VIN 2MG3JM8A6HW068021 — 2017 LES AUTOBU J4500
Recorded with Benedict's Bus Service Llc · USDOT 283828
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2MG3JM8A6HW068021 |
| Model year | 2017 |
| Make | LES AUTOBU |
| Model | J4500 |
| Vehicle type | MOTOR COACH |
| License plates | PA BN03293 (Pennsylvania) PA MT48685 (Pennsylvania) |
| Inspection window | 2025-04-22 to 2026-09-22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 2MG3JM8A6HW068021 | PA BN03293 | BENEDICT'S BUS SERVICE LLC · USDOT 283828 |
| 2025-04-22 | 2MG3JM8A6HW068021 | PA MT48685 | TRANS-BRIDGE LINES INC · USDOT 9100 |
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
Benedict's Bus Service Llc Active
- USDOT
- 283828
- MC
- 115337
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Wellsboro, PA
- Power units
- 23
- Drivers
- 31
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 50
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-22). 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
2MG3JM8A6HW068021 is a 2017 LES AUTOBU J4500 operated by Benedict's Bus Service Llc (USDOT 283828). License plates on its inspection records: PA BN03293, PA MT48685. 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
2017 LES AUTOBU J4500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2MG3JM8A6HW068021. It is a bus built by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LIMITED. Powertrain: DD13 engine, 12.7L displacement, 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-04-22 and 2026-09-22. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-22) was in Pennsylvania, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. 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: Trans-Bridge Lines Inc (USDOT 9100) on 2025-04-22 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Benedict's Bus Service Llc (USDOT 283828) on 2026-09-22 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
| Model | J4500 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Series | J Series |
| 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 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 | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LIMITED The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant State | MANITOBA |
| Plant Country | CANADA |
| Engine Model | DD13 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 | 12.7 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 | 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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