VIN 1BAKGCBHXGF323658 — 2016 Blue Bird BB Conventional
Recorded with Kobussen Buses Ltd · USDOT 275996
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1BAKGCBHXGF323658 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | Blue Bird |
| Model | BB Conventional |
| Vehicle type | SCHOOL BUS |
| License plate | WI 21950B (Wisconsin) |
| Last inspected | 2025-10-06 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-06 | 1BAKGCBHXGF323658 | WI 21950B | KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD · USDOT 275996 |
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
Kobussen Buses Ltd Active
- USDOT
- 275996
- MC
- 167000
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Little Chute, WI
- Power units
- 888
- Drivers
- 746
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 36
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 12
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 4.8%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-06). 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
1BAKGCBHXGF323658 is a 2016 Blue Bird BB Conventional operated by Kobussen Buses Ltd (USDOT 275996). License plate on its inspection records: WI 21950B. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2016 Blue Bird BB Conventional is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1BAKGCBHXGF323658. It is a bus - school bus built by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY at the FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA plant. Powertrain: Ford 6.8 LPG engine, 6.8L displacement, running on liquefied petroleum gas (propane or lpg). 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 2025-10-06). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-06) was in Wisconsin, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. 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 Kobussen Buses Ltd (USDOT 275996) on 2025-10-06 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | BLUE BIRD |
| Model | BB Conventional |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Series | 3109-3400 |
| 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 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 | 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 | Ford 6.8 LPG The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 |
| Displacement L | 6.8 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Liquefied Petroleum Gas (propane or LPG) Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic 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 | 6 | ⚠ High |
| 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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