VIN 4UZAAXAK04CL89331 — 2004 THOMAS BUI FS 65 Chassis
Recorded with Bowens Bus Service Inc · USDOT 901883
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 4UZAAXAK04CL89331 |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Make | THOMAS BUI |
| Model | FS 65 Chassis |
| Vehicle type | MOTOR COACH |
| License plate | WI 1970B (Wisconsin) |
| Last inspected | 2025-09-09 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-09 | 4UZAAXAK04CL89331 | WI 1970B | BOWENS BUS SERVICE INC · USDOT 901883 |
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
Bowens Bus Service Inc Active
- USDOT
- 901883
- MC
- 564651
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Rhinelander, WI
- Power units
- 47
- Drivers
- 34
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 4
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-09-09). 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
4UZAAXAK04CL89331 is a 2004 THOMAS BUI FS 65 Chassis operated by Bowens Bus Service Inc (USDOT 901883). License plate on its inspection records: WI 1970B. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2004 THOMAS BUI FS 65 Chassis is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 4UZAAXAK04CL89331. It is a incomplete - school bus chassis built by FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS CORP. at the GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: Cat 3126/CFE engine, 7.2L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-09-09). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-09-09) was in Wisconsin, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Bowens Bus Service Inc (USDOT 901883) on 2025-09-09 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | FS 65 Chassis |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - School Bus Chassis The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS CORP. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | GAFFNEY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | Cat 3126/CFE 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 | 7.2 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. |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | ! Moderate |
| 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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