Every day, thousands of drivers put children at risk by illegally passing stopped school buses. It’s an issue that affects every community and demands industry-wide attention. This National School Bus Safety Week, we're speaking out about it in a way we never have before. Show your support by grabbing your limited-edition merch here: https://bit.ly/4hmlKlQ
Thomas Built Buses
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
High Point, NC 10,388 followers
Because every mile matters.
About us
Thomas Built Buses is a leading manufacturer of school, activity, commercial and childcare buses based in High Point, North Carolina. We serve communities and schools throughout the U.S. and Canada through our network of independently owned dealerships. And as a subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), the leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in North America, we have the resources to continually push innovation forward and put the needs of our customers first.
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- Industry
- Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- High Point, NC
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1916
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1408 Courtesy Road
High Point, NC 27265, US
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Employees at Thomas Built Buses
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Crystal Staley
Marketing & Event Planning Manager | Graphic Designer with 20+ Years Experience
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Jason Callahan
President UAW Local 5287 at Thomas Built Buses
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Daoud Chaaya
Vice President - Sales, Aftermarket and Marketing - Thomas Built Buses
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Link Roland
Southeast Regional Sales Manager at Thomas Built Buses
Updates
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Meet the Saf-T-Liner eHDX2 Wattson: our first electric Type D school bus. ⚡ Built on the proven HDX2 platform and powered by Accelera by Cummins' 14Xe e-axle, Wattson delivers up to 150 miles of range, 246kWh battery capacity and new charging options designed for flexibility on the road. Available to order by the end of 2025, with first deliveries expected in late 2026. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47yUIV7
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Technology is moving fast in student transportation, and training is key to keeping pace. In this edition of Wheels of Thought, Melanie Zehr of Indiana-based Kerlin Bus Sales & Leasing Inc. shares how ongoing education helps drivers, technicians and transportation teams stay current, safe and ready for the future.
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Two legacies. One future. Thomas Built Buses + Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation are now operating as one: Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles (DTSV). Together we’re building stronger synergies and accelerating innovation in the Carolinas. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gHNwPhKj
📣 We’re excited to announce the formation of Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles (DTSV), which brings together Thomas Built Buses and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation into one division. This new structure combines the expertise and resources of both teams to drive innovation, increase efficiency, and deliver even greater support to our specialty vehicle customers, including those in school transportation, walk-in vans, and RV markets. Through closer collaboration, DTSV is positioned to offer enhanced solutions and service across the specialty vehicle segment. 🚍 #WeAreDaimlerTruck #ForAllWhoKeepTheWorldMoving #SpecialtyVehicles
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Take a closer look at the foundation of our most recent electric milestone: the Saf-T-Liner® C2 Jouley® Gen 2 chassis. Equipped with the cutting-edge 14Xe™ eAxle from Accelera™ by Cummins Inc., this platform builds on years of engineering and real-world experience to help districts drive efficiency, sustainability and safety. And while the Jouley Gen 2 is redefining what’s possible today, our journey is only accelerating.
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Congratulations to the team at #NSTATheBusStop on 6 years of great conversations in student transportation! In this milestone episode, our own Daoud Chaaya joins Curt Macysyn, Executive Director of the National School Transportation Association, to share perspective on the current state of the industry, the challenges ahead and why there’s reason to be excited about what’s coming from Thomas Built Buses in the weeks ahead. 👉 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dhmzDEkP
As we celebrate the 6th Anniversary of #NSTATheBusStop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes back Daoud Chaaya, Vice President of Sales, Aftermarket, and Marketing at Thomas Built Buses. As the school year kicks off across the country, Daoud shares his insight in student transportation, as we as his own background, updates from Thomas Built Buses, and his observations from NSTA’s Annual Meeting and Convention in Boston. The duo discuss Thomas Built Bus’s sponsorship of the Awards and Installation Dinner, the current industry landscape, key challenges such as tariffs, and notable product updates from Thomas Built Bus. Daoud also shares personal reflections and directs listeners to resources for learning more about the company. Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/eXyRNggH