VIN 3BPZX20X5HF100178 — 1987 Peterbilt (PTRB) 320
Recorded with G I Industries Inc · USDOT 216910
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3BPZX20X5HF100178 |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Make | Peterbilt (PTRB) |
| Model | 320 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 96067V1 (California) |
| Last inspected | 2026-04-27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | 3BPZX20X5HF100178 | CA 96067V1 | G I INDUSTRIES INC · USDOT 216910 |
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
G I Industries Inc Active
- USDOT
- 216910
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Simi Valley, CA
- Power units
- 105
- Drivers
- 156
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 26
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-27). 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
3BPZX20X5HF100178 is a 1987 Peterbilt 320 operated by G I Industries Inc (USDOT 216910). License plate on its inspection records: CA 96067V1. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
1987 Peterbilt 320 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3BPZX20X5HF100178. It is a truck built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the MEXICALI, BAJA CALIFORNIA plant. Powertrain: NT 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 2026-04-27). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-27) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by G I Industries Inc (USDOT 216910) on 2026-04-27 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PETERBILT |
| Model | 320 |
| Model Year | 1987 |
| 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 | NT 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 | Other Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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