VIN 1BAKGCPA69F257446 — 2009 Blue Bird (BLUB) BB Conventional
Recorded with Chowchilla Union High School District · USDOT 2645925
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1BAKGCPA69F257446 |
| Model year | 2009 |
| Make | Blue Bird (BLUB) |
| Model | BB Conventional |
| Vehicle type | SCHOOL BUS |
| License plate | CA 1356135 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2024-09-18 to 2026-09-21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | 1BAKGCPA69F257446 | CA 1356135 | CHOWCHILLA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT · USDOT 2645925 |
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
Chowchilla Union High School District Active
- USDOT
- 2645925
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Chowchilla, CA
- Power units
- 22
- Drivers
- 8
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 43
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 9.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-21). 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
1BAKGCPA69F257446 is a 2009 Blue Bird BB Conventional operated by Chowchilla Union High School District (USDOT 2645925). License plate on its inspection records: CA 1356135. 5 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2009 Blue Bird BB Conventional is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1BAKGCPA69F257446. 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 5 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-09-18 and 2026-09-21. Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 5 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-21) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (4). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Chowchilla Union High School District (USDOT 2645925) from 2024-09-18 to 2026-09-21 — 5 inspections, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | BLUE BIRD |
| Model | BB Conventional |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| 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 | 4 | ! 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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