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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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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 6, 2017

Thomas Built Reveals New Electric School Bus

At the NAPT conference, the manufacturer surprises attendees with a Saf-T-Liner C2 electric bus, which has a range of about 100 miles.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2017

Thomas Built Debuts First C2 School Bus With Detroit DD5 Engine

The medium-duty diesel engine is expected to boost fuel economy, reliability, and serviceability, according to the manufacturer.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2017

Thomas Built Buses Adds Manager of Powertrain and Technology Sales

In the new role, Kim Alston will work with school bus dealers and customers to determine the best powertrain offerings for fleets.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2017

Daimler Donates $1 Million to Harvey Relief Efforts

The company’s U.S.-based subsidiaries, including the parent company of Thomas Built Buses, are donating the money to the American Red Cross.

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