Just as electric vehicles are gaining steam in the United States, electric buses are being plugged into many school districts, delivering power, performance and zero emissions from the tailpipe. School districts are teaming up with utility providers to test out the benefits of electric buses which not only provide cleaner emissions and lower operating costs, … Continue reading Driving the Charge for Electric School Buses
On Thursday, May 8, 2020, Forest River announced their acquisition of REV Group’s shuttle bus businesses. These iconic bus brands have been performing for customers for well over 60 years. Forest River is one of the top producers of shuttle buses, recreational vehicles, cargo trailers and pontoon boats in the country. Forest River Inc. will … Continue reading Forest River’s Acquisition of REV Group
As deemed essential by the State of Michigan, our showrooms, parts counters and service operations will remain open to serve you. In order to ensure the safety of our customers and employees, we are continuing to follow the cleaning and disinfection recommendations laid out by the CDC, have downsized operations and ask that, when possible, you do … Continue reading Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update from Hoekstra Transportation
Hoekstra Transportation completes its portfolio of product offerings
Ordering now available for the most efficient, reliable, clean diesel engine on the market. The “DD5” and “DD8” are finally here! Contact your sales rep for more details. From: HIGH POINT, N.C. – (July 24, 2018) – Thomas Built Buses is now accepting orders for the Detroit™ DD5™ and DD8™ engines, the most efficient, powerful, reliable … Continue reading Ordering Now Available for Revolutionary Engine…
Considering switching fuel types in your shop? Make sure that you have considered all of these factors before making a switch. Clean Diesel is surprisingly the safest, cleanest and lowest cost over the life of a bus. Take a few short minutes to learn more about the many benefits of clean diesel and how it … Continue reading Are You Choosing the Right Fuel for Your Fleet?
Thomas Built Buses announced that some school transportation officials have seen success with their new diesel particulate filter (DPF) temperature stabilizer or “Stay Warm” feature launched last year. The new feature is designed to optimize the regenerative parameters of diesel engines, increasing active regeneration and decreasing after-treatment DPF maintenance issues. Over the past year, Thomas … Continue reading Thomas Built Buses Report Success with “Stay Warm” After-Treatment
Newly redesigned Champion CTS is now part of our Commercial Bus lineup from REV Group! Check out all it has to offer… When capacity counts, this quiet rear engine model allows for optimum space utilization and hauling capacity. Used for a commuter shuttle, tour and as an over the road coach. This 102″ wide model … Continue reading The Champion CTS from REV Group is Here!
We are proud of our continued partnership with REV Group to bring you a wide range of vehicles, including a line of innovative and reliable side- and rear-entry mobility vehicles. Now branded under REVABILITY, learn more about their continued efforts to bring customers the best in the industry for mobility products. Long familiar with the … Continue reading REVABILITY – REV Group’s new home for Mobility Vehicles
Know your facts when it comes to diesel… Did you know that diesel emissions are 90% cleaner today than in 2006? Based on EPA-regulated emissions, diesel is comparable to or even cleaner than other fuel types. In fact, 60 of today’s Saf-T-Liner C2 buses produce fewer combined emissions than one school bus from 2002. Diesel … Continue reading Think You Know Diesel? Think Again…