Thomas Built Buses

Safety drives everything we do. From cutting-edge safety technology to forward-thinking designs, we are constantly innovating to create buses that protect our students and provide peace of mind to parents and schools alike. #NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek

The 2024 school year is in full swing, and we’re powering up for another year on the road! 🔋

Thomas Built Buses is proud to play a role in North Carolina’s clean energy value chain, and we’re excited to help shape the culture of the conversation of electrification. “School buses have emerged at the forefront of vehicle electrification,” said our own Daoud Chaaya, vice president of sales, aftermarket and marketing at Thomas Built. “It’s definitely an exciting time and we’re excited to usher that in.” Thanks again to our friends at Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) for helping drive awareness to the exciting things happening in our state! And special thanks to Matt Hamblen for his trip to our C2 plant and subsequent coverage. Read more in Fierce Electronics below: https://bit.ly/3U01SKW

Navigating the school bus world can feel overwhelming—but with Thomas Built Buses, we're turning complexities into clarity, and helping you move forward with confidence. This expertise was on full display this week at #NAPT2024 where we were joined by the partners and dealer network members who are helping us clear the way for a safer, smarter tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who made this event unforgettable!

We're wrapping up an incredible NAPT event! Our team had the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, share innovations, and discuss the future of student transportation. Thank you to the panelists Lisa Alterisio, VP of Central Region Operations for Beacon Mobility, Maximilian Frasca, Director of Operations at Synop, and Jacob Uchtmann, Director of Operations for Midwest Bus Sales who joined our own Jim Crowcroft, General Manager, Sales, and Daoud Chaaya, VP of Sales, Aftermarket and Marketing in an insightful discussion on electric vehicle fleets. It was also a special event for us as we welcomed our new CEO, T.J. Reed, who joined us for the first time at NAPT. Here’s to the exciting road ahead!

Will you be joining us at NAPT 2024? We’re excited to share that Jim Crowcroft, General Sales Manager, and Daoud Chaaya, VP of Sales, Aftermarket & Marketing at Thomas Built Buses, will be leading an insightful discussion on electric vehicle fleets. Join them on October 6th at 1:15 PM CST in Room 301 for "EV Fleet Real Talk," where they'll be joined by other industry leaders to discuss innovations, challenges, and opportunities in the EV fleet space. Let us know if you’re attending. 👇

We look forward to seeing fellow school bus industry leaders and peers at National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) in Oklahoma City! Stop by booth 823 from October 5th to 6th to experience the future of school buses.

🎉 It's #NationalDriveElectricWeek! Our team drove a Saf-T-Liner® C2 Jouley® around to our favorite High Point, NC landmarks to celebrate. Make sure your sound is on for that sweet EV noise 😊

Check out Kendra Eads on The Route podcast where she shares how Thomas Built Buses continues to lead the industry in safety and innovation. From advancements in bus design to enhanced safety features, Kendra dives deep into the technology that’s shaping the future of pupil transportation. Listen to learn more about how we empower school bus drivers and prioritize safety at every turn!

We are excited to see the new HDX2 coming down the line for process and validation testing! Coming soon to a neighborhood near you!