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VIN 1XPHD49X1CD149771 — 2012 Peterbilt 386

Recorded with American Transport Inc · USDOT 282721

1 recall apply

Vehicle identity

VIN1XPHD49X1CD149771
Model year2012
MakePeterbilt
Model386
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platesIL P1321521 (Illinois)
AL 1214361 (Alabama)
Inspection window2025-06-11 to 2026-08-03

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
2026-08-031XPHD49X1CD149771IL P1321521AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC · USDOT 282721
2025-06-111XPHD49X1CD149771AL 1214361MERCER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC · USDOT 154712

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 (2026-08-03). 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
1XPHD49X1CD149771
Year/Make
2012 Peterbilt
Inspections
4
Open recalls
1

What this means

1XPHD49X1CD149771 is a 2012 Peterbilt 386 operated by American Transport Inc (USDOT 282721). License plates on its inspection records: IL P1321521, AL 1214361. 4 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. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.

What this VIN is

2012 Peterbilt 386 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPHD49X1CD149771. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: ISX engine, 15L displacement, running on diesel. 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-06-11 and 2026-08-03. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-03) was in Mississippi, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Mercer Transportation Company Inc (USDOT 154712) on 2025-06-11 — 1 inspection, none out of service; American Transport Inc (USDOT 282721) from 2025-09-01 to 2026-08-03 — 3 inspections, none out of service.

Recalls & owner complaints

1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2012 Peterbilt 386 platform. The most recent, 15V456000, concerns paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manu… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model386
Model Year2012
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 ModelISX
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L15
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
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.
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC (DOT 282721)2025-09-01 → 2026-08-03
3 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Mississippi · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate IL P1321521
Operated by MERCER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC (DOT 154712)Last seen 2025-06-11
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Missouri · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate AL 1214361
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by American Transport Inc
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
NHTSA Campaign
15V456000

Issue: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Peterbilt 365, 367, 384, 386, 388, 389, 567, 579, and 587 trucks manufactured January 13, 2011, to April 20, 2015. The affected trucks, equipped with extended-body Leece Neville alternators, have alternator charge cables that ma

Risk: If the alternator cable rubs through its insulation, an electrical short may occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Peterbilt will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the alternator charge cable away from the metal freon line and install a plastic insulator on the cable end, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2015. Owners may contact Peterbilt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1XPHD49X1CD149771 decode to?
VIN 1XPHD49X1CD149771 decodes to a 2012 Peterbilt 386 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: ISX; fuel: Diesel.
Does VIN 1XPHD49X1CD149771 have a clean inspection record?
Across 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-06-11 and 2026-08-03, this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
Which carriers have operated VIN 1XPHD49X1CD149771?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: American Transport Inc (USDOT 282721), Mercer Transportation Company Inc (USDOT 154712).
Are there recalls on VIN 1XPHD49X1CD149771?
1 NHTSA recall matches the 2012 Peterbilt 386 make/model/year, summarized above with the defect and remedy. Recalls apply by build range, so enter this exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether it was included and whether the fix was performed.
What license plate is on VIN 1XPHD49X1CD149771?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: IL P1321521 (Illinois), AL 1214361 (Alabama).

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