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Manufacturing

School buses line up at Trans/Air's aftermarket air-conditioning installation shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Trans/Air Says Acquisition a Strategic Business, Culture Move for Family-Run Company

The acquisition of Trans/Air Manufacturing by Lippert Components brings added resources and technology necessary to both companies at a time when increased U.S. tariffs...
The new Cummins B7.2 diesel, left, and gasoline engines.

Cummins Details Coming B7.2 Diesel, Gasoline Engines for School Bus Market

More power options are coming soon to the large school bus space as Cummins prepares to launch a second gasoline engine option for the...
Still image from a YouTube video highlighting the opening of Blue Bird's electric school bus build-up center in May 2023.

Blue Bird: Tariffs Would Increase Non-EV School Bus Prices by 5%

While several industry insiders told School Transportation News last week that it was too early to tell the impact of new Trump administration tariffs...
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U.S. Delays Tariffs with Canada, Mexico as Bus Associations Warn of Fallout

President Donald Trump reached an agreement with Canada and Mexico to delay 25-percent import tariffs with each country that were set to go into...
The IC Bus Tulsa manufacturing plant is referred to as “The Green Mile,” for its emerald-hued, mile-long assembly floor.

Electric School Bus Production Remains Flat, Mirrors Overall Data

Ahead of President Donald Trump returning to the Oval Office and his promise to “drill, baby, drill,” school districts nationwide indicated they weren’t completely...

Update: Lion Electric Defaults on Credit Repayment, Says It is Avoiding Bankruptcy

The deadline passed for Lion Electric Company to repay loans needed to overcome hundreds of millions in debt, but the school bus manufacturer is...
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August 2025

It's the 10th year of recognizing the nation's most outstanding Garage Stars. This year's winners are on the front...
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Buyer’s Guide 2025

Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal...
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