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VIN 2MG3JMBA8HW067879 — 2017 MCIN J4500

Recorded with Alta Group Inc · USDOT 4354280

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Vehicle identity

VIN2MG3JMBA8HW067879
Model year2017
MakeMCIN
ModelJ4500
Vehicle typeBUS
License platesPA BN05521 (Pennsylvania)
PA BN05381 (Pennsylvania)
Inspection window2024-10-03 to 2026-02-26

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-02-262MG3JMBA8HW067879PA BN05521ALTA GROUP INC · USDOT 4354280
2024-10-032MG3JMBA8HW067879PA BN05381WERTZ MOTOR COACHES INC · USDOT 113691

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

Alta Group Inc Active

USDOT
4354280
MC
1702978
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Philadelphia, PA
Power units
31
Drivers
31
Inspections (24 mo)
16
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
21.4%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-02-26). 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).

VIN
2MG3JMBA8HW067879
Year/Make
2017 MCIN
Inspections
2
Open recalls
0

What this means

2MG3JMBA8HW067879 is a 2017 MCIN J4500 operated by Alta Group Inc (USDOT 4354280). License plates on its inspection records: PA BN05521, PA BN05381. 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 MCIN J4500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2MG3JMBA8HW067879. 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-03 and 2026-02-26. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-02-26) was in Pennsylvania, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. 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: Wertz Motor Coaches Inc (USDOT 113691) on 2024-10-03 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Alta Group Inc (USDOT 4354280) on 2026-02-26 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeMOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES
ModelJ4500
Model Year2017
SeriesJ Series
Vehicle TypeBUS
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassBus
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerMOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LIMITED
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant StateMANITOBA
Plant CountryCANADA
Engine ModelISX 11.9/ 12
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L12
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by ALTA GROUP INC (DOT 4354280)Last seen 2026-02-26
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Pennsylvania · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate PA BN05521
Operated by WERTZ MOTOR COACHES INC (DOT 113691)Last seen 2024-10-03
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Pennsylvania · Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present · Plate PA BN05381
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Other vehicles operated by Alta Group Inc
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 2MG3JMBA8HW067879 decode to?
VIN 2MG3JMBA8HW067879 decodes to a 2017 MCIN J4500 — body: Bus; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: ISX 11.9/ 12; fuel: Diesel.
Does VIN 2MG3JMBA8HW067879 have a clean inspection record?
Across 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-03 and 2026-02-26, this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
Which carriers have operated VIN 2MG3JMBA8HW067879?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Alta Group Inc (USDOT 4354280), Wertz Motor Coaches Inc (USDOT 113691).
What license plate is on VIN 2MG3JMBA8HW067879?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: PA BN05521 (Pennsylvania), PA BN05381 (Pennsylvania).

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