Partnerships

Working Together to Serve You Better

If you’re a church, school, public agency, or athletic department, The Bus Center partners with trusted organizations and contract networks to make purchasing a commercial vehicle simple, compliant, and cost-effective.

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Working Together to Serve You Better

Partnerships

Membership & Sponsorship Networks

If you’re a member of any of the following organizations, The Bus Center can offer you membership benefits—like special pricing or fleet purchasing support.

Lifeway Christian Resources

If your organization is a member of Lifeway, your church qualifies for special pricing. Fill out the form below to get started.

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Government Partnerships

Cooperative & State Contracts

The Bus Center is a transportation partner to many state agencies and organizations. For procurement, begin with your state or cooperative portal, and contact The Bus Center for further assistance.

The Bus Center State DOT Contracts

Michigan DOT

  • Contracts: Accessible Minivan, Full-Size Transit Van, Small Bus Contract, Medium Duty Bus
  • School district and government contract support provided through Hoekstra Transportation

Mississippi DOT

  • Contracts: Accessible Minivan, Small Bus

Georgia DOT

  • Contracts: Dept. of Administrative Services (Vans and Buses)

Tennessee DOT

  • Contracts: Accessible Minivan, Full-Size Transit Van, Small Bus

Alabama DOT

  • Contracts: Accessible Minivan

Iowa DOT

  • Contracts: Electric Full-Size Van

OEM Relationships

Our OEM Partners

With a long history working with a wide variety of bus and shuttle manufacturers, we’re able to ensure quality, service, and parts availability for all of our customers.

Awards & Accolades

Proud Recognition

We’re proud to keep our communities moving forward. And we’re incredibly grateful when our partners recognize our work. Below, you’ll see some of the ways we’ve been awarded—and the standards we strive to maintain.
Thomas Built Bus – Platinum Support Dealer

A certification from Thomas Built Bus that recognizes exceptional customer service, parts availability, and service capabilities.

  • Grand Rapids & Troy
  • Tennessee
  • Alabama
Thomas Built Bus – Honor Class

A recognition of elite dealerships for excellence in customer service, parts availability, training, and sales.

  • Tennessee (2024)
  • Alabama (2022)
Thomas Built Bus – President’s Club Platinum

A prestigious annual award recognizing top-performing dealerships in areas like sales, service, and customer satisfaction.

  • Grand Rapids & Troy (2024, 2023, 2022)
  • Tennessee (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021)
  • Alabama (2023, 2022, 2021)
Thomas Built Bus – President’s Club

An annual award recognizing top-performing dealerships in areas like sales, service, and customer satisfaction.

  • Alabama (2024)
  • Grand Rapids & Troy (2021, 2020)
Daimler Truck BEV Certification Program
A certification that provides training and resources regarding support for battery electric Thomas Built Buses.
  • Grand Rapids & Troy
Proud Recognition

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Take advantage of your special price benefits today. Fill out the form to get started, and a member of our customer service team will be in contact to walk you through the next steps.