February Tuesday Tune-Up Newsletter
Check out this month’s Tuesday Tune-Up. Electric school bus training videos, new Sonny Merryman parts representative, how to perform an air brake test on the Bendix Intellipark system, and more!
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Congratulations and Best Wishes, Pat Merryman!
After working the past 45 years for the company that shares her name, Executive Vice President, Pat Merryman, is retiring from Sonny Merryman. During her long career, Pat has served in many executive leadership roles including spearheading the company’s highly successful storage trailer and container division. What began as an offshoot of the company’s more … Continued
Industry Update: Learn the Latest and What to Expect
Welcome, 2022. It’s a new year – the perfect time to start planning. We’re here to help. As you plan your future equipment and parts purchases, here is some firsthand information to assist you with making informed decisions. It’s never too early to contact our team for planning assistance and support. At present, delivery timeslots … Continued
The Sawdust Runs Deep, Binnie Nash Feature
After more than 40 years in the logging industry, Binnie Nash – Sonny Merryman Trailer Service & Sales Manager – is a familiar face to many. He was recently asked by Virginia Loggers Association to share his story over the years. Below is Binnie’s feature from the Virginia Logger’s Association’s December 2021 magazine. Thank you … Continued
Partner News: Proterra Announces EV Battery Factory in South Carolina
Proterra expands manufacturing to support growing demand for its market-leading high-energy density, long-life electric vehicle battery systems New factory in Greer, South Carolina will manufacture battery systems for Proterra Powered customers’ electric vehicles, including delivery and work trucks, industrial equipment, buses, and more The factory is planned to begin production in second half of 2022 … Continued
November Tuesday Tune-Up Newsletter
Check out this month’s Tuesday Tune-Up. Electric school bus training video, school bus driver appreciation, holiday hours, and more!
October Tuesday Tune-Up
Check out this month’s Tuesday Tune-Up. Electric school bus funding opportunities available now, new Saf-T-Zone pedestrian detection system, training opportunities, and more!
Go For Green: First Electric School Bus Fleet Rolled Out to Support FCPS Carbon Neutral Goal
Fairfax County Public Schools officially launched its first fleet of electric school buses as part of a commitment to providing carbon neutral student transportation by 2035. The eight new buses and charging stations were on display at the division’s Stonecroft Transportation Center in Chantilly. Superintendent Scott Brabrand was joined by school board members at the … Continued
Baltimore County celebrates beginning of Townson Loop
Townson Loop, Baltimore County’s first free public transit service, officially launched Oct. 12. Long discussed as an innovative idea to reduce congestion in the Towson area and better help residents, students and visitors move around, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski jumpstarted plans to bring a free circulator to Towson’s core destinations and main attractions. “I … Continued
September Tuesday Tune-Up
Check out this month’s Tuesday Tune-Up. We’re recognizing Virginia school bus drivers, Floyd Merryman recognized in Virginia500, National Drive Electric Week, and much more!