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VIN YE2TC12B232044587 — 2003 Van Hool (VAN HOOL B) Tourist Coach

Recorded with King Travel Inc · USDOT 3657743

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Vehicle identity

VINYE2TC12B232044587
Model year2003
MakeVan Hool (VAN HOOL B)
ModelTourist Coach
Vehicle typeBUS
License plateMA 1AK71J (Massachusetts)
Inspection window2025-08-28 to 2026-06-28

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-06-28YE2TC12B232044587MA 1AK71JKING TRAVEL INC · USDOT 3657743

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

King Travel Inc Active

USDOT
3657743
MC
1263324
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Longmeadow, MA
Power units
36
Drivers
56
Inspections (24 mo)
60
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Vehicle OOS rate
23.7%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-28). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
YE2TC12B232044587
Year/Make
2003 Van Hool (VAN HOOL B)
Inspections
8
Open recalls
0

What this means

YE2TC12B232044587 is a 2003 Van Hool Tourist Coach operated by King Travel Inc (USDOT 3657743). License plate on its inspection records: MA 1AK71J. 8 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 4 out-of-service results on record.

What this VIN is

2003 Van Hool Tourist Coach is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for YE2TC12B232044587. It is a bus built by VAN HOOL N.V.. Powertrain: Series 60 engine, 11.1L 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 8 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-08-28 and 2026-06-28. Its records show 4 out-of-service violations across 8 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-28) was in Pennsylvania, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 6 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (5), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by King Travel Inc (USDOT 3657743) from 2025-08-28 to 2026-06-28 — 8 inspections, 4 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeVAN HOOL
ModelTourist Coach
Model Year2003
TrimT2100
Vehicle TypeBUS
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassBus
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerVAN HOOL N.V.
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CountryBELGIUM
Engine ModelSeries 60
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L11.1
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Axles3
Number of axles — ties directly to weight limits and toll/registration class.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance5⚠ High
Driver Fitness1— Minor
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Out-of-Service breakdown:
Driver OOS: 1 · Vehicle OOS: 3 · Hazmat OOS: 0
Operator & inspection history
Operated by KING TRAVEL INC (DOT 3657743)2025-08-28 → 2026-06-28
8 inspections · 4 OOS · 6 violations
Last inspected in Pennsylvania · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate MA 1AK71J
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Other vehicles operated by King Travel Inc
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN YE2TC12B232044587 decode to?
VIN YE2TC12B232044587 decodes to a 2003 Van Hool Tourist Coach — body: Bus; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: Series 60; fuel: Diesel. The make is filed with FMCSA as VAN HOOL B.
Why was 2003 Van Hool Tourist Coach VIN YE2TC12B232044587 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 4 out-of-service violations across 8 inspections. By type: 3 vehicle, 1 driver. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (5), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN YE2TC12B232044587?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: MA 1AK71J (Massachusetts).

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