As Detroit observes its 80th anniversary this year, parent company Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is marking another important achievement – the production of its one millionth heavy-duty engine platform (HDEP) engine. The state of Michigan also has recognized the company’s contribution to the industry and the community by declaring June 14 as Detroit Diesel … Continued
On Tuesday, June 5, Sonny Merryman made a special delivery to Montgomery County Public Schools—the 100,000th Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus from Thomas Built Buses. “We are thrilled to receive delivery of this milestone Thomas school bus. This is a real honor for Montgomery County and especially our transportation team.” says Superintendent Mark Miear. A special celebration … Continued
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) took another key step forward in maximizing the efficiency of its Aftermarket and dealer channel operations this week with the formal opening of a new 245,000 sq.-ft. parts distribution center in Grimes, Iowa. The new location, the ninth in Daimler’s PDC network, will now allow the company to deliver parts to 80 … Continued
Daimler Trucks North America‘s (DTNA) aftermarket footprint is growing. The company Thursday formally opened its newest parts distribution center in Grimes, Iowa — its third new facility in less than two years — as it continues to expand its aftermarket service presence and shorten delivery times to its nationwide dealer network. Located at 1000 SE 19th … Continued
BRANTFORD, Ontario — Sharp Bus Lines has acquired 60 new Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with technology aimed at enhancing the driver’s view around the vehicle. The new diesel buses are Sharp’s first to be equipped with the new Perimeter View 360 camera package (PV360) and Mobileye collision avoidance through Thomas Built Buses. Both … Continued
HIGH POINT, N.C. — A Thomas Built Buses executive was recognized on Tuesday for her leadership and her technical contributions to the automotive industry. Leslie Kilgore, vice president of engineering for Thomas Built Buses, was honored with the prestigious Rodica Baranescu Award for Technical and Leadership Excellence in Automotive Engineering by SAE International (formerly the … Continued
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Thomas Built Buses is expanding its eco program with a $3 million investment in energy-saving initiatives over the next two to three years. The changes include energy-efficient heating systems and a $2 million investment to replace lighting fixtures with new energy-efficient LED lighting in the school bus OEM’s corporate offices and … Continued
Each year, Thomas Built Buses dealers from across North America come together for a two-day meeting. Top leadership from Thomas Built Buses (TBB) as well as Daimler, parent company of TBB, offer industry insights, announce new and upcoming technology, and share data gleaned from the previous year. It’s an exciting time for both dealers and Thomas Built … Continued
On Tuesday, April 24, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding nationwide to modernize fleets to cleaner, more efficient diesel engines. It is anticipated the Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA) will be awarded $40 million in grant funding. Virginia is part of the Region 3 geographic location, which will accept … Continued
1. This is our fourth sales & service center in Virginia. Since our founding in 1967, we’ve grown from a small business in Rustburg, Virginia to the state’s largest and most experienced bus sales and service company. We currently operate three sales and service locations in Central Virginia (Lynchburg), Northern Virginia (Manassas), and Hampton Roads … Continued
