VIN 1M8PDMPA2SP047289 — 1995 Motor Coach Industries (MOTORCOACH) 102DL3 Intercity/D4500
Recorded with Rocky Top Tours Inc · USDOT 602917
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1M8PDMPA2SP047289 |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Make | Motor Coach Industries (MOTORCOACH) |
| Model | 102DL3 Intercity/D4500 |
| Vehicle type | MOTOR COACH |
| License plate | TN CB71759 (Tennessee) |
| Last inspected | 2025-05-12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-12 | 1M8PDMPA2SP047289 | TN CB71759 | ROCKY TOP TOURS INC · USDOT 602917 |
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
Rocky Top Tours Inc Active
- USDOT
- 602917
- MC
- 290344
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Maryville, TN
- Power units
- 37
- Drivers
- 45
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 27
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 8%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-05-12). 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
1M8PDMPA2SP047289 is a 1995 Motor Coach Industries 102DL3 Intercity/D4500 operated by Rocky Top Tours Inc (USDOT 602917). License plate on its inspection records: TN CB71759. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
1995 Motor Coach Industries 102DL3 Intercity/D4500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1M8PDMPA2SP047289. It is a bus built by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC. at the PEMBINA, NORTH DAKOTA plant. Powertrain: Series 60 engine, 12.7L 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-05-12). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-05-12) was in Tennessee, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (5). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Rocky Top Tours Inc (USDOT 602917) on 2025-05-12 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
| Model | 102DL3 Intercity/D4500 |
| Model Year | 1995 |
| 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 | Series 60 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 | 12.7 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 | 5 | ⚠ 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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