VIN 1T7YU4F2131128708 — 2003 Thomas Built (THMS) HDX
Recorded with Poway Unified School District · USDOT 2809938
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1T7YU4F2131128708 |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Make | Thomas Built (THMS) |
| Model | HDX |
| Vehicle type | SCHOOL BUS |
| License plate | CA 1089271 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-01-30 to 2025-10-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-28 | 1T7YU4F2131128708 | CA 1089271 | POWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT · USDOT 2809938 |
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
Poway Unified School District Active
- USDOT
- 2809938
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Poway, CA
- Power units
- 173
- Drivers
- 146
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 282
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-28). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1T7YU4F2131128708 is a 2003 Thomas Built HDX operated by Poway Unified School District (USDOT 2809938). License plate on its inspection records: CA 1089271. 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
2003 Thomas Built HDX is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1T7YU4F2131128708. It is a bus - school bus built by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC at the HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: Cummins ISL-G engine, 8.9L displacement, running on compressed natural gas (cng). 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 2025-01-30 and 2025-10-28. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-28) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Poway Unified School District (USDOT 2809938) from 2025-01-30 to 2025-10-28 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | THOMAS BUILT |
| Model | HDX |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| Series | 141 (14 Sections +10") |
| 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 | Cummins ISL-G The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 8.9 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) 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. |
Operator & inspection history
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