VIN 1T88R2D2831130248 — 2003 Thomas Built (THMS) MVP-EF (Engine Front)
Recorded with Island Transport Inc · USDOT 3161987
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1T88R2D2831130248 |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Make | Thomas Built (THMS) |
| Model | MVP-EF (Engine Front) |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | MA BU44714 (Massachusetts) |
| Last inspected | 2025-05-12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-12 | 1T88R2D2831130248 | MA BU44714 | ISLAND TRANSPORT INC · USDOT 3161987 |
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
Island Transport Inc Active
- USDOT
- 3161987
- MC
- 177616
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Oak Bluffs, MA
- Power units
- 12
- Drivers
- 6
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 16
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 12.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-05-12). 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
1T88R2D2831130248 is a 2003 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) operated by Island Transport Inc (USDOT 3161987). License plate on its inspection records: MA BU44714. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2003 Thomas Built MVP-EF (Engine Front) is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1T88R2D2831130248. It is a bus built by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC at the HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: Cummins ISB engine. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-05-12). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-05-12) was in Massachusetts, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Island Transport Inc (USDOT 3161987) on 2025-05-12 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | THOMAS BUILT |
| Model | MVP-EF (Engine Front) |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| Series | 130 (13 Sections) |
| Vehicle Type | BUS NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | 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 ISB The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| 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 | 2 | ! Moderate |
| 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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