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Evolving Driver Comfort and Safety

Upgrading the C2’s User-Experience for a New Era of Drivers

Student safety is in the hands of school bus drivers. The more comfortable and confident drivers feel, the more safely they drive.

For the last 20 years, Thomas Built Buses has supplied the industry with advanced electronics engineered with safety prioritized in every detail. Our Saf-T-Liner® C2 was designed…

Powering Up Your EV Infrastructure: Working with Our eConsultants

As electric school buses continue to gain momentum across the U.S. through federal incentives like the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, school districts are looking for help in transitioning their traditional bus fleets to electric, including building out electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.

Building and implementing charging infrastructure can be a daunting task, with challenges…

Advancing School Bus Safety: Embracing Technology & Innovation to Safeguard Students

From Kendra Eads, VP of Engineering and Technology at Thomas Built Buses

As we gear up for the back-to-school season, it’s important to recognize the significant advancements in school bus technology that enhance the safety and well-being of our students during their daily journeys.

At Thomas Built Buses, our commitment to safety is evident in our mission and…

(Em)Powering a Greener Future: Logan-Magnolia Community Schools' Journey with Electric School Bus Infrastructure Consulting

In today’s educational landscape, schools across the country are making strides towards embracing sustainable solutions.

A prime example of this is unfolding at Logan-Magnolia Community Schools in Iowa, under the leadership of Kurtis Hinkel, the grounds and transportation director.

Fueled by the vision of transitioning their fleet to electric, the school district recently…

NAPT 2017 – Thinking Forward

The theme of this year’s NAPT conference and tradeshow is Discover New Ideas. And there are new ideas aplenty in this year’s Thomas Built Buses’ booth. As leaders in new technology and innovative manufacturing techniques, we are excited to bring the latest innovations in the transportation industry to this year’s NAPT.  As part of the Daimler AG and Daimler Trucks North America family, Thomas Built Buses has access to leading technologies not only in the pupil transportation industry, but also in the automotive and commercial transportation industries.

Visit our booth at NAPT November 7 and we’ll show you how we are Thinking Forward.  You’ll witness first-hand the latest and greatest Thomas Built innovations, as well as key innovations from our sister brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Detroit that one day may shape pupil transportation.

Check out some of our very own innovations, including the new Detroit™ DD5™ and DD8™ engines with Detroit™ Connect Virtual TechnicianSM Remote Diagnostics Service.  The DD5 and DD8 engines are the latest in medium-duty engine technology, combined with the most advanced and in-depth connectivity platform in the industry.

These clean-burning diesel engines provide exceptional fuel efficiency, power, proven performance and reliability, as well as the lowest total cost of ownership available today. And they are constructed to provide highly efficient operation of the aftertreatment system in low speed stop-and-go operations.

These new engines, along with a Thomas Built’s other leading innovations are a must-see at this year’s NAPT Conference.

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