VIN 1T7HT4B29W1162764 — 1998 Thomas Built (THMS) MVP-ER (Engine Rear)
Recorded with Lucia Mar Unified School District · USDOT 2620686
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1T7HT4B29W1162764 |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Make | Thomas Built (THMS) |
| Model | MVP-ER (Engine Rear) |
| Vehicle type | SCHOOL BUS |
| License plate | CA 1011386 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-17 to 2026-09-17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | 1T7HT4B29W1162764 | CA 1011386 | LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT · USDOT 2620686 |
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
Lucia Mar Unified School District Active
- USDOT
- 2620686
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Arroyo Grande, CA
- Power units
- 42
- Drivers
- 26
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 61
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 1.6%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-17). 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
1T7HT4B29W1162764 is a 1998 Thomas Built MVP-ER (Engine Rear) operated by Lucia Mar Unified School District (USDOT 2620686). License plate on its inspection records: CA 1011386. 3 roadside inspections 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 1T7HT4B29W1162764. 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-17 and 2026-09-17. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-17) 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
Operated by Lucia Mar Unified School District (USDOT 2620686) from 2024-10-17 to 2026-09-17 — 3 inspections, 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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