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1998 PETERBILT 357

Truck • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 6 inspections • 3 recalls

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

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3 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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View full inspection history (6 inspections across 2 carriers)

Cross-carrier inspection timeline — each row is an FMCSA roadside inspection under that carrier's USDOT on that date (not title/ownership).

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Inspections
6
Carriers
2
Open recalls
3
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
1NPAXUEX2WN456213
Model Year
1998
Make
PETERBILT
Model
357
Manufacturer
PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
WMI
1NP

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
C12/C13
Engine Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Drive Type
Other

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Body Class
Truck
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE

Manufacturing

Plant City
MADISON
Plant State
TENNESSEE
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company
Peterbilt
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 1, 2026

Active Safety
Brake System
Air

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (1)
Body Cab Type
MDHD: Conventional

Carriers on FMCSA inspections

Distinct USDOT numbers that appear on roadside inspection tickets for this VIN. Dates are first/last inspection under each carrier — not registration or title.

Carrier USDOT First seen Last seen Inspections
MIDNIGHT SUN TOWING LLC 3066151 Aug 5, 2023 Aug 5, 2023 1
PICCOLOMINI CONTRACTORS INC 961907 Jan 3, 2024 Jul 8, 2025 5

Plates observed

From roadside inspections and reportable crash filings — not a DMV title history.

PA · ZXC0455

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

1NPAXUEX0WN459742 1NPAXUEX1WD444706 1NPAXUEX1WD478077 1NPAXUEX1WN443405 1NPAXUEX1WN459765 1NPAXUEX2WN452579 1NPAXUEX3WN464322 1NPAXUEX7WD444709

Roadside inspections (6)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
85169135 Jul 8, 2025 PICCOLOMINI CONTRACTORS INC 2
82966353 Oct 21, 2024 PICCOLOMINI CONTRACTORS INC 1
82553526 Aug 28, 2024 PICCOLOMINI CONTRACTORS INC 1
81156240 Mar 18, 2024 PICCOLOMINI CONTRACTORS INC 4
80538298 Jan 3, 2024 PICCOLOMINI CONTRACTORS INC 0
79344164 Aug 5, 2023 MIDNIGHT SUN TOWING LLC 0

Recalls for this make/model/year (3)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
03V125000 SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
01V054000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
99V181001 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

This VIN has been inspected 6 times across 2 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Aug 5, 2023. Most recent inspection: Jul 8, 2025 by PICCOLOMINI CONTRACTORS INC. 8 total violations cited; 1 out-of-service event.

Date Carrier Violations
Jul 8, 2025 PICCOLOMINI CONTRACTORS INC 2
Oct 21, 2024 PICCOLOMINI CONTRACTORS INC 1
Aug 28, 2024 PICCOLOMINI CONTRACTORS INC 1
Mar 18, 2024 PICCOLOMINI CONTRACTORS INC 4
Jan 3, 2024 PICCOLOMINI CONTRACTORS INC 0
Aug 5, 2023 MIDNIGHT SUN TOWING LLC ← carrier change 0

Operator changes (inspection records)

When consecutive FMCSA inspections list different operating USDOT numbers for this VIN. Common after fleet transfers; can also reflect data-entry errors on rare tickets.

How to read this: FMCSA inspection records show which carrier operated the vehicle on a given date, not the legal owner. A single change may reflect a sale, sublease, or fleet reassignment.

Approximate date From carrier To carrier
Between Aug 5, 2023 and Jan 3, 2024 MIDNIGHT SUN TOWING LLC PICCOLOMINI CONTRACTORS INC

We say "Sale/auction not necessarily implied" — we see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 6 roadside inspections on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers? ▾
FMCSA inspection records list 2 different operating USDOT numbers for this VIN. That usually means the truck was inspected under more than one fleet (sale, lease, dealer transport, or reassignment). It can also happen if an inspector mistyped a digit on a ticket — open individual inspection rows to verify dates and carriers. These rows are inspection operators, not title holders.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾
Yes. FMCSA records show 1 inspection where this VIN was placed out-of-service overall. An out-of-service order means the vehicle, driver, or both were ordered off the road until the cited defect was corrected. The timeline above marks each inspection's OOS state.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection? ▾
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age? ▾
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status? ▾
This VIN's make/model/year matches 3 open NHTSA recall campaigns. NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

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Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA

Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.

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NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

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Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

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