A behind-the-scenes look at our historic celebration and transition of the Type D legacy
It isn’t every day you get to celebrate a major milestone, so we’ve captured the iconic plant transition of our Type D production and commemorated the milestone in a video celebration. Chronicling the final steps of the last Type D bus to roll off the historic assembly line, the video features…
At Thomas Built Buses, we view safety as a journey, not a destination. Safety is at the core of everything we do—from our manufacturing processes to our testing protocols and focus on continuous innovation. It is more than just a feature; it’s an interconnected facet of all our operations.
Let’s look at how this commitment to safety is woven into every phase of our process, from…
What makes the electric Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school bus an excellent vehicle for today and the future? Our free Electric School Bus Curriculum answers this and more.
Today’s students are increasingly interested in electric vehicles and environmentally smart transportation options. This dynamic, professionally designed curriculum provides teachers with tools and lessons to increase…
In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, sustainability has become a global focus. But what does that even mean? For Thomas Built Buses, it’s about defining our commitment to our organization, our industry and the communities we serve. While our electric school bus, the Saf-T-Liner® C2 Jouley®, and its many milestones (including the recent delivery of our 1,000th) often come to…
Did you know a Thomas Built bus can be spec’d thousands of different ways? That means that if several thousand buses rolled off of the line, no two would be alike. From type of fuel to electronics, wiring, components and more, any of our buses can be customized to meet your needs.
All of our buses can be equipped with the latest factory-installed features, technologies and state-of-the-art innovations. And that’s not limited to aftermarket features.
Thomas Built Buses and our parent company, Daimler Trucks North America, are committed to building “greener buses” that reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions while maintaining efficiency, engine performance and safety. Over the years, we’ve gained a unique edge in leading green technology in the school bus industry and the ability to offer industry-leading alternative fuel options such as clean–diesel, compressed natural gas (CNG), propane buses and soon an electric option.
Choosing a new fuel type or even spec’ing features and components isn’t something that you should navigate alone. Spec’ing is a strategic endeavor, one that is personal and unique to each district. And even the most innocuous of specs can have major impacts in your fleet. For example, if you live in a colder climate, spec’ing a heated driver seat will decrease your idle time during bus warm up, which will improve your overall fuel economy.
That’s why the dealers in our robust dealer network place a high priority on working one-on-one with you to spec your buses so that they perfectly fit your needs.
When you’re ready, give your local dealer a call and start the spec’ing process together.