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
Due to inclement weather, some of our Sonny Merryman centers will be closed today, Thursday, February 18. Sonny Merryman Central Virginia (Lynchburg) – Closed (2/18) Sonny Merryman Greater Richmond (Ashland) – Closed (2/18) Sonny Merryman Northern Virginia (Manassas) – Closed (2/18) Sonny Merryman Hampton Roads (Chesapeake) – Open (2/18) If you need assistance and your … Continued
There are many things to consider when adding electric school buses to your fleet, but at the top of the list is how to charge them. The two basic types of chargers are AC and DC chargers and the difference between them comes down to five principles. Here are the fives things to know when … Continued
Check out this month’s Tuesday Tune-Up. Choosing your electric bus charging solution, six Virginia school divisions receive Jouley electric school buses, DD5 performance numbers, new February parts special, and more!
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is requesting applications for its 2021 Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grants to replace older diesel vehicles, including school buses. The agency stated on Thursday via a press release that $46 million in grant funding is available. EPA is anticipating awarding between 40 and 70 organizations. The DERA Acts looks … Continued
Sonny Merryman delivered six new Starcraft Allstar XL shuttles buses to the Tidewater EMS team in 2020. The new buses are customized to care for and transport patients during a mass medical emergency incident. Check out this video from HRMMRS that gives you a first-hand look at the buses. Originally published by HRMMS. Used primarily … Continued
Thomas Built Buses is now offering a collision mitigation system available as a factory-installed option on some of its buses. The school bus manufacturer’s parent company, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), announced on Thursday in a news release that the WABCO OnGuardACTIVE collision mitigation system from ZF is now available for Saf-T-Liner C2 diesel school … Continued
Virginia-based power company Dominion Energy teamed up with Thomas Built Buses, the sole provider of the electric school buses allocated for the initial phase of its Electric School Bus Initiative, which aims to support Virginia school divisions as they transition their school bus fleets from diesel to electric. Through the initiative, the power company and … Continued
