VIN 1XPFDB9X8YN534855 — 2000 Peterbilt (PETR) 378
Recorded with Golden Gate Freight Inc · USDOT 2595604
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XPFDB9X8YN534855 |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Make | Peterbilt (PETR) |
| Model | 378 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | NJ AX274B (New Jersey) |
| Last inspected | 2025-06-05 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-05 | 1XPFDB9X8YN534855 | NJ AX274B | GOLDEN GATE FREIGHT INC · USDOT 2595604 |
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
Golden Gate Freight Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2595604
- MC
- 910997
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Bensalem, PA
- Power units
- 12
- Drivers
- 8
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 33
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 6
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 76%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-06-05). 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.What this means
1XPFDB9X8YN534855 is a 2000 Peterbilt 378 operated by Golden Gate Freight Inc (USDOT 2595604). License plate on its inspection records: NJ AX274B. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2000 Peterbilt 378 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPFDB9X8YN534855. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-06-05). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-06-05) was in Massachusetts, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Fatigued Driving (HOS) covers hours-of-service limits and logbook / ELD records.
Operator history
Operated by Golden Gate Freight Inc (USDOT 2595604) on 2025-06-05 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 378 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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