VIN 2PCG33496GC736007 — 2016 Prevost (PREO) X3 Passenger Coach
Recorded with Vip Tour & Charter Bus Company · USDOT 285149
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2PCG33496GC736007 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | Prevost (PREO) |
| Model | X3 Passenger Coach |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | ME 980058 (Maine) |
| Last inspected | 2025-06-17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-17 | 2PCG33496GC736007 | ME 980058 | VIP TOUR & CHARTER BUS COMPANY · USDOT 285149 |
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
Vip Tour & Charter Bus Company Active
- USDOT
- 285149
- MC
- 181415
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Portland, ME
- Power units
- 12
- Drivers
- 14
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 10
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 70%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-06-17). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
2PCG33496GC736007 is a 2016 Prevost X3 Passenger Coach operated by Vip Tour & Charter Bus Company (USDOT 285149). License plate on its inspection records: ME 980058. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2016 Prevost X3 Passenger Coach is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2PCG33496GC736007. It is a bus built by VOLVO GROUP CANADA, INC at the STE-CLAIRE, QUEBEC plant. Powertrain: D13 engine, 12.8L 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 2025-06-17). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-06-17) was in Maine, 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 Vip Tour & Charter Bus Company (USDOT 285149) on 2025-06-17 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | PREVOST |
| Model | X3 Passenger Coach |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| 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 | VOLVO GROUP CANADA, INC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | STE-CLAIRE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | QUEBEC |
| Plant Country | CANADA |
| Engine Model | D13 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 | 12.8 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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