Blog

Another exciting announcement for Colorado/West Equipment, Inc.! We are pleased to share an addition to our local Colorado location, Jacob Supercynski.                                    Jacob brings an energetic and focused drive to our Blue Bird School Bus Sales Team.  As a graduate...

Another Colorado Electric School Bus Grant opportunity is expected to open tomorrow, March 29,2023.  The application will be open through June 20, 2023, for the purchase of Electric school buses.  This program is state funded and intended to be complementary to federal funding, such as the EPA Clean School Bus Program.  Please see the outline...

We are proud to welcome our new Sales Representative to Nebraska/Central Equipment, Inc. Jamie Egger is a Nebraska native who comes to us with extensive experience in sales and service, as well as a thorough understanding of his Nebraska territory. Jamie was born in Columbus, Nebraska and raised on his family farm.  After graduating he joined...

The first round of the EPA Clean School Bus Program experienced an outstanding response and is currently in the payment request process for applicants.  Below is a quick recap from the Environmental Protection Agency website: “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 authorizes EPA to offer rebates to replace existing school buses with clean and zero-emission (ZE) models...

Winter is here and the cold weather and snowstorms have arrived. Now is a good time to review a few winter maintenance necessities for your fleet. When it comes to ensuring your Blue Bird buses are dependable, and in safe working order, here are a few maintenance tips to complete. Check the battery condition/state of...

Looking for a change in the new year? We are currently seeking a full-time outside school bus sales representative for our Nebraska territory.  Candidates will be results-oriented, willing to travel, hard-working, and should have an interest in building long-term relationships.  If you are looking to build a lucrative career in the passenger transportation vehicle sales industry,...

We are growing, and our Frederick, Colorado location is NOW OPEN. Not only do we continue to serve our customer’s passenger needs, but we have added in-house service for buses.  We are currently searching for Mechanics with bus and/or medium duty experience. Please read through the following descriptions to see if you or someone you...

It is National School Bus Safety week, reminding us all how important it is to revisit school bus safety information. The school bus is the safest way to travel to and from school, but if safety procedures are not followed before, during, and after riding, hazards may arise. The following links provide important tips for...

September was designated School Bus Safety Month this year by Congress.  However, child safety has always been a priority for Blue Bird, and our Blue Bird Vision school bus helps us to meet that expectation, where safety is built in. With an estimated 25 million children riding to and from school on any given day,...

Recently the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, authorizing $369 billion investment in energy security and combating climate change was signed– the largest investment of its kind in U.S. history. The legislative action is projected to reduce harmful carbon emissions by roughly 40% by 2030. The comprehensive Inflation Reduction Act promotes clean school buses, charging infrastructure,...