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Inside view of a bus driver seat with students walking across the road.
Articlesby Elora HaynesSeptember 9, 2025

Beyond the Dash: Safety Tech Helping Drivers See It All

From AI-driven monitoring to 360-degree cameras, automated braking, and smarter mirrors, the latest school bus technology redefines how buses protect students — and empower drivers.

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Black diesel fuel tank with Cleveland Tank and School Bus Fleet logos on an orange background.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 10, 2025

Cleveland Tank Adds New Aftermarket Diesel Fuel Tank Models

Cleveland Tank has expanded its product line with new replacement diesel fuel tanks for IC Bus and Thomas Built Bus models, giving fleet operators direct-fit options for school bus maintenance.

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A close in view of a New England map with the W.C. Cressey subsidiary logo.
Newsby StaffJune 17, 2025

New England Transit Sales and W.C. Cressey & Son Merge

Two top Northeast school bus dealers merge to form New England Transit LLC, expanding service, reach, and customer support.

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School officials cutting a red ribbon in front of electric school buses.
Newsby StaffJune 16, 2025

Walla Walla Drives Ahead With Washington’s Biggest Electric School Bus Fleet

The Washington district’s 18 new Thomas Built electric buses mark an EV milestone for the Evergreen State. The buses were funded by both state and federal grants. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 28, 2025

Thomas Built Buses Names 2024 Dealer of the Year

Kerlin Bus Sales & Leasing, Inc. based in Silver Lake, Indiana, receives the OEM's top dealer honor for the fourth time.

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A group poses with two Thomas Built Buses Safe-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric school buses parked outside.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 22, 2025

New Jersey County Receives First Electric School Buses, Adding to State’s Total

George Dapper Inc. recently received two electric school buses, a first for Woodbridge, New Jersey, and Middlesex County.

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Front Angle View of Saf-T-Liner EFX2
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 11, 2025

Thomas Built Buses Launches Saf-T-Liner EFX2

The next generation of transit-style school buses is here, rebranded as part of the Saf-T-Liner line. These new buses combine features from the Saf-T-Liner C2 with the latest in Type D design.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 4, 2025

5 Questions: T.J. Reed on Thomas Built Buses Strategy, Innovation, and Future

New leadership, continued commitment. Thomas Built Buses’ new CEO talks with SBF about industry trends, product architecture, and what’s coming next for the big yellow bus.

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TBB Bus
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 1, 2025

Thomas Built Buses Sees Tenth Consecutive Year as “World Class” Net Promoter

Thomas Built Buses once again scored above 70 amongst customers who were surveyed for their Net Promoter Score.

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an electric school bus sits on the road
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 7, 2025

First Look at Thomas Built Buses' Second-Gen Jouley Electric School Bus

Peek at the next-generation of the Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley here, with the scoop on its new tech, features, performance, and more.

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