VIN 1M8PDMRA73P056102 — 2003 Motor Coach Industries (MOTOR COAC) 102DL3 Intercity/D4500
Recorded with Mid-Columbia Charters Inc · USDOT 301199
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1M8PDMRA73P056102 |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Make | Motor Coach Industries (MOTOR COAC) |
| Model | 102DL3 Intercity/D4500 |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | OR YARU014 (Oregon) |
| Last inspected | 2025-08-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-15 | 1M8PDMRA73P056102 | OR YARU014 | MID-COLUMBIA CHARTERS INC · USDOT 301199 |
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
Mid-Columbia Charters Inc Active
- USDOT
- 301199
- MC
- 166109
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Pendleton, OR
- Power units
- 6
- Drivers
- 11
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-15). 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
1M8PDMRA73P056102 is a 2003 Motor Coach Industries 102DL3 Intercity/D4500 operated by Mid-Columbia Charters Inc (USDOT 301199). License plate on its inspection records: OR YARU014. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2003 Motor Coach Industries 102DL3 Intercity/D4500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1M8PDMRA73P056102. 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 2025-08-15). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-08-15) was in Oregon, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Mid-Columbia Charters Inc (USDOT 301199) on 2025-08-15 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
| Model | 102DL3 Intercity/D4500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| 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 | 2 | ! 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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