VIN 15GGD271X81079897 — 2008 Gillig (GILLIG COR) Low Floor Bus
Recorded with Liberty University Inc · USDOT 2348912
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 15GGD271X81079897 |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | Gillig (GILLIG COR) |
| Model | Low Floor Bus |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | VA TNA8281 (Virginia) |
| Last inspected | 2026-04-13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | 15GGD271X81079897 | VA TNA8281 | LIBERTY UNIVERSITY INC · USDOT 2348912 |
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
Liberty University Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2348912
- MC
- 803951
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Lynchburg, VA
- Power units
- 70
- Drivers
- 48
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 43
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-13). 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
15GGD271X81079897 is a 2008 Gillig Low Floor Bus operated by Liberty University Inc (USDOT 2348912). License plate on its inspection records: VA TNA8281. 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
2008 Gillig Low Floor Bus is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 15GGD271X81079897. It is a bus built by GILLIG LLC at the HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA plant. Powertrain: Diesel ISL engine, 8.9L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-04-13). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-13) was in Virginia, 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 Liberty University Inc (USDOT 2348912) on 2026-04-13 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | GILLIG |
| Model | Low Floor Bus |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Vehicle Type | BUS NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Bus The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL |
| Manufacturer | GILLIG LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | HAYWARD Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | CALIFORNIA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | Diesel ISL The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Displacement L | 8.9 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. |
Operator & inspection history
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