Caley Edgerly, president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses, is moving into the role of general manager, operations planning and quality, at Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) effective immediately, the commercial vehicle manufacturer announced on Thursday. Edgerly’s successor will be named at a later date, Thomas Built Buses told School Bus Fleet. “We are thrilled to … Continued
Federal lawmakers introduced on Wednesday legislation that would invest $25 billion to transition a significant portion of the nation’s school bus fleet to electric. U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and U.S. Representatives Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.) and Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) introduced the Clean Commute for Kids Act, according to a news release … Continued
Less than a mile from Interstate 5 in Portland, Oregon, a new heavy-duty electric truck charging site opened April 21. Called “Electric Island,” it’s a joint project of Daimler Trucks North America and Portland General Electric, designed to accelerate the development, testing and deployment of zero-emissions commercial vehicles. Electric Island opens with eight vehicle charging … Continued
As the Biden administration makes its push to garner support for its ambitious and controversial $2 trillion infrastructure proposal, electric school buses are taking center stage. Contained within the plan to increase job and wages as well as infrastructure via a corporate tax hike is $20 billion to electrify at least 20 percent of the … Continued
Forty-seven businesses, including Sonny Merryman, urge Gov. Northam to join multi-state agreement to electrify medium- and heavy-duty vehicles Washington, D.C.— Dozens of businesses, including vehicle manufacturing leaders, urged Gov. Ralph Northam to support the electrification of trucks and buses throughout the commonwealth Wednesday. The Electrification Coalition delivered a letter signed by 47 businesses, urging the … Continued
Check out this month’s Tuesday Tune-Up. Bus Technician Round Tables are returning, More Virginia Jouley electric school bus deliveries, interview with James Lash, electric school bus training, and more!
Thank You New River Community Action (NRCA) for choosing Sonny Merryman for your new type-A Thomas Minotour bus! New River Community Action (NRCA) is excited to announce a new transportation option for children in the Shawsville and Elliston areas to attend Head Start classes in Christiansburg for the upcoming 2021-2022 preschool year. After several years … Continued
Daimler Trucks AG, parent company to Thomas Built Buses, and Cummins recently announced a global plan for medium-duty commercial vehicle engines. This partnership is both exciting and promising for the continuation of diesel in the school bus market, and is also part of Daimler’s commitment to offer the industry’s leading zero-emissions vehicles. We’re sharing with … Continued
Our team here at Sonny Merryman is pleased to partner with Dominion Energy to bring eight new electric Jouley school buses to Fairfax County Public Schools. Check out News4 team’s reporter Adam Tuss’s coverage of one of the first Jouley buses we’ve delivered to FCPS. Catching the school bus is about to look, feel and … Continued
Being a substitute school bus driver was one of many jobs James Lash juggled at 18, when he kicked off his lifelong career in pupil transportation. He has also served as a trainer, supervisor, transportation director, and state association president. More recently, Lash stepped into the role of executive director of transportation and fleet services at … Continued
