VIN 2NP3XJ0X7MM723552 — 2021 Peterbilt (PTRB) 348
Recorded with Back And Forth Inc · USDOT 2977489
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2NP3XJ0X7MM723552 |
| Model year | 2021 |
| Make | Peterbilt (PTRB) |
| Model | 348 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 20400B4 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-07-18 to 2026-08-11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | 2NP3XJ0X7MM723552 | CA 20400B4 | BACK AND FORTH INC · USDOT 2977489 |
| 2026-01-22 | 2NP3XJ0X7MM723552 | CA 20400B4 | BELL DISTRIBUTION · USDOT 2997489 |
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
Back And Forth Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2977489
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Gilroy, CA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 74
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 29.8%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-11). 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
2NP3XJ0X7MM723552 is a 2021 Peterbilt 348 operated by Back And Forth Inc (USDOT 2977489). License plate on its inspection records: CA 20400B4. 16 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 5 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2021 Peterbilt 348 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2NP3XJ0X7MM723552. It is a truck built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the MONTREAL, QUEBEC plant. Powertrain: PX-9 engine, 8.9L 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 16 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-07-18 and 2026-08-11. Its records show 5 out-of-service violations across 16 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle, 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-11) was in California, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 11 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (9), followed by Driver Fitness (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Back And Forth Inc (USDOT 2977489) from 2025-07-18 to 2026-08-11 — 15 inspections, 5 out-of-service; Bell Distribution (USDOT 2997489) on 2026-01-22 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 348 |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck 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 | MONTREAL Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | QUEBEC |
| Plant Country | CANADA |
| Engine Model | PX-9 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 | 8.9 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 | Other Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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