Contact:  Fred Ligouri – fred.ligouri@daimler.com    

High Point, N.C. – Oct. 21, 2019 – Current Thomas Built Buses dealer Truck Center Companies has expanded beyond Nebraska to now sell and service Thomas Built buses in the state of Iowa as well. Located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Truck Center Companies is officially the new exclusive Thomas dealer for the state.

With more than 20 years of experience as a Thomas Built and 44 years as a Freightliner dealer, Truck Center Companies offers Iowa customers a robust team of experienced sales personnel alongside a top-rated service department with an outstanding parts inventory. In fact, Truck Center Companies was recently awarded the ATD Truck Dealer of the Year for their sales and service in the commercial transportation industry. 

“Truck Center Companies has been the leading transportation service provider in Nebraska for many years, and we cannot wait to extend into the state of Iowa,” said Trey Mytty, CEO of Truck Center Companies. “We already offer ten full-service locations across Iowa and Nebraska and keep nearly $12 million of parts in stock for need-it-now repairs. We are proud to share our knowledgeable staff and technical expertise with new customers.”

“Truck Center Companies is new to Thomas Built Buses in Iowa but not new to our industry,” said Caley Edgerly, president and CEO for Thomas Built Buses. “They are a top-notch organization with an excellent reputation for customer support and service. They will greatly benefit our customers in Iowa.” 

To learn more or to find your local dealer, visit ThomasBuiltBuses.com.

About Thomas Built Buses

Founded in 1916, Thomas Built Buses is a leading manufacturer of school buses in North America. Since the first Thomas Built bus rolled off the assembly line, the company has been committed to delivering the smartest and most innovative buses in North America. Learn more at ThomasBuiltBuses.com or at https://www.facebook.com/thomasbuiltbuses.  

Thomas Built Buses, Inc., headquartered in High Point, N.C., is a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading manufacturer of class 4-8 vehicles. Daimler Trucks North America produces and markets commercial vehicles under the Freightliner, Western Star and Thomas Built Buses nameplates. Daimler Trucks North America is a Daimler company.