November 18, 2024
BusWest, a Division of Velocity Vehicle Group (Velocity), announced today that the company has acquired Arizona Bus Center from The Reading Truck Group. The acquisition of Arizona Bus Center is a natural extension of BusWest’s current coverage with the Thomas Built Bus brand in California, Nevada and Hawaii.
Today, Velocity has 129 commercial vehicle locations globally, including coast-to-coast coverage of commercial vehicle sales, service, parts, collision and fabrication services as well as equipment financing in North America. The BusWest division of Velocity is committed to serving the demanding needs of school bus operators with a dedicated sales team, parts call-center and service staff that ensure the reliable transportation of students everywhere we serve.
President and CEO of Velocity Brad Fauvre said, “We are excited to welcome the Arizona Bus Center team to what is the most comprehensive commercial vehicle sales, service and support network in North America. Our BusWest division has a laser focus on our School Bus customers, and through this acquisition, we will be able to provide Arizona Thomas Built Bus customers significant additional support through our network of facilities in Arizona. We are also excited to welcome the Arizona Bus Company employees into our family to be a part of the growth to come from with Thomas Built Bus with the added resources of the Velocity organization".
Jason Connell, president and COO of Reading Truck Equipment said, “BusWest’s acquisition of Arizona Bus Center serves customers and employees alike by positioning them for continued growth alongside BusWest’s strong portfolio and extensive market experience. They are getting a great team, and we wish them continued success”.
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BusWest, a part of the Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG), operates commercial vehicle dealership locations in the US across California, Arizona, Nevada, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama and Hawaii. VVG also operates Daimler dealerships across Australia, as well as Mexico, and Western Canada. VTC provides new & used commercial vehicle sales, including the full spectrum from pickup trucks to delivery vans to 18-wheelers and school buses, as well as aftermarket parts and service support, along with a multitude of other vehicle-related services. VTC is an authorized dealer for the Freightliner, Western Star, Autocar, Ford, Fuso, Thomas Built Buses, Sprinter, Isuzu, Hino Trucks, SportTruck, Renegade RV, Rosenbauer fire, Battle Motors and Freightliner Custom Chassis vehicle brands and Great Dane and several other specialty trailer brands. VVG also offers equipment financing through its Crossroads Equipment Lease and Finance subsidiary, as well as small business and SBA loans through Velocity SBA and truck rental and leasing through Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing.
ABOUT READING TRUCK
The Reading Truck Group, LLC, a business unit of J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO), is a leading manufacturer, distributor and upfitter of work truck bodies and equipment. Established in 1955 and headquartered in Reading, PA, all truck bodies are proudly made in the USA with outstanding craftsmanship that provide longevity and durability. Reading Truck bodies are available through its extensive national network of distribution partners and Reading Truck equipment centers which offer expert upfitting, installation, parts, equipment and services for a single truck or an entire fleet For more information, visit readingtruck.com.