Trans Tech names Leonard Bus Sales Dealer of the Year
John Phraner, president of the Type A school bus manufacturer, says the dealership has helped the company grow its sales and offers “the best service and support” to its customers. Earlier this year, Leonard Bus Sales opened a Trans Tech-specific sales and customer support facility in Garden City Park, N.Y.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Type A school bus manufacturer Trans Tech Bus has named Leonard Bus Sales its Dealer of the Year.
“We are delighted with this award and proud of the partnership we’ve forged with Trans Tech Bus,” Leonard Bus Sales President Mike Leonard said. “We’ve worked hard this past year to grow our Type A school bus business and to expand our ability to offer industry-leading service to all of our Trans Tech customers. This award shows our hard work is being recognized.”
Earlier this year, Leonard Bus Sales opened a Trans Tech-specific sales and customer support facility in Garden City Park, N.Y. The facility, which provides service and support to Trans Tech’s school and commercial bus customers in the New York City metro area, was added to Leonard Bus Sales’ network of facilities that cover the entire state.
“Leonard Bus Sales continues to be an outstanding partner, helping us grow our sales and offering the best service and support to our customers,” Trans Tech Bus President and CEO John Phraner said. “We could not think of a better team to work with, and we are pleased to name Leonard Bus Sales as our Dealer of the Year.”
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