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VIN 1BAKFCKA96F233583 — 2006 Blue Bird (BLUB) BB Conventional

Recorded with Dryland Aquatics · USDOT 2057800

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Vehicle identity

VIN1BAKFCKA96F233583
Model year2006
MakeBlue Bird (BLUB)
ModelBB Conventional
Vehicle typeBUS
License plateNE NONE (Nebraska)
Last inspected2025-05-20

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
2025-05-201BAKFCKA96F233583NE NONEDRYLAND AQUATICS · USDOT 2057800

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

Dryland Aquatics Active

USDOT
2057800
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Sparks, NE
Power units
5
Drivers
6
Inspections (24 mo)
2
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
50%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-05-20). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1BAKFCKA96F233583
Year/Make
2006 Blue Bird (BLUB)
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

1BAKFCKA96F233583 is a 2006 Blue Bird BB Conventional operated by Dryland Aquatics (USDOT 2057800). License plate on its inspection records: NE NONE. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

2006 Blue Bird BB Conventional is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1BAKFCKA96F233583. It is a bus - school bus built by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY at the FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA plant. Powertrain: C7 engine, 7.2L 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 2025-05-20). Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-05-20) was in Nebraska, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 6 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (6). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Dryland Aquatics (USDOT 2057800) on 2025-05-20 — 1 inspection, 3 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeBLUE BIRD
ModelBB Conventional
Model Year2006
Series3007-3108
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.
G V W RClass 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
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 ModelC7
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L7.2
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 Maintenance6⚠ High
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by DRYLAND AQUATICS (DOT 2057800)Last seen 2025-05-20
1 inspections · 3 OOS · 6 violations
Last inspected in Nebraska · Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present · Plate NE NONE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1BAKFCKA96F233583 decode to?
VIN 1BAKFCKA96F233583 decodes to a 2006 Blue Bird BB Conventional — body: Bus - School Bus; GVWR: Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg); engine: C7; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as BLUB.
Why was 2006 Blue Bird BB Conventional VIN 1BAKFCKA96F233583 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 3 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. By type: 3 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (6), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN 1BAKFCKA96F233583?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: NE NONE (Nebraska).

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