VIN 1M8PDMBA9JP015039 — 2018 MTRCI 102DL3 Intercity/D4500
Recorded with Transdev Services Inc · USDOT 505166
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1M8PDMBA9JP015039 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | MTRCI |
| Model | 102DL3 Intercity/D4500 |
| Vehicle type | MOTOR COACH |
| License plate | CA 1556936 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2026-01-14 to 2026-09-14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | 1M8PDMBA9JP015039 | CA 1556936 | TRANSDEV SERVICES INC · USDOT 505166 |
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
Transdev Services Inc Active
- USDOT
- 505166
- MC
- 258542
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Lombard, IL
- Power units
- 1,387
- Drivers
- 995
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 756
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 197
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 3.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-14). 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
1M8PDMBA9JP015039 is a 2018 MTRCI 102DL3 Intercity/D4500 operated by Transdev Services Inc (USDOT 505166). License plate on its inspection records: CA 1556936. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2018 MTRCI 102DL3 Intercity/D4500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1M8PDMBA9JP015039. It is a bus built by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. at the PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA plant. Powertrain: ISX 11.9/ 12 engine, 12L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-01-14 and 2026-09-14. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-14) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Transdev Services Inc (USDOT 505166) from 2026-01-14 to 2026-09-14 — 3 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
| Model | 102DL3 Intercity/D4500 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Series | MCI |
| Vehicle Type | BUS NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Bus The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier |
| Manufacturer | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | PEMBINA Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | NORTH DAKOTA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | ISX 11.9/ 12 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 | 12 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 | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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