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2016 PETERBILT 389

Truck-Tractor • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 6 inspections • 8 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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8 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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View full inspection history (6 inspections across 3 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
3
Open recalls
8
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
1NPXDP9X2GD338233
Model Year
2016
Make
PETERBILT
Model
389
Manufacturer
PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY
WMI
1NP

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
MX/MX-13
Engine Manufacturer
PACCAR
Cylinders
6
Displacement
12.9 L
Horsepower
380
Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
6x4

Weight & Dimensions

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

Manufacturing

Plant City
DENTON
Plant State
TEXAS
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)
Note
GVWR (lbs): 47,001-57,000

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
GOLDEN EMPIRE EXPRESS LLC 2411488 Jun 23, 2023 Jun 23, 2023 1
CARS PORTAL LLC 3679444 Sep 20, 2024 Oct 13, 2025 4
SILK ROAD TRANS INC 4048765 Jul 14, 2026 Jul 14, 2026 1

Plates observed

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

VA · 26893PZ VA · 53124PZ CA · XP09449

Sister VINs

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

1NPXDP9X0GD296693 1NPXDP9X0GD298895 1NPXDP9X0GD299058 1NPXDP9X0GD299223 1NPXDP9X0GD299237 1NPXDP9X0GD308826 1NPXDP9X0GD308843 1NPXDP9X0GD318188

Roadside inspections (6)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
88428054 Jul 14, 2026 SILK ROAD TRANS INC 0
86052251 Oct 13, 2025 CARS PORTAL LLC 16
84113504 Mar 12, 2025 CARS PORTAL LLC 0
83238288 Nov 23, 2024 CARS PORTAL LLC 1
82734696 Sep 20, 2024 CARS PORTAL LLC 0
79022602 Jun 23, 2023 GOLDEN EMPIRE EXPRESS LLC 1

Recalls for this make/model/year (8)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
20V199000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
20V130000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
17V593000 STEERING
15V740000 TIRES
15V597000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
15V456000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
15V270000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
15V132000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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 3 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Jun 23, 2023. Most recent inspection: Jul 14, 2026 by SILK ROAD TRANS INC. 18 total violations cited; 1 out-of-service event.

Date Carrier Violations
Jul 14, 2026 SILK ROAD TRANS INC 0
Oct 13, 2025 CARS PORTAL LLC ← carrier change 16
Mar 12, 2025 CARS PORTAL LLC 0
Nov 23, 2024 CARS PORTAL LLC 1
Sep 20, 2024 CARS PORTAL LLC 0
Jun 23, 2023 GOLDEN EMPIRE EXPRESS LLC ← carrier change 1

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 Jun 23, 2023 and Sep 20, 2024 GOLDEN EMPIRE EXPRESS LLC CARS PORTAL LLC
Between Oct 13, 2025 and Jul 14, 2026 CARS PORTAL LLC SILK ROAD TRANS 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 3 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 8 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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