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Photo Galleriesby StaffApril 5, 2016

PHOTOS: 100 Years of Thomas Built Buses

As the school bus OEM marks its 100th anniversary this year, this pictorial gives a brief overview of the company’s history, including streetcars, buses, and company leaders.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2016

Thomas Built Buses Debuts New Seat Mounting System

The Saf-T-Anchor Removable Seat (S.T.A.R.S.) system is designed to enable easier removal and installation of passenger seats for special-needs students.

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Newsby StaffMarch 9, 2016

Thomas Built Dealer Transportation South Certified for Platinum Support

The program involves training to eliminate waste from business practices by reducing vehicle downtime and lowering life-cycle costs.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2016

New Detroit DD5 Engine Unveiled

The medium duty engine will be available in Thomas Built Buses products starting in 2018.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2016

Daimler opens new parts distribution center

Officials say that the new facility in Dallas will enable customers of DTNA brands, including Thomas Built Buses, to receive parts faster.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2016

Thomas Built Buses reveals new tech training dates

Three sessions of Thomas Built Institute Service Training will be offered in 2016, including a new Canadian edition.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2016

Thomas Built Buses adds alt-fuel manager

John Roselli will handle sales, education and training for the school bus OEM’s growing lineup of green vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2016

Daimler invests $22.7M to expand Freightliner chassis facilities

Freightliner Custom Chassis will expand its current office building, employee parking lot, completed chassis parking, and loading and delivery operations. The facilities manufacture the chassis for the Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2015

Thomas Built ups Allison transmission coverage to 7 years

The increased transmission warranty will be on Thomas school bus models built in 2016 that include the Allison 2500, 2550, 2300 or 2350 PTS.

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ArticlesNovember 18, 2015

Weighing the costs and benefits of safety technologies

Pedestrian detection technology could be ideal for a school bus on an urban route. ESC is particularly beneficial for a bus traveling at higher speeds.

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