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VIN 1XPXP4EX1LD640236 — 2020 Peterbilt (PTRB) 389

Recorded with Dunkel Heavy Duty Towing Company · USDOT 1958407

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Vehicle identity

VIN1XPXP4EX1LD640236
Model year2020
MakePeterbilt (PTRB)
Model389
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateMI RB39570 (Michigan)
Inspection window2025-05-08 to 2026-08-14

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
2026-08-141XPXP4EX1LD640236MI RB39570DUNKEL HEAVY DUTY TOWING COMPANY · USDOT 1958407

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

Dunkel Heavy Duty Towing Company Active

USDOT
1958407
MC
5386
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Big Rapids, MI
Power units
4
Drivers
5
Inspections (24 mo)
13
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Vehicle OOS rate
62.5%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-14). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1XPXP4EX1LD640236
Year/Make
2020 Peterbilt (PTRB)
Inspections
7
Open recalls
0

What this means

1XPXP4EX1LD640236 is a 2020 Peterbilt 389 operated by Dunkel Heavy Duty Towing Company (USDOT 1958407). License plate on its inspection records: MI RB39570. 7 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 7 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

2020 Peterbilt 389 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1XPXP4EX1LD640236. 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 7 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-05-08 and 2026-08-14. Its records show 7 out-of-service violations across 7 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 7 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-14) was in Michigan, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 11 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (11). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Dunkel Heavy Duty Towing Company (USDOT 1958407) from 2025-05-08 to 2026-08-14 — 7 inspections, 7 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 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.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance11⚠ High
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by DUNKEL HEAVY DUTY TOWING COMPANY (DOT 1958407)2025-05-08 → 2026-08-14
7 inspections · 7 OOS · 11 violations
Last inspected in Michigan · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate MI RB39570
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1XPXP4EX1LD640236 decode to?
VIN 1XPXP4EX1LD640236 decodes to a 2020 Peterbilt 389 — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: ISX; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as PTRB.
Why was 2020 Peterbilt 389 VIN 1XPXP4EX1LD640236 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 7 out-of-service violations across 7 inspections. By type: 7 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (11), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN 1XPXP4EX1LD640236?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: MI RB39570 (Michigan).

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