VIN 3BPDL20X9JF161340 — 2018 Peterbilt 520
Recorded with Reno Disposal Co · USDOT 17157
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3BPDL20X9JF161340 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Peterbilt |
| Model | 520 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NV 107911P (Nevada) |
| Last inspected | 2026-01-13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | 3BPDL20X9JF161340 | NV 107911P | RENO DISPOSAL CO · USDOT 17157 |
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
Reno Disposal Co Active
- USDOT
- 17157
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Reno, NV
- Power units
- 113
- Drivers
- 114
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 16
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 5
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 7.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-01-13). 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
3BPDL20X9JF161340 is a 2018 Peterbilt 520 operated by Reno Disposal Co (USDOT 17157). License plate on its inspection records: NV 107911P. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2018 Peterbilt 520 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3BPDL20X9JF161340. It is a truck built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the MEXICALI, BAJA CALIFORNIA plant. Powertrain: ISLG/ISLG-NZ/ISL9N 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 2026-01-13). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-01-13) was in Nevada, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.
Operator history
Operated by Reno Disposal Co (USDOT 17157) on 2026-01-13 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 520 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| 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 | MEXICALI Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | BAJA CALIFORNIA |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | ISLG/ISLG-NZ/ISL9N 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 | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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