School Transportation News Magazine | Buyer’s Guide 2011


Bus OEMs and Dealers


Starcraft Bus


2367 Century Dr. | Goshen, IN 46528 Toll Free: 800/348-7440 T: 574/642-3112 | F: 574-642-3301 www.forestriverinc.com


Starcraft Bus is the largest manufacturer of shuttle buses in the industry and is now the fastest growing manufacturer of Type A school buses in North America. Starcraft Bus, a division of Forest River, Inc., is owned by Berkshire Hathaway, one of the country’s most respected and financially secure companies. Starcraft is pleased to offer a wide range of single- and dual-wheel floor plans on both Ford and GM chassis. Its buses offer the lon- gest list of standard features in the industry and are backed by a three-year, 36,000- mile, complete-component coverage warranty.


For Local Dealers: Sara Wood at 800/348-7440 x220 | swood@forestriverinc.com New Dealer Inquiries: Jay Nine | jnine@forestriverinc.com


David Wright General Manager


Dave Balentine Director of


Manufacturing


Jay Nine Sales Manager


Vince Cline Engineering Manager


Matt Steele Parts & Service Mgr.


Micro Bird, Inc.


3000 Girardin St. Drummondville, QC J2E 0A1 T: 819/477-8222 | F: 819-475-9633 E-mail: minibussales@microbird.com | www.blue-bird.com


Micro Bird, Inc., a joint venture company between Blue Bird and Girardin, offers a complete line of Type A school, MFSAB and commercial buses. Te introduction of the Propane- Powered Micro Bird® expands Blue Bird’s complete line of alternative-fuel offerings. With capacities ranging from nine to 30 passengers, models include the Micro Bird® MB-II (single rear wheel) and the Micro Bird® G5 (dual rear wheel). Te Micro Bird® G5 features superior body rigidity, accessibility and many safety features. Both the Micro Bird® MB-II and the Micro Bird® G5 can be configured with various mobility, seating and security packages in- tended for the school bus, Head Start and child-care markets throughout North America.


Steve Girardin President


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Normand Paquet VP, Sales & Mktg.


Ron Campbell Sales Manager


Philip Turner Territory Manager


James Mansell Territory Manager


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