VIN 1T7HT4B20W1162099 — 1998 Thomas Built (THMS) MVP-ER (Engine Rear)
Recorded with Salinas City School District · USDOT 2603218
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1T7HT4B20W1162099 |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Make | Thomas Built (THMS) |
| Model | MVP-ER (Engine Rear) |
| Vehicle type | SCHOOL BUS |
| License plate | CA 1011350 (California) |
| Last inspected | 2025-04-08 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-08 | 1T7HT4B20W1162099 | CA 1011350 | SALINAS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT · USDOT 2603218 |
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
Salinas City School District Active
- USDOT
- 2603218
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Salinas, CA
- Power units
- 46
- Drivers
- 34
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 116
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 1.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-04-08). 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
1T7HT4B20W1162099 is a 1998 Thomas Built MVP-ER (Engine Rear) operated by Salinas City School District (USDOT 2603218). License plate on its inspection records: CA 1011350. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
1998 Thomas Built MVP-ER (Engine Rear) is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1T7HT4B20W1162099. It is a bus - school bus built by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC at the HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: 6 CYL Diesel engine, 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 2025-04-08). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-04-08) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. 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 Salinas City School District (USDOT 2603218) on 2025-04-08 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | THOMAS BUILT |
| Model | MVP-ER (Engine Rear) |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| Series | 140 (14 sections) |
| Vehicle Type | BUS NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Bus - School 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 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | HIGH POINT Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | NORTH CAROLINA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | 6 CYL Diesel The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| 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 | 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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