VIN 1BAKGCPA5HF330238 — 2017 Blue Bird (BLUE) BB Conventional
Recorded with Earle M Jorgensen Co · USDOT 20342
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1BAKGCPA5HF330238 |
| Model year | 2017 |
| Make | Blue Bird (BLUE) |
| Model | BB Conventional |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plates | MA 99579 (Massachusetts) MA APN99579 (Massachusetts) |
| Inspection window | 2025-10-29 to 2026-03-11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-11 | 1BAKGCPA5HF330238 | MA 99579 | EARLE M JORGENSEN CO · USDOT 20342 |
| 2025-10-29 | 1BAKGCPA5HF330238 | MA APN99579 | GREGG S MASSINI BUS COMPANY INC · USDOT 1214962 |
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
Earle M Jorgensen Co Active
- USDOT
- 20342
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Lynwood, CA
- Power units
- 224
- Drivers
- 179
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 266
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 9
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 20.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-11). 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
1BAKGCPA5HF330238 is a 2017 Blue Bird BB Conventional operated by Earle M Jorgensen Co (USDOT 20342). License plates on its inspection records: MA 99579, MA APN99579. 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
2017 Blue Bird BB Conventional is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1BAKGCPA5HF330238. 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. 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-10-29 and 2026-03-11. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-11) was in Maine, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Gregg S Massini Bus Company Inc (USDOT 1214962) on 2025-10-29 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Earle M Jorgensen Co (USDOT 20342) on 2026-03-11 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | BLUE BIRD |
| Model | BB Conventional |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| 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 | 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. |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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