Blue Bird Corporation

Blue Bird Corporation

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Macon, Georgia 17,496 followers

Designing, building, selling and servicing the world's finest school buses.

About us

About Us Blue Bird offers a complete line of Type A, C and D school buses in a variety of options and configurations. Since 1927, Blue Bird Corporation has continued to set industry standards with its innovative design and manufacturing capabilities. Additionally, Blue Bird provides comprehensive financial solutions through Blue Bird Capital Services. Today, Blue Bird has more than 1,600 employees, Georgia-based manufacturing facilities and an extensive network of Dealers and Parts & Service facilities throughout North America. Its global presence can be seen in more than 60 countries through sales into Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Our Promise We are singularly focused on building and selling school buses that customers want and value. The safety of schoolchildren is at the center of all that we do and we will strive every day, just as we have since our beginning in 1927, to provide an unparalleled and affordable product in terms of safety, quality, durability, and serviceability. We will be easy to do business with, responsive to our customers' wants and needs, and provide prompt after-sale support in parts and service through a professional, high-qualified distribution network. Customer satisfaction is our top priority. What We Stand For We come to work every day with one common goal, to design, build, sell and service the world's finest school bus. That's what we do - no distractions, no competing priorities. We are heirs to a rich legacy, one of listening to our customers, embracing their needs, and delivering innovations that lead the market. We commit ourselves to four driving priorities - safety, quality, durability, and serviceability. We embody the interests of every child that rides us, every driver that drives us, every service technician that services us and every district that buys us. More than a business, this work is our heritage, and we have been at it since 1927 - that's purpose driven.

Industry
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Macon, Georgia
Type
Public Company
Founded
1927
Specialties
school bus manufacturing

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    Taking Safety to the Next Level As part of Blue Bird's Next Level Safety announcement, a school bus crash test was performed at IMMI's premiere testing facility, CAPE, in Westfield, Indiana. The simulated crash test demonstrates the added safety Blue Bird buses provide passengers in the event of an accident when equipped with three-point seat belts and driver air bags, compared to the dangers passengers face without the added safety features. Watch the video to see the importance of making the safest vehicles on the road even safer for passengers, drivers, and everyone on the road.

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    This morning Blue Bird proudly presented the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Heroism Award to Wisconsin student Acie Holland III. Earlier this year, when a medical emergency left the bus driver unconscious, Acie bravely took the wheel, straightened the bus’s course, and safely brought it to a stop. We had the privilege of sponsoring and presenting this award to honor Acie for his courageous actions. We thank him for his quick thinking and action. Read more about the incredible story: https://hubs.ly/Q02SgP_50 Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram for live updates from the #NAPTACTS conference, and check out the other inspiring individuals recognized at the event: https://hubs.ly/Q02SgLJG0

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    #NationalDriveElectricWeek continues! With nearly $1billion in funding available now for through the EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Program, now is the time for school districts to transition to zero-emission fleets. And with over 2,000 electric buses on the road today, Blue Bird is the leader in zero-emission student transportation. The Blue Bird Grants Team is here to help you apply for funding and #driveelectric: https://hubs.ly/Q02S3L6v0

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    We are proud to recognize Karla Loera, our Senior Manager of Electrical Purchasing, for being featured as Wiring Harness News magazine's "The Power Women of the Wire Harness Industry"! From her early work with school bus customers at Global Harness Systems to her current #leadership role at Blue Bird, Karla brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for engineering to our team. We are incredibly grateful for her commitment, dedication, and expertise. Congratulations, Karla, on this well-deserved recognition! Read Karla's story, including her initial interest in pursuing #engineering, her experience as a #womaninSTEM, and her journey with Blue Bird, on pages 54-56 of the Wiring Harness News magazine: https://hubs.ly/Q02RTGqs0

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    The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced nearly $1 billion of funding available to accelerate the adoption of clean student transportation through the Clean School Bus Rebate Program. With more electric school buses on the road today than any other school bus manufacturer, and plans for continued manufacturing expansion and job growth, Blue Bird commends the EPA's announcement to provide $965 million in additional funding for clean school buses to reduce pollution and enhance student and community health: https://hubs.ly/Q02RLbHz0 The Blue Bird Grants Team is here to help you apply for this unprecedented funding opportunity! Learn more, and reach out to a team member today: https://hubs.ly/Q02RL1770

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    Today marks the start of #DriveElectricWeek, a perfect time to explore the electrification of school bus fleets! Blue Bird's EV Product Segment Leader, Brad Beauchamp, joined Vice President of Strategy and Growth at Polara , Stephen Koskoletos, to break down the electric vehicle ecosystem and provide key insights for a smooth transition. The subject-matter experts discussed route analysis and understanding power needs, engagement with local utilities, planning with scalability in mind, and the impact of environmental factors on charging infrastructure planning. Tune in to the latest episode of the Bird's Eye View podcast to learn more on building a robust EV charging infrastructure: https://hubs.ly/Q02Rm75J0

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    “Increased standards on emissions in transportation have made it extremely difficult for diesel to comply, and interest in alternatives to diesel has been on nearly every school district’s agenda.” Emissions reductions, cost savings, and operational efficiency make propane a practical option for districts interested in implementing alternative-fuel school buses in their fleets. Read the School Bus Fleet article to learn about the advantages of the low-emission fuel-type from Blue Bird's Alternative Fuel Manager, @steve-whaley: https://hubs.ly/Q02R0WkY0

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    Bluebird of Happiness Blue Bird has played a role in many lives since it was founded nearly 100 years ago. The bird logo represents a technology leader and innovator in the school bus industry, a good-paying job for approximately 2,000 families, a leader in electric and low-emission buses, providing cleaner air for students and communities across North America, the only U.S. owned and operated manufacturer of the safest vehicle on the road, and much more. Today we celebrate the #BluebirdofHappiness day, but we know that Blue Bird represents so much more to millions of school districts, students, families and communities. We wish happiness and joy to members of the #BlueBirdFamily everywhere.

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Funding

Blue Bird Corporation 4 total rounds

Last Round

Grant

US$ 80.0M

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