VIN 1XPWAP8X9CD149584 — 2012 Peterbilt (PTRB) 388
Recorded with Alchemy Diesel Performance Llc · USDOT 4481569
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1XPWAP8X9CD149584 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | Peterbilt (PTRB) |
| Model | 388 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plates | CA NONE (California) IL P1235309 (Illinois) |
| Inspection window | 2025-07-16 to 2026-09-03 |
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.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 1XPWAP8X9CD149584 | CA NONE | ALCHEMY DIESEL PERFORMANCE LLC · USDOT 4481569 |
| 2025-09-07 | 1XPWAP8X9CD149584 | IL P1235309 | ARROW CARHAULERS LLC · USDOT 4129264 |
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
Alchemy Diesel Performance Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4481569
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Loomis, CA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-03). 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).
What this means
1XPWAP8X9CD149584 is a 2012 Peterbilt 388 operated by Alchemy Diesel Performance Llc (USDOT 4481569). License plates on its inspection records: CA NONE, IL P1235309. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2012 Peterbilt 388 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPWAP8X9CD149584. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the DENTON, TEXAS plant. Powertrain: MX/MX-13 engine, 12.9L 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 2025-07-16 and 2026-09-03. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-03) was in California, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Driver Fitness (2), followed by Vehicle Maintenance (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Arrow Carhaulers Llc (USDOT 4129264) from 2025-07-16 to 2025-09-07 — 3 inspections, 2 out-of-service; Alchemy Diesel Performance Llc (USDOT 4481569) on 2026-09-03 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 388 |
| 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 | MX/MX-13 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 12.9 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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