VIN 4UZABRCS98CY48352 — 2008 THOMAS BUI B2 Bus Chassis
Recorded with Junior Bus Line Hijo Inc · USDOT 3921048
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 4UZABRCS98CY48352 |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | THOMAS BUI |
| Model | B2 Bus Chassis |
| Vehicle type | SCHOOL BUS |
| License plates | PR 8130OP (Puerto Rico) PR 8131OP (Puerto Rico) |
| Inspection window | 2025-01-09 to 2026-01-16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | 4UZABRCS98CY48352 | PR 8130OP | JUNIOR BUS LINE HIJO INC · USDOT 3921048 |
| 2025-01-09 | 4UZABRCS98CY48352 | PR 8131OP | PATILLAS BUS SERVICE INC · USDOT 3921983 |
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
Junior Bus Line Hijo Inc Active
- USDOT
- 3921048
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Patillas, PR
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 3
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-01-16). 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).
What this means
4UZABRCS98CY48352 is a 2008 THOMAS BUI B2 Bus Chassis operated by Junior Bus Line Hijo Inc (USDOT 3921048). License plates on its inspection records: PR 8130OP, PR 8131OP. 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
2008 THOMAS BUI B2 Bus Chassis is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 4UZABRCS98CY48352. It is a incomplete - school bus chassis built by FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS CORP. at the GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA plant. Powertrain: 6.4L 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-09 and 2026-01-16. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-01-16) was in Puerto Rico, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. 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
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Patillas Bus Service Inc (USDOT 3921983) on 2025-01-09 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Junior Bus Line Hijo Inc (USDOT 3921048) on 2026-01-16 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FREIGHTLINER |
| Model | B2 Bus Chassis |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| 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 Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 6.4 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 history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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