VIN 1XPHD79X6CD167717 — 2012 Peterbilt (PTRB) 386
Recorded with D & W Contractors Inc · USDOT 2358656
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XPHD79X6CD167717 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | Peterbilt (PTRB) |
| Model | 386 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | TX 1M17237 (Texas) |
| Last inspected | 2026-05-13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | 1XPHD79X6CD167717 | TX 1M17237 | D & W CONTRACTORS INC · USDOT 2358656 |
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
D & W Contractors Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2358656
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-13). 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
1XPHD79X6CD167717 is a 2012 Peterbilt 386 operated by D & W Contractors Inc (USDOT 2358656). License plate on its inspection records: TX 1M17237. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2012 Peterbilt 386 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPHD79X6CD167717. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: ISX 11.9/12 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 2026-05-13). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-13) was in Texas, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by D & W Contractors Inc (USDOT 2358656) on 2026-05-13 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 386 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| 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 | ISX 11.9/12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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