VIN 1BAKGCPA1DF289424 — 2013 Blue Bird (BLUI) BB Conventional
Recorded with Browns Van Service Inc · USDOT 2148503
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1BAKGCPA1DF289424 |
| Model year | 2013 |
| Make | Blue Bird (BLUI) |
| Model | BB Conventional |
| Vehicle type | SCHOOL BUS |
| License plate | PA BA75323 (Pennsylvania) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-30 to 2024-12-11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-11 | 1BAKGCPA1DF289424 | PA BA75323 | BROWNS VAN SERVICE INC · USDOT 2148503 |
| 2024-10-30 | 1BAKGCPA1DF289424 | PA BA75323 | ENDLESS MOUNTAIN TRANSPORTATION INC · USDOT 2017505 |
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
Browns Van Service Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2148503
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Tunkhannock, PA
- Power units
- 28
- Drivers
- 28
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2024-12-11). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
1BAKGCPA1DF289424 is a 2013 Blue Bird BB Conventional operated by Browns Van Service Inc (USDOT 2148503). License plate on its inspection records: PA BA75323. 2 roadside inspections 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
2013 Blue Bird BB Conventional is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1BAKGCPA1DF289424. It is a bus - school bus built by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY at the FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA plant. Powertrain: ISB 6.7L engine, 6.7L displacement, running on diesel.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-30 and 2024-12-11. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2024-12-11) was in Pennsylvania, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Endless Mountain Transportation Inc (USDOT 2017505) on 2024-10-30 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Browns Van Service Inc (USDOT 2148503) on 2024-12-11 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | BLUE BIRD |
| Model | BB Conventional |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| 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. |
| 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 | ISB 6.7L 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 | 6.7 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 | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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