Thomas Built Buses adds dealer in New Mexico
Albuquerque Freightliner, which is part of LoneStar Truck Group, will offer all Thomas Built Buses products, including Type A, C and D school buses.
Thomas Built Buses has added a new dealer in the state of New Mexico: Albuquerque Freightliner.
Albuquerque Freightliner is part of LoneStar Truck Group, a group of 11 dealerships that have been in business more than 14 years. Albuquerque Freightliner will offer all Thomas Built Buses products, including Type A, C and D school buses.
“We take pride in taking care of our customers. To us, it’s about doing your best, doing what’s right and treating others as you’d like to be treated,” said Danny Torres, bus unit manager for Albuquerque Freightliner. “We are pleased to offer Thomas Built Buses and to serve the state of New Mexico.”
Ken Hedgecock, vice president of sales, marketing and service for Thomas Built, said that Albuquerque Freightliner will make an excellent addition to the Thomas Built dealer network.
"Thomas is pleased to have a company the caliber of Albuquerque Freightliner represent our products," Hedgecock said. "We're certain our customers will benefit from their commitment to service."
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