VIN 1T88P4E1291115583 — 2009 Thomas Built (THOMAS BUI) MVP-EF (Engine Front)
Recorded with Luverne Public Schools · USDOT 937217
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1T88P4E1291115583 |
| Model year | 2009 |
| Make | Thomas Built (THOMAS BUI) |
| Model | MVP-EF (Engine Front) |
| Vehicle type | SCHOOL BUS |
| License plate | MN 930604 (Minnesota) |
| Inspection window | 2025-04-24 to 2025-12-16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-16 | 1T88P4E1291115583 | MN 930604 | LUVERNE PUBLIC SCHOOLS · USDOT 937217 |
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
Luverne Public Schools Active
- USDOT
- 937217
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Luverne, MN
- Power units
- 24
- Drivers
- 22
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 27
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 64.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-12-16). 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
1T88P4E1291115583 is a 2009 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) operated by Luverne Public Schools (USDOT 937217). License plate on its inspection records: MN 930604. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 5 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2009 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1T88P4E1291115583. It is a bus - school bus built by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC at the HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: Cummins ISL engine, 8.9L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-04-24 and 2025-12-16. Its records show 5 out-of-service violations across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 4 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-12-16) was in Minnesota, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Driver Fitness (2). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Luverne Public Schools (USDOT 937217) from 2025-04-24 to 2025-12-16 — 3 inspections, 5 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | THOMAS BUILT |
| Model | MVP-EF (Engine Front) |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Series | 121 (12 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 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL |
| 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 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 8.9 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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