VIN 2XPFDU9X74M822565 — 2004 Peterbilt 378
Recorded with Kellen Excavating Llc · USDOT 1438327
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2XPFDU9X74M822565 |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Make | Peterbilt |
| Model | 378 |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | IA GF2994 (Iowa) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-25 to 2026-05-04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | 2XPFDU9X74M822565 | IA GF2994 | KELLEN EXCAVATING LLC · USDOT 1438327 |
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
Kellen Excavating Llc Active
- USDOT
- 1438327
- MC
- 543517
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Lemars, IA
- Power units
- 15
- Drivers
- 22
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 5
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-04). 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
2XPFDU9X74M822565 is a 2004 Peterbilt 378 operated by Kellen Excavating Llc (USDOT 1438327). License plate on its inspection records: IA GF2994. 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. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2004 Peterbilt 378 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2XPFDU9X74M822565. It is a truck-tractor built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the MONTREAL, QUEBEC plant. Powertrain: C12/C13 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-25 and 2026-05-04. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-04) was in Iowa, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (3). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Kellen Excavating Llc (USDOT 1438327) from 2024-10-25 to 2026-05-04 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2004 Peterbilt 378 platform. The most recent, 13V593000, concerns paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured fro… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 378 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor 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 | C12/C13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
Related vehicles
- 1XP5DB9X06D635399 Peterbilt (2 insp · 1 OOS)
- 1XP5DBEX57N737069 Peterbilt (2 insp)
- 4KNFC192XYL162571 CORAS (1 insp)
- 1S9SS402XML476473 SMITHCO (1 insp)
- 1S9SS4027ML476186 SMITHCO (1 insp)
- 1PNV452B6XK215104 Great Dane (1 insp)
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: Paccar Incorporated (Paccar) is recalling certain 2004-2013 Peterbilt 379, 357, 378, 367, 388, 365, 389, 385 and 386 trucks manufactured from April 3, 2003, through October 25, 2013 and equipped with tri-drive rear axles and a tag or pusher axle. The affected vehicles may be missing required inform
Risk: As a result, the axles may be overloaded or the wrong tires could be installed or the tires could be improperly inflated. All of these issues increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Peterbilt will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the certification labels missing the necessary information. The recall is expected to begin in January 2014. Customers can contact Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4000. Peterbilt's number fo
Related
Frequently Asked Questions
What does VIN 2XPFDU9X74M822565 decode to?
Does VIN 2XPFDU9X74M822565 have a clean inspection record?
Are there recalls on VIN 2XPFDU9X74M822565?
What license plate is on VIN 2XPFDU9X74M822565?
Vetting a used truck purchase?
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll send matching new or used trucks — no obligation.