VIN 2MG3JM8AXLW069553 — 2020 MCI (Motor Coach Industries) (MCI) J4500
Recorded with Storer Transportation Service · USDOT 138172
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2MG3JM8AXLW069553 |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Make | MCI (Motor Coach Industries) (MCI) |
| Model | J4500 |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | CA EP08616 (California) |
| Last inspected | 2025-01-04 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-04 | 2MG3JM8AXLW069553 | CA EP08616 | STORER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE · USDOT 138172 |
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
Storer Transportation Service Active
- USDOT
- 138172
- MC
- 15401
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Modesto, CA
- Power units
- 52
- Drivers
- 184
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 180
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 4
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-01-04). 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
2MG3JM8AXLW069553 is a 2020 MCI (Motor Coach Industries) J4500 operated by Storer Transportation Service (USDOT 138172). License plate on its inspection records: CA EP08616. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2020 MCI (Motor Coach Industries) J4500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2MG3JM8AXLW069553. It is a bus built by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LIMITED at the WINNIPEG, MANITOBA plant. 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-01-04). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-01-04) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Driver Fitness (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Storer Transportation Service (USDOT 138172) on 2025-01-04 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
| Model | J4500 |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| 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 City | WINNIPEG Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| 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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