · USDOT 127210 |
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
Manke Lumber Company Inc Active
- USDOT
- 127210
- MC
- 790807
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Tacoma, WA
- Power units
- 40
- Drivers
- 40
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 25
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 54.6%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-27). 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.What this means
1XPFDB9X3VD438066 is a 1997 Peterbilt 378 operated by Manke Lumber Company Inc (USDOT 127210). License plate on its inspection records: WA 31589RP. 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
1997 Peterbilt 378 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPFDB9X3VD438066. 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-11-21 and 2026-05-27. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-27) was in Washington, 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
Operated by Manke Lumber Company Inc (USDOT 127210) from 2024-11-21 to 2026-05-27 — 3 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 378 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| 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 | 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 & inspection history
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