VIN 2MG3JMBA8HW068272 — 2017 Motor Coach Industries (MOTOR COAC) J4500
Recorded with Bonanza Acquisition Llc · USDOT 1080986
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2MG3JMBA8HW068272 |
| Model year | 2017 |
| Make | Motor Coach Industries (MOTOR COAC) |
| Model | J4500 |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | RI 32956 (Rhode Island) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-29 to 2026-03-26 |
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.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | 2MG3JMBA8HW068272 | RI 32956 | BONANZA ACQUISITION LLC · USDOT 1080986 |
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
Bonanza Acquisition Llc Active
- USDOT
- 1080986
- MC
- 448481
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Providence, RI
- Power units
- 42
- Drivers
- 47
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 34
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 3.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-26). 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.What this means
2MG3JMBA8HW068272 is a 2017 Motor Coach Industries J4500 operated by Bonanza Acquisition Llc (USDOT 1080986). License plate on its inspection records: RI 32956. 3 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 Motor Coach Industries J4500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2MG3JMBA8HW068272. 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-29 and 2026-03-26. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-26) was in Massachusetts, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. 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
Operated by Bonanza Acquisition Llc (USDOT 1080986) from 2024-10-29 to 2026-03-26 — 3 inspections, 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 | 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 & inspection history
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