VIN 2MG3JMBA7DW066362 — 2013 MCI (Motor Coach Industries) (MCI) J4500
Recorded with Garas Transport Llc · USDOT 4356315
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2MG3JMBA7DW066362 |
| Model year | 2013 |
| Make | MCI (Motor Coach Industries) (MCI) |
| Model | J4500 |
| Vehicle type | MOTOR COACH |
| License plates | NJ AZ668P (New Jersey) NJ AT685W (New Jersey) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-28 to 2025-08-08 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-08 | 2MG3JMBA7DW066362 | NJ AZ668P | GARAS TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 4356315 |
| 2024-10-28 | 2MG3JMBA7DW066362 | NJ AT685W | CUSTOM COACH & LIMO LLC · USDOT 1514524 |
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
Garas Transport Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4356315
- MC
- 1704008
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Perth Amboy, NJ
- Power units
- 4
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 12
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-08). 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
2MG3JMBA7DW066362 is a 2013 MCI (Motor Coach Industries) J4500 operated by Garas Transport Llc (USDOT 4356315). License plates on its inspection records: NJ AZ668P, NJ AT685W. 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
2013 MCI (Motor Coach Industries) J4500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2MG3JMBA7DW066362. It is a bus built by MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LIMITED. Powertrain: ISX 11.9/ 12 engine, 12L 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-28 and 2025-08-08. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-08-08) was in New Jersey, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Custom Coach & Limo Llc (USDOT 1514524) on 2024-10-28 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Garas Transport Llc (USDOT 4356315) from 2025-07-01 to 2025-08-08 — 3 inspections, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES |
| Model | J4500 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| 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 | ISX 11.9/ 12 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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