VIN 1T7YU4F2X81294541 — 2008 Thomas Built (THMS) HDX
Recorded with Academy Stars Llc · USDOT 4391854
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1T7YU4F2X81294541 |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | Thomas Built (THMS) |
| Model | HDX |
| Vehicle type | SCHOOL BUS |
| License plates | CA 93469J3 (California) CA 93740J3 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-02-21 to 2026-08-25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | 1T7YU4F2X81294541 | CA 93469J3 | ACADEMY STARS LLC · USDOT 4391854 |
| 2025-02-21 | 1T7YU4F2X81294541 | CA 93740J3 | BELL TRANSPORTATION LLC · USDOT 3267775 |
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
Academy Stars Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4391854
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Granada Hills, CA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 16
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-25). 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
1T7YU4F2X81294541 is a 2008 Thomas Built HDX operated by Academy Stars Llc (USDOT 4391854). License plates on its inspection records: CA 93469J3, CA 93740J3. 4 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
2008 Thomas Built HDX is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1T7YU4F2X81294541. 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-02-21 and 2026-08-25. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-08-25) 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
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Bell Transportation Llc (USDOT 3267775) on 2025-02-21 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Academy Stars Llc (USDOT 4391854) from 2025-08-01 to 2026-08-25 — 3 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | THOMAS BUILT |
| Model | HDX |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| 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 history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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