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VIN 1XPXDP9X4LD274129 — 2020 Peterbilt (PTRB) 389

Recorded with Anthony Earl Covington · USDOT 1444720

No recalls match

Vehicle identity

VIN1XPXDP9X4LD274129
Model year2020
MakePeterbilt (PTRB)
Model389
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platesIA VF5159 (Iowa)
WI 63058X (Wisconsin)
Inspection window2024-09-25 to 2026-05-05

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
2026-05-051XPXDP9X4LD274129IA VF5159ANTHONY EARL COVINGTON · USDOT 1444720
2024-09-251XPXDP9X4LD274129WI 63058XUSDOT 166179

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

Anthony Earl Covington Active

USDOT
1444720
MC
546098
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Coggon, IA
Power units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections (24 mo)
1
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-05). 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
1XPXDP9X4LD274129
Year/Make
2020 Peterbilt (PTRB)
Inspections
2
Open recalls
0

What this means

1XPXDP9X4LD274129 is a 2020 Peterbilt 389 operated by Anthony Earl Covington (USDOT 1444720). License plates on its inspection records: IA VF5159, WI 63058X. 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

2020 Peterbilt 389 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPXDP9X4LD274129. 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-25 and 2026-05-05. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-05) was in Iowa, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.

Operator history

This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: USDOT 166179 on 2024-09-25 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Anthony Earl Covington (USDOT 1444720) on 2026-05-05 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakePETERBILT
Model389
Model Year2020
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 ModelMX/MX-13
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 L12.9
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.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Unsafe Driving1— Minor
Vehicle Maintenance0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by ANTHONY EARL COVINGTON (DOT 1444720)Last seen 2026-05-05
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 1 violations
Last inspected in Iowa · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate IA VF5159
Operated by DOT 166179Last seen 2024-09-25
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Wisconsin · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate WI 63058X
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1XPXDP9X4LD274129 decode to?
VIN 1XPXDP9X4LD274129 decodes to a 2020 Peterbilt 389 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: MX/MX-13; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as PTRB.
Does VIN 1XPXDP9X4LD274129 have a clean inspection record?
Across 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-25 and 2026-05-05, this vehicle was never placed out of service; 1 violation was recorded.
Which carriers have operated VIN 1XPXDP9X4LD274129?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Anthony Earl Covington (USDOT 1444720), (USDOT 166179).
What license plate is on VIN 1XPXDP9X4LD274129?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: IA VF5159 (Iowa), WI 63058X (Wisconsin).

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