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VIN 1XPWD4EX09D788486 — 2009 Peterbilt 388

Recorded with Ask Transportation Inc · USDOT 1369856

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Vehicle identity

VIN1XPWD4EX09D788486
Model year2009
MakePeterbilt
Model388
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateND 37626P (North Dakota)
Inspection window2025-01-04 to 2025-08-02

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
2025-08-021XPWD4EX09D788486ND 37626PASK TRANSPORTATION INC · USDOT 1369856

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

Ask Transportation Inc Active

USDOT
1369856
MC
523801
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Shipper
Based in
Williston, ND
Power units
32
Drivers
25
Inspections (24 mo)
31
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Vehicle OOS rate
12.5%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-02). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1XPWD4EX09D788486
Year/Make
2009 Peterbilt
Inspections
2
Open recalls
0

What this means

1XPWD4EX09D788486 is a 2009 Peterbilt 388 operated by Ask Transportation Inc (USDOT 1369856). License plate on its inspection records: ND 37626P. 2 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.

What this VIN is

2009 Peterbilt 388 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPWD4EX09D788486. 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-04 and 2025-08-02. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-08-02) was in North Dakota, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

Operated by Ask Transportation Inc (USDOT 1369856) from 2025-01-04 to 2025-08-02 — 2 inspections, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model388
Model Year2009
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 & inspection history
Operated by ASK TRANSPORTATION INC (DOT 1369856)2025-01-04 → 2025-08-02
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in North Dakota · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate ND 37626P
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Other vehicles operated by Ask Transportation Inc
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1XPWD4EX09D788486 decode to?
VIN 1XPWD4EX09D788486 decodes to a 2009 Peterbilt 388 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: ISX; fuel: Diesel.
Does VIN 1XPWD4EX09D788486 have a clean inspection record?
Across 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-04 and 2025-08-02, this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 1XPWD4EX09D788486?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: ND 37626P (North Dakota).

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