Roadside Inspection 85625703
Roadside inspection on Aug 26, 2025 in California • Carrier: FIRST STUDENT INC (USDOT 354406) • Vehicle: THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUS
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 85625703
- Date:
- Aug 26, 2025
- State:
- California
- Level:
- Level V — Vehicle Only
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 1
- Violations:
- 2
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- MISSION VIEJO
- Carrier (USDOT):
- FIRST STUDENT INC (354406)
- Operating authority:
- MC191534
- Vehicle:
- THOMAS BUILT HDX SCHOOL BUS
- Plate:
- 7JUX402 (CA)
- VIN:
- 1T7YU4F21F1287121
What this inspection means
2 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Cited issues fall mainly under Vehicle Maintenance, with a combined severity weight of 7.
Compared to the median Level 5 inspection nationwide in 2025, this is a more severe than typical result.
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Units Inspected
1 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCHOOL BUS | 1T7YU4F21F1287121 | CA 7JUX402 | THOMAS BUILT | HDX | 2015 | — |
Violations Cited
2 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.209D-STGBL | Steering - Gear box mounting bolt loose. | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.67C8-F | Fuel - Improper fuel tank safety vent. | 1 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
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Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86404712 | Oct 24, 2025 | PA | L3 | — | 0 | — |
| 86269476 | Oct 23, 2025 | CA | L5 | 300 SOUTH BUENA VISTA AVENUE | 0 | — |
| 86269285 | Oct 23, 2025 | CA | L5 | 300 SOUTH BUENA VISTA AVENUE | 0 | — |
| 86269284 | Oct 23, 2025 | CA | L5 | 300 SOUTH BUENA VISTA AVENUE | 0 | — |
| 86269100 | Oct 23, 2025 | CA | L5 | 300 SOUTH BUENA VISTA AVENUE | 0 | — |
| 86269099 | Oct 23, 2025 | CA | L5 | 300 SOUTH BUENA VISTA AVENUE | 0 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88066367 | Jun 7, 2026 | CA | L1 | 1T7YU4F21F1287121 | — |
| 87866134 | May 15, 2026 | CA | L5 | 1T7YU4F21F1287121 | — |
| 82646718 | Sep 11, 2024 | CA | L5 | 1T7YU4F21F1287121 | — |
| 79612967 | Sep 7, 2023 | CA | L5 | 1T7YU4F21F1287121 | — |
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| 89223547 | Oct 7, 2026 | THE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF ORANGE | 0 | — |
| 89223601 | Oct 6, 2026 | THE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF ORANGE | 0 | — |
| 89223583 | Oct 6, 2026 | THE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF ORANGE | 0 | — |