VIN 3CET2P526C5150938 — 2012 Volvo BXXR
Recorded with Superior Bus Lines Inc · USDOT 4457511
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3CET2P526C5150938 |
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | Volvo |
| Model | BXXR |
| Vehicle type | MOTOR COACH |
| License plates | BN 86RA5R (BN) CA 84440A4 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-02-26 to 2026-05-19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | 3CET2P526C5150938 | BN 86RA5R | SUPERIOR BUS LINES INC · USDOT 4457511 |
| 2025-11-18 | 3CET2P526C5150938 | CA 84440A4 | DISCOVERY NORTE · USDOT 4253205 |
| 2025-09-16 | 3CET2P526C5150938 | CA 84440A4 | ELITE CHARTERS & TOURS 1 LLC · USDOT 3326315 |
| 2025-02-26 | 3CET2P526C5150938 | CA 84440A4 | LILY CHARTER BUS LIMITED · USDOT 4102122 |
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
Superior Bus Lines Inc Active
- USDOT
- 4457511
- MC
- 1757408
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-19). 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 3 other carriers (listed below).
What this means
3CET2P526C5150938 is a 2012 Volvo BXXR operated by Superior Bus Lines Inc (USDOT 4457511). License plates on its inspection records: BN 86RA5R, CA 84440A4. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2012 Volvo BXXR is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3CET2P526C5150938. It is a bus built by VOLVO GROUP MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. at the SANTIAGO TEYAHUALCO, STATE OF MEXICO plant. Powertrain: D13C460B EUV engine, running on diesel.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-02-26 and 2026-05-19. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-19) was in US, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 4 recorded violations, the most come from Driver Fitness (2), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (2). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 4 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Lily Charter Bus Limited (USDOT 4102122) on 2025-02-26 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Elite Charters & Tours 1 Llc (USDOT 3326315) on 2025-09-16 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Discovery Norte (USDOT 4253205) on 2025-11-18 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Superior Bus Lines Inc (USDOT 4457511) on 2026-05-19 — 1 inspection, 3 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | VOLVO |
| Model | BXXR |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO GROUP MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | SANTIAGO TEYAHUALCO Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | STATE OF MEXICO |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | D13C460B EUV The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| 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 | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 4 carriers operated this VIN
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