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VIN 1BABNBSA3TF820581 — 1996 Blue Bird (BLUB) All American / All Canada

Recorded with Ukiah Unified School District · USDOT 2645589

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Vehicle identity

VIN1BABNBSA3TF820581
Model year1996
MakeBlue Bird (BLUB)
ModelAll American / All Canada
Vehicle typeSCHOOL BUS
License plateCA ES07U07 (California)
Last inspected2026-06-16

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
2026-06-161BABNBSA3TF820581CA ES07U07UKIAH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT · USDOT 2645589

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

Ukiah Unified School District Active

USDOT
2645589
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Ukiah, CA
Power units
29
Drivers
26
Inspections (24 mo)
66
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
1.5%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-16). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1BABNBSA3TF820581
Year/Make
1996 Blue Bird (BLUB)
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

1BABNBSA3TF820581 is a 1996 Blue Bird All American / All Canada operated by Ukiah Unified School District (USDOT 2645589). License plate on its inspection records: CA ES07U07. 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

1996 Blue Bird All American / All Canada is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1BABNBSA3TF820581. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-06-16). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-16) was in California, 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 Ukiah Unified School District (USDOT 2645589) on 2026-06-16 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeBLUE BIRD
ModelAll American / All Canada
Model Year1996
Series3904-4100
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.
Operator & inspection history
Operated by UKIAH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (DOT 2645589)Last seen 2026-06-16
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in California · Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present · Plate CA ES07U07
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1BABNBSA3TF820581 decode to?
VIN 1BABNBSA3TF820581 decodes to a 1996 Blue Bird All American / All Canada — body: Bus - School Bus; engine: GM 5.9TA; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as BLUB.
Does VIN 1BABNBSA3TF820581 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2026-06-16), this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 1BABNBSA3TF820581?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: CA ES07U07 (California).

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