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Articlesby James BlueMay 23, 2018

Subtle Shifts in School Transportation Industry's Fuel Mix

Diesel has long been the foremost fuel when it comes to large school buses, but there was a noteworthy shift in 2017 as gasoline Type C school buses came into the picture. Propane was the most popular alternative fuel.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 23, 2018

School Bus Sales Veteran Evie Wills Retires After 31 Years

Wills spent three decades in the bus business, starting with her family company and ending with Rohrer Bus Sales in Pennsylvania. With her retirement, Mike David steps into her role.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2018

Thomas Built Parent DTNA Opens Parts Distribution Center in Iowa

Daimler Trucks North America says it can now deliver 80% of dealer order volume in the U.S. by the next day.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 15, 2018

Electric School Buses Take to the Road: Real-World Results

Operators see reliable and quieter operation, fuel cost savings, and longer brake life. They recommend partnering with utility companies, installing charging infrastructure before receiving buses, and extensive driver training.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2018

Sharp Bus Lines Buys 60 New School Buses With 360-Degree Cameras, Collision Avoidance

The Canadian contractor’s new Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 buses are equipped with the Perimeter View 360 camera package and Mobileye collision avoidance.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2018

Thomas Built Buses Honors Top Dealers of 2017

New England Transit Sales is named Dealer of the Year for the school bus OEM.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2018

Thomas Built Buses Invests $3 Million in Energy-Saving Initiatives

The school bus OEM will add energy-efficient heating systems and LED lighting in its offices and manufacturing facilities.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2018

Thomas Built Buses VP Honored for Engineering Excellence

Leslie Kilgore, vice president of engineering, receives the Rodica Baranescu Award for Technical and Leadership Excellence in Automotive Engineering from SAE International.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2018

2 Midwest Bus Sales Locations Earn Thomas Built Buses’ Platinum Support Status

The dealership’s Oklahoma and Illinois branches undergo training and improvements aimed at enhancing the customer experience.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2018

Thomas Built Buses Pledges $100K to Local Boys & Girls Clubs

The school bus manufacturer and parent company Daimler Trucks North America donate the funds to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater High Point.

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