VIN 1BABNBUA8VF829454 — 1997 Blue Bird (BLUB) All American / All Canada
Recorded with Panama-Buena Vista Union School District · USDOT 2808771
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1BABNBUA8VF829454 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Blue Bird (BLUB) |
| Model | All American / All Canada |
| Vehicle type | SCHOOL BUS |
| License plate | CA NOPLATE (California) |
| Last inspected | 2026-09-22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 1BABNBUA8VF829454 | Not recorded | PANAMA-BUENA VISTA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT · USDOT 2808771 |
| 2026-09-22 | 1BABNBUA8VF829454 | CA NOPLATE | PANAMA-BUENA VISTA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT · USDOT 2808771 |
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
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District Active
- USDOT
- 2808771
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Bakersfield, CA
- Power units
- 83
- Drivers
- 98
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 202
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 6.4%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-22). 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
1BABNBUA8VF829454 is a 1997 Blue Bird All American / All Canada operated by Panama-Buena Vista Union School District (USDOT 2808771). License plate on its inspection records: CA NOPLATE. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1997 Blue Bird All American / All Canada is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1BABNBUA8VF829454. It is a bus - school bus built by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY at the FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA plant. Powertrain: 6V92 engine, 9L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg)) places it in Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-09-22). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-22) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Panama-Buena Vista Union School District (USDOT 2808771) on 2026-09-22 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | BLUE BIRD |
| Model | All American / All Canada |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Series | 3904-4100 |
| Vehicle Type | BUS NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Bus - School Bus The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg) Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | FORT VALLEY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | GEORGIA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | 6V92 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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