VIN 1BAKGCKAX4F218813 — 2004 Blue Bird (vPIC; filed make: OTHR) BB Conventional
Recorded with Carolina Luxury Transport Llc · USDOT 4086719
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1BAKGCKAX4F218813 |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Make | Blue Bird (vPIC; filed make: OTHR) |
| Model | BB Conventional |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | NC ZM7654 (North Carolina) |
| Last inspected | 2026-08-12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | 1BAKGCKAX4F218813 | NC ZM7654 | CAROLINA LUXURY TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 4086719 |
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
Carolina Luxury Transport Llc Inactive
- USDOT
- 4086719
- MC
- 1555934
- Status
- Inactive
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Shelby, NC
- Power units
- 5
- Drivers
- 12
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 0
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-12). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1BAKGCKAX4F218813 is a 2004 Blue Bird BB Conventional operated by Carolina Luxury Transport Llc (USDOT 4086719). License plate on its inspection records: NC ZM7654. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2004 Blue Bird BB Conventional is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1BAKGCKAX4F218813. 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 2026-08-12). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-12) was in North Carolina, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. 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 Carolina Luxury Transport Llc (USDOT 4086719) on 2026-08-12 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | BLUE BIRD |
| Model | BB Conventional |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| 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 | C7 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 7.2 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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