VIN 3HTDPAPT7JN178454 — 2018 Peterbilt HX520
Recorded with Ruggiero Trucking Company Inc · USDOT 497608
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3HTDPAPT7JN178454 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Peterbilt |
| Model | HX520 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | PA AG62429 (Pennsylvania) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-27 to 2026-05-14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | 3HTDPAPT7JN178454 | PA AG62429 | RUGGIERO TRUCKING COMPANY INC · USDOT 497608 |
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
Ruggiero Trucking Company Inc Active
- USDOT
- 497608
- MC
- 256890
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Bethlehem, PA
- Power units
- 32
- Drivers
- 28
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 18
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-14). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
3HTDPAPT7JN178454 is a 2018 Peterbilt HX520 operated by Ruggiero Trucking Company Inc (USDOT 497608). License plate on its inspection records: PA AG62429. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2018 Peterbilt HX520 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3HTDPAPT7JN178454. It is a truck built by INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC. Powertrain: X15, Signature engine, 14.994163560L 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-12-27 and 2026-05-14. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-14) was in Pennsylvania, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Ruggiero Trucking Company Inc (USDOT 497608) from 2024-12-27 to 2026-05-14 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | HX520 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Series | HX |
| 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 | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant State | ESCOBEDO |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | X15, Signature The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Displacement L | 14.994163560 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 | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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