VIN 2NP8L10X5TM789257 — 1996 Peterbilt 348
Recorded with Diversified Contractors Inc · USDOT 1497158
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2NP8L10X5TM789257 |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Make | Peterbilt |
| Model | 348 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MO XXXXXX (Missouri) |
| Last inspected | 2026-03-05 |
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.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | 2NP8L10X5TM789257 | MO XXXXXX | DIVERSIFIED CONTRACTORS INC · USDOT 1497158 |
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
Diversified Contractors Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1497158
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- St Louis, MO
- Power units
- 40
- Drivers
- 18
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-05). 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.What this means
2NP8L10X5TM789257 is a 1996 Peterbilt 348 operated by Diversified Contractors Inc (USDOT 1497158). License plate on its inspection records: MO XXXXXX. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1996 Peterbilt 348 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2NP8L10X5TM789257. It is a truck built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the MONTREAL, QUEBEC plant. Powertrain: 555 engine. 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 2026-03-05). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-05) was in Missouri, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Driver Fitness (2). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Diversified Contractors Inc (USDOT 1497158) on 2026-03-05 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 348 |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| 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 | 555 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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