The University of Utah has added eight new Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX CNG buses with Cummins ISLG engines to their 30 bus fleet over the past three years, and is in the process of replacing all of the full-size diesel buses with CNG units. They expect the fleet will be fully CNG by 2020.

An independent, third-party evaluation of a Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, powered by a Cummins ISB 6.7 L engine, tested against an IC Bus CE Series, powered by a MaxxForce® DT 7.6 L engine. Both engines are 2010 diesel emissions-compliant. Cummins SCR Could Result in up to 27% Savings in Fuel Economy Over Maxxforce EGR.

Dominick Asaro, Transportation Supervisor for Avondale School District reflects on how leasing buses from Hoekstra Transportation has reduced downtime and costs, while increasing driver peace-of-mind and student safety.

As the sun sets on Beaver Island, residents and visitors see a new but familiar face amongst the crowd. Charlevoix County Transit’s first light duty AeroLITE, diligently shuffles patrons to and from Island destinations.

Two questions answered about our last newsletters article on Roush CleanTech.

MDOT CONTRACT UPDATES & NEWS

Congratulations to Tina Collier for winning the $100 Best Buy gift card! Tina is the Transportation Coordinator for the Oceana County Council.

Rapid Growth Media's online magazine features Hoekstra Companies for job news and innovation in Grand Rapids.

Filling out the Aero product line, Eldorado National has just announced the AeroAccessII Low-Floor Cutaway bus! If you made it to BusCon or APTA this year, you may have already seen her take a bow with a fully automatic kneeling system!

Recent history has brought many changes to the world of public transportation.

Two Michigan companies team up to deliver green fuel alternatives to Michigan transportation companies.  Industry leaders ROUSH CleanTech and the Hoekstra Companies have announced Hoekstra’s certification as a Michigan-based Installation, Sales and Service facility for the ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas fuel system.

Save Your School Money Every Day With Our Buses, Service Special, Bull Riding, BBQ and Beverages

Cameras Offer a Second Set of Eyes On-Board, Hoekstra Hoe-Down, Safety is Built Into Our Buses

Bull Riding, BBQ and Beverages, Our Bus Has The Best Ergonomic Flexibility, Special Deals on School Bus Luggage Compartments.

MSBO Show Attendees Explore New Options, Our Bus Has The Best Loading Zone Visibility

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) today marked the production of its 1,000th hybrid electric vehicle with a celebration at its Mt. Holly, NC plant.

Thomas Built Buses asks: Do you know school bus drivers who are making a difference?

Thomas Built Buses, an industry leader in sustainability efforts, is the first school bus manufacturer to achieve Zero-Waste-to-Landfill operations.

The U.S. economy is recovering better than was expected a few months ago, and truck markets in the NAFTA region recorded double-digit growth in 2010 (+15.1 percent).