VIN 1HVBBABN2VH455789 — 1997 International (INTL) 3800
Recorded with Jfk Transportation Co Inc · USDOT 2762351
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1HVBBABN2VH455789 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | International (INTL) |
| Model | 3800 |
| Vehicle type | SCHOOL BUS |
| License plate | CA 7SPE434 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-18 to 2025-12-03 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-03 | 1HVBBABN2VH455789 | CA 7SPE434 | JFK TRANSPORTATION CO INC · USDOT 2762351 |
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
Jfk Transportation Co Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2762351
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Santa Ana, CA
- Power units
- 195
- Drivers
- 160
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 349
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 4.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-03). 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
1HVBBABN2VH455789 is a 1997 International 3800 operated by Jfk Transportation Co Inc (USDOT 2762351). License plate on its inspection records: CA 7SPE434. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
1997 International 3800 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1HVBBABN2VH455789. It is a incomplete - school bus chassis built by INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC at the SPRINGFIELD, OHIO plant. Powertrain: 7.275856416L 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 2024-12-18 and 2025-12-03. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-03) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 8 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (8). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Jfk Transportation Co Inc (USDOT 2762351) from 2024-12-18 to 2025-12-03 — 2 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | INTERNATIONAL |
| Model | 3800 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| 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 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 | 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) |
| Displacement L | 7.275856416 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. |
| 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 | 8 | ⚠ High |
| 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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