Related: Thomas Built Buses Receives Top Customer Feedback Rating
Thomas Built Buses Expands Dealerships in Iowa
The school bus manufacturer names Truck Center Companies as its official dealer for the state of Iowa.

Truck Center Companies is now the official Thomas Built Buses dealer for the state of Iowa. Shown here is the school bus manufacturer's Saf-T-Liner C2. File photo courtesy Thomas Built Buses

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Truck Center Companies is now the official Thomas Built Buses dealer for the state of Iowa.
Located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Truck Center Companies has expanded beyond Nebraska to now sell and service Thomas Built Buses, according to a news release from Daimler Trucks North America, the parent company of the school bus manufacturer. Truck Center Companies has more than 20 years of experience as a Thomas Built Buses and 44 years as a Freightliner dealer and was recently awarded the American Truck Dealers (ATD) Truck Dealer of the Year for their sales and service in the commercial transportation industry.
“Truck Center Companies has been the leading transportation service provider in Nebraska for many years, and we cannot wait to extend into the state of Iowa,” said Trey Mytty, CEO of Truck Center Companies. “We already offer 10 full-service locations across Iowa and Nebraska and keep nearly $12 million of parts in stock for need-it-now repairs. We are proud to share our knowledgeable staff and technical expertise with new customers.”
Caley Edgerly, president and CEO for Thomas Built Buses, added that Truck Center Companies has “an excellent reputation for customer support and service” and that it “will greatly benefit” the manufacturer’s Iowa customers.
To learn more or to find a local Thomas Built Buses dealer, go here.
More Management

School Transportation Data Is Only as Powerful as the Story It Tells
Leaders say turning operational metrics into student-centered narratives can help districts justify investments and improve service.
Read More →
Photos: NYAPT Celebrates 50 Years at 2026 Conference & Trade Show
See highlights from NYAPT's 50th anniversary conference in Saratoga Springs, featuring educational sessions, awards, a trade show, networking, and more.
Read More →
Ohio Transportation Workgroup Calls for End to 'Impractical to Transport' Payments
A final report from Ohio's Pupil Transportation Workgroup proposes ending "impractical to transport" payments and expanding transportation options through regional partnerships, but not all industry pros agree on the approach.
Read More →
Transfinder Expands California Footprint with Multiple School District Wins
Six California school districts selected the company's routing platform and related transportation technology as Transfinder continues expanding its presence across the state.
Read More →NSTA's Curt Macysyn on Student Transportation History and What's Next
Hear from NSTA's executive director as we discuss student transportation's role in American history, federal regulation, driver recruitment, illegal passing, AI, and what might be next, in this Route interview.
Read More →NSTA on 250 Years of America and the Road Ahead for Student Transportation
Curt Macysyn joins The Route to discuss student transportation's role in American history, federal regulation, driver recruitment, illegal passing, AI, and the industry’s future. Sponsored by IC Bus.
Read More →
Photo Highlights: Inside the 2026 Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation Conference
Snapshots from the 2026 MAPT conference, where Michigan's school transportation professionals gathered for training, technology updates, awards, networking, and more.
Read More →
Zonar Launches Reimagined Bus Suite Web Portal
Can one platform replace your transportation software stack? Zonar says its new Bus Suite unifies routing, dispatch, field trips, GPS, and parent communication.
Read More →
Indiana Association Announces 2026 Award Winners
See who earned top honors at the 2026 School Transportation Association of Indiana conference, recognizing excellence in school transportation statewide.
Read More →
Student Transportation of America Acquires Massachusetts Contractor
Tremblay’s Bus Company and its 400-bus fleet joins the STA family of brands as the company grows its presence across the Northeast U.S.
Read More →


