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VIN 1BAAKBSA8RF057096 — 1994 Blue Bird (BLUB) TC2000

Recorded with Kern County Superintendent Of Schools · USDOT 2808930

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Vehicle identity

VIN1BAAKBSA8RF057096
Model year1994
MakeBlue Bird (BLUB)
ModelTC2000
Vehicle typeSCHOOL BUS
License plateCA E438864 (California)
Inspection window2025-05-01 to 2026-05-08

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-05-081BAAKBSA8RF057096CA E438864KERN COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS · USDOT 2808930

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

Kern County Superintendent Of Schools Active

USDOT
2808930
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Bakersfield, CA
Power units
55
Drivers
78
Inspections (24 mo)
288
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Vehicle OOS rate
3.1%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-08). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1BAAKBSA8RF057096
Year/Make
1994 Blue Bird (BLUB)
Inspections
2
Open recalls
0

What this means

1BAAKBSA8RF057096 is a 1994 Blue Bird TC2000 operated by Kern County Superintendent Of Schools (USDOT 2808930). License plate on its inspection records: CA E438864. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.

What this VIN is

1994 Blue Bird TC2000 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1BAAKBSA8RF057096. It is a bus - school bus built by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY at the FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA plant. Powertrain: GM 5.9TA engine, 5.9L displacement, running on diesel.

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-05-01 and 2026-05-08. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-08) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Kern County Superintendent Of Schools (USDOT 2808930) from 2025-05-01 to 2026-05-08 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeBLUE BIRD
ModelTC2000
Model Year1994
Series3605-3706
Vehicle TypeBUS
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassBus - School Bus
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
ManufacturerBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityFORT VALLEY
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateGEORGIA
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelGM 5.9TA
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L5.9
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance1— Minor
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by KERN COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS (DOT 2808930)2025-05-01 → 2026-05-08
2 inspections · 1 OOS · 1 violations
Last inspected in California · Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present · Plate CA E438864
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1BAAKBSA8RF057096 decode to?
VIN 1BAAKBSA8RF057096 decodes to a 1994 Blue Bird TC2000 — body: Bus - School Bus; engine: GM 5.9TA; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as BLUB.
Why was 1994 Blue Bird TC2000 VIN 1BAAKBSA8RF057096 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. By type: 1 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (1), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN 1BAAKBSA8RF057096?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: CA E438864 (California).

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