VIN 1HVBBAAM6TH329294 — 1996 BLUB 3800
Recorded with San Diego Unified School District · USDOT 2808560
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1HVBBAAM6TH329294 |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Make | BLUB |
| Model | 3800 |
| Vehicle type | SCHOOL BUS |
| License plate | CA E030249 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-04-18 to 2026-03-19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | 1HVBBAAM6TH329294 | CA E030249 | SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT · USDOT 2808560 |
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
San Diego Unified School District Active
- USDOT
- 2808560
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Power units
- 436
- Drivers
- 412
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 842
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 5
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 10%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-19). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1HVBBAAM6TH329294 is a 1996 BLUB 3800 operated by San Diego Unified School District (USDOT 2808560). License plate on its inspection records: CA E030249. 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
1996 BLUB 3800 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1HVBBAAM6TH329294. It is a incomplete - school bus chassis built by INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC at the SPRINGFIELD, OHIO plant. Powertrain: International DT466/Maxxforce DT engine, 7.636371824L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg)) places it in Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-04-18 and 2026-03-19. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-19) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. 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
Operated by San Diego Unified School District (USDOT 2808560) from 2025-04-18 to 2026-03-19 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | 3800 |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| Series | FBC Forward control chassis |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - School Bus Chassis The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg) Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | SPRINGFIELD Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | OHIO |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | International DT466/Maxxforce DT The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 7.636371824 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 | Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
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 & inspection history
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