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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2018

School Bus Dealership Sonny Merryman to Expand in Virginia

The Thomas Built Buses distributor will open a new sales and service center in the greater Richmond area this summer.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2018

Indiana District Sees Success With Thomas Built Buses’ S.T.A.R.S. System

Hamilton Southeastern Schools reports that Thomas Built’s seat mounting system for special-needs buses helps keep floors clean and organized, and is easy to remove and install.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2018

Thomas Built Reports Success With Engine Aftertreatment Adjustment

Some school districts are seeing significant drops in DPF-related maintenance issues after using the "Stay Warm" feature for Cummins diesel engines.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2018

Thomas Built Buses Donation Aids District’s Academics, Athletics

Guilford County (N.C.) Schools has used the school bus OEM’s $100,000 contribution for STEM programs, a gym floor replacement, and other efforts.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2018

Thomas Built Buses Earns Top Rating Based on Customer Feedback

Through customer surveys completed on the delivery of school buses in 2017, Thomas Built achieves the highest category of Net Promoter Score.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2018

New President Named at Freightliner Custom Chassis

Jeff Sather will lead the DTNA subsidiary, which manufactures chassis for Thomas Built school buses and other vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2018

Thomas Built Buses Offers ‘Facts About Fuels’ Educational Materials

The school bus OEM’s new campaign presents information about various fuel options, focusing on advancements in diesel.

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Articlesby James BlueDecember 15, 2017

Like Sales Numbers, School Bus Options Are on the Rise

Consider this contrast: SBF's 2018 Fact Book listings include 10 school bus body manufacturers. Ten years ago, only six of those companies were in the market.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2017

Daimler Trucks North America Launches 3-D Printing for Parts

The parent company of Thomas Built Buses says it sees 3-D printing as a better way to provide rare parts when customers need them.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 7, 2017

Conference Presentations Gaze Into the Future

NAPT sessions show that vehicle technology is advancing rapidly, and the school bus industry needs to keep pace or be left behind.

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