VIN 1T7HT4B23V1152326 — 1997 Thomas Built (THMS) MVP-ER (Engine Rear)
Recorded with Sureway School Buses Llc · USDOT 4512932
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1T7HT4B23V1152326 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Thomas Built (THMS) |
| Model | MVP-ER (Engine Rear) |
| Vehicle type | SCHOOL BUS |
| License plate | CA 9PQX291 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-04-11 to 2026-04-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | 1T7HT4B23V1152326 | CA 9PQX291 | SUREWAY SCHOOL BUSES LLC · USDOT 4512932 |
| 2025-04-11 | 1T7HT4B23V1152326 | CA 9PQX291 | PAUL W SHARPE · USDOT 2663617 |
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
Sureway School Buses Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4512932
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Power units
- 8
- Drivers
- 8
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 10
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-15). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
1T7HT4B23V1152326 is a 1997 Thomas Built MVP-ER (Engine Rear) operated by Sureway School Buses Llc (USDOT 4512932). License plate on its inspection records: CA 9PQX291. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
1997 Thomas Built MVP-ER (Engine Rear) is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1T7HT4B23V1152326. 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-04-11 and 2026-04-15. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-15) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. 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
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Paul W Sharpe (USDOT 2663617) on 2025-04-11 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Sureway School Buses Llc (USDOT 4512932) on 2026-04-15 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | THOMAS BUILT |
| Model | MVP-ER (Engine Rear) |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| 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 history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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