What does this VIN's inspection history tell me?

FMCSA has no roadside inspection records that reference this VIN. That can mean the vehicle is new, has not been operated in interstate commerce, or has not been pulled into an inspection. Absence of records is not the same as a clean record.

Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers?

No carrier operations are visible for this VIN in FMCSA inspection records.

Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN?

No inspection history is on file for this VIN, so no out-of-service determinations exist either.

How do I see the full violation list for an inspection?

Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.

What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age?

Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.

Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status?

NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

2015 BLUE BIRD BB Conventional

Bus - School Bus • BUS

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

Inspections

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Vehicle identity

VIN: 1BAKCCBA8FF311201
Model Year: 2015
Make: BLUE BIRD
Model: BB Conventional
Trim: Front Engine
Series: 2510-2700
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
WMI: 1BA

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model: Ford 6.8 LPG
Engine Manufacturer: Ford
Cylinders: 10
Displacement: 6.8 L
Fuel Type: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (propane or LPG)

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR: Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)
Body Class: Bus - School Bus
Vehicle Type: BUS

Manufacturing

Plant City: FORT VALLEY
Plant State: GEORGIA
Plant Country: UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company: Fort Valley
Destination Market: U.S.
Decode Source: nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded: Apr 29, 2026

Active Safety

Brake System: Air

Compare with peers (same make, model, year)

This VIN has 0 inspections on record. Among 75 peers, the median is 0 (25th–75th: 0–0).

Cohort median out-of-service rate: 0%.

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Plates observed

From roadside inspections and reportable crash filings — not a DMV title history.

TX · 1181029 crash 1181029

Reportable crashes (1)

FMCSA crash filings that list this VIN. Crash records often carry older plate associations than the SMS inspection-unit window.

Date	State	Plate	Carrier	Inj / Fat
Apr 24, 2025	TX, ARLINGTON	TX · 1181029	ARLINGTON I S D (ARLINGTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT)	0 / 0

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

1BAKCCBA1FF309290 1BAKCCBA3FF309291 1BAKCCBA5FF309292

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Data sources & freshness

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NHTSA

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