HomeIndustry ReleasesAllied Specialty Vehicles Announces Completion of Thor Industries Bus Acquisition Industry ReleasesOperations Allied Specialty Vehicles Announces Completion of Thor Industries Bus Acquisition October 24, 2013 Share FacebookXPinterestLinkedinReddItTumblrEmail ORLANDO, Fla. — Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV) announced the completion of the previously disclosed acquisition of the bus division of Thor Industries, Inc. The acquisition includes seven of the bus industry’s most prominent brands: Champion Bus Inc., General Coach America Inc., Goshen Coach Inc., El Dorado National California Inc., El Dorado National Kansas Inc., Krystal Coach and Federal Coach. “We are excited to complete this acquisition and officially welcome all employees and dealers to the ASV family,” said Peter Guile, president and CEO of Allied Specialty Vehicles. “For our new employees, customers and suppliers, we expect a seamless transition to new ownership and look forward to continuing to provide the products, quality and experience you’ve come to trust with these brands.” When combined with Collins Bus Corporation, these additional bus businesses position ASV as one of the largest producers of buses in North America, providing buses to the transit, shuttle, courtesy, luxury and school bus markets. Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV) ASV is a $1.5 billion-plus manufacturer comprised of industry leading brands serving Commercial, Fire & Emergency and Recreational vehicle markets. Within the Commercial segment ASV offers a full line of buses, terminal trucks and sweeper vehicles. The Fire & Emergency segment offers a full line of Fire Apparatus and Ambulances. Within the Recreational Vehicle the company produces motorized RV’s under many of the industry’s most iconic brands. For more information, visit us at www.alliedsv.com. TagsBusiness Share FacebookXPinterestLinkedinReddItTumblrEmail Previous articleNASDPTS Alters Its Support of Three-Point Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts on School BusesNext articleBusWest Buys Auto Safety House, Expands Thomas Built Service RELATED ARTICLES Industry Releases Thomas Built Buses adds gasoline option to C2 powertrain lineup for 2026 Operations Labor Deal Averts Potential School Bus Strike, Easing Concerns for Parents Operations Multi-Modal Transportation Gains Momentum as Districts Seek Flexible, Cost-Effective Solutions Operations Funding Uncertainty, Rising Costs Intensify Pressure on School Transportation Operations Industry Releases Durham School Services Provides Buses to Support Meridian and Garden City Police Department’s Rescue Training Operations ‘An Accident Waiting to Happen:’ Transportation Director Gives Routing Advice Advertisement Digital Editions April 2026 This month's issue features the leadership perspectives from superintendents on the importance of student transportation on educational access for... Partner Updates Gasoline Engine Expands Thomas’ Fleet Fuel Options Leadership Under Pressure Using AI to Reclaim Time & Improve Safety The Importance of Streamlined Communication in School Bus Transportation for Safety... Challenging the Status Quo: How Kansas City Public Schools Paved the... Payroll Technology Saves Georgia School District Thousands of Dollars Leading the Modernization of Student Transportation Building Safer Schools Through Continuous Professional Development Advertisement Buyers Guide Buyer’s Guide 2026 Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal... Multimedia (STN Podcast E300) Fuse Your Ideas: Connection & Innovation at STN EXPO East... (STN Podcast E299) Meeting Needs: Answering Questions on Alternative Student Transportation (STN Podcast E298) Green Evolution: Clean Bus, Fuel Choice Updates for Transportation Directors Poll Does your local superintendent prioritize the use of AI for student transportation services?YesNo9 votesVoteResultsBack to vote Advertisement Special Reports Aligning Transportation and Education Teams for IEP Success More Than a Letter Game Action Plan Puts National Spotlight on Hidden Toll of Illegal Passing Transportation Leaders Share How to ‘Love the Bus,’ Why It Matters
