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VIN 1XPWP4EX9CD148081 — 2012 Peterbilt 388

Recorded with Mec Construction Llc · USDOT 2033367

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Vehicle identity

VIN1XPWP4EX9CD148081
Model year2012
MakePeterbilt
Model388
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateWV BA535700 (West Virginia)
Last inspected2026-07-16

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
2026-07-161XPWP4EX9CD148081WV BA535700MEC CONSTRUCTION LLC · USDOT 2033367

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

Mec Construction Llc Active

USDOT
2033367
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Meadowbrook, WV
Power units
35
Drivers
27
Inspections (24 mo)
16
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
30.8%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-16). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1XPWP4EX9CD148081
Year/Make
2012 Peterbilt
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

1XPWP4EX9CD148081 is a 2012 Peterbilt 388 operated by Mec Construction Llc (USDOT 2033367). License plate on its inspection records: WV BA535700. 1 roadside inspection 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

2012 Peterbilt 388 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPWP4EX9CD148081. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-07-16). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-16) was in Maryland, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

Operated by Mec Construction Llc (USDOT 2033367) on 2026-07-16 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model388
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 TypeOther
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
Operator & inspection history
Operated by MEC CONSTRUCTION LLC (DOT 2033367)Last seen 2026-07-16
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Maryland · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate WV BA535700
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1XPWP4EX9CD148081 decode to?
VIN 1XPWP4EX9CD148081 decodes to a 2012 Peterbilt 388 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: ISX; fuel: Diesel.
Does VIN 1XPWP4EX9CD148081 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2026-07-16), this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 1XPWP4EX9CD148081?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: WV BA535700 (West Virginia).

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