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VIN 1XPFDB9X71S542775 — 2001 Peterbilt 378

Recorded with Mass Excavation Inc · USDOT 4336532

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Vehicle identity

VIN1XPFDB9X71S542775
Model year2001
MakePeterbilt
Model378
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateAK KKJ532 (Alaska)
Inspection window2025-05-06 to 2026-06-12

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
2026-06-121XPFDB9X71S542775AK KKJ532MASS EXCAVATION INC · USDOT 4336532
2025-05-091XPFDB9X71S542775AK KKJ532DAVIS CONSTRUCTORS & ENGINEERS INC · USDOT 1658883

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

Mass Excavation Inc Active

USDOT
4336532
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Anchorage, AK
Power units
43
Drivers
29
Inspections (24 mo)
21
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
8.3%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-12). 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
1XPFDB9X71S542775
Year/Make
2001 Peterbilt
Inspections
5
Open recalls
0

What this means

1XPFDB9X71S542775 is a 2001 Peterbilt 378 operated by Mass Excavation Inc (USDOT 4336532). License plate on its inspection records: AK KKJ532. 5 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.

What this VIN is

2001 Peterbilt 378 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPFDB9X71S542775. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 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 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-05-06 and 2026-06-12. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 5 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-12) was in Alaska, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (5). 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: Davis Constructors & Engineers Inc (USDOT 1658883) from 2025-05-06 to 2025-05-09 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service; Mass Excavation Inc (USDOT 4336532) from 2025-10-22 to 2026-06-12 — 3 inspections, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model378
Model Year2001
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 CitySEATTLE
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateWASHINGTON
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 Maintenance5⚠ High
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 MASS EXCAVATION INC (DOT 4336532)2025-10-22 → 2026-06-12
3 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Alaska · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate AK KKJ532
Operated by DAVIS CONSTRUCTORS & ENGINEERS INC (DOT 1658883)2025-05-06 → 2025-05-09
2 inspections · 1 OOS · 5 violations
Last inspected in Alaska · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate AK KKJ532
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1XPFDB9X71S542775 decode to?
VIN 1XPFDB9X71S542775 decodes to a 2001 Peterbilt 378 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: 3406/C15/C16.
Why was 2001 Peterbilt 378 VIN 1XPFDB9X71S542775 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 5 inspections. By type: 1 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (5), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Which carriers have operated VIN 1XPFDB9X71S542775?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Mass Excavation Inc (USDOT 4336532), Davis Constructors & Engineers Inc (USDOT 1658883).
What license plate is on VIN 1XPFDB9X71S542775?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: AK KKJ532 (Alaska).

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