May 2021
INDUSTRY NEWS - MN SCHOOL BUS
Upcoming Events

June 20-21,2021

July 19-22, 2021

Orlando, FL
November 7-10, 2021

MSBOA Winter Conference
January 27-28, 2022
Thomas Talks - Podcasts
Electric Episodes
Thomas Talks Episode 4 The Future of EV - Part 1
Thomas Talks Episode 4 The Future of EV - Part 2
Thomas Talks Episode 5 Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley Electric Bus
Thomas Talks Episode 6 Electric Bus Authority - Part 1
Thomas Talks Episode 6 Electric Bus Authority - Part 2
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Jamie Romfo
Account Manager
763-219-3615

Aztlan Sanchez
Service Manager/Commercial Buses

Jake Suess
Service Manager/School Buses

Matt Schedlbauer
Parts Manager
952-443-6351

Sam Armour
Warranty
952-443-6350

Todd Telin
President/GM
952-443-6340
Thomas Built Bus
Platinum Dealer Program
Telin Transportation Group is proud to announce our Platinum Support Dealer Certification!
The Platinum Support program provides rapid diagnosis, responsive turnaround and quality, consistent communication, robust parts availability, and superb customer service by a highly trained staff.
Through the Platinum Support training, dealers learn to eliminate all areas of waste from day-to-day business practices, including faster vehicle assessment, reducing vehicle downtime, and lowering vehicle life-cycle costs to the customer.
“In meeting the criteria to become a certified Platinum Support dealer, customers can rest assured that their servicing dealer is committed to continuous improvement and to providing a service level that greatly exceeds industry standards."
Live and in Person!
The Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric bus will be in Minnesota during Train the Trainer. Stop by and see that what makes this bus different is what it DOESN'T have!
Train The Trainer 2021
Train The Trainer (TTT) is the premier school bus training events in the Midwest. 2021 is the 31st Anniversary of Train the Trainer.
Drivers, Dispatchers, Trainers, Mechanics, Supervisors, Special Education Staff, and other school district and school bus contractor personnel will all benefit from this seminar.
This seminar is laid out in several tracks so you will be able to pick and choose the topics that most pertain to your position or interests.
Tracks are designed for School Bus Technicians, Drivers Training, Wheelchair and Wheelchair Lift Training, Dispatchers, Management, and Transporting Students with Disabilities; as well as Agency Updates from Minnesota DVS and Minnesota State patrol.
Registration does not include lodging. Additional lodging information will be included in the registration confirmation email.
Hotel information will be provided in your registration confirmation email. Group rates of $157.00 per night (plus tax) are available until June 19th. To register for lodging please click: Minneapolis Marriott NW, Brooklyn Park TTT Hotel Reservations or call at 763-536-8300 for any questions.
Navigating the Rise of Utility Provider Interest in Electric School Buses
Just as utility providers are seeking to learn more about electric school buses, schools are also scrambling to learn how to work better with utility providers and take advantage of this unique partnership. To help school districts better navigate the EV journey, Thomas Built Buses has published an article on How to Partner with a Utility Provider. In this article, you will learn more about:
  • What utility providers are seeking in partnerships and in electric school bus specs
  • Benefits that partnering with a utility provider can bring to school districts 
  • How to work with a utility provider and when to start the conversation
Minnesota School Bus Operators Association Summer Conference
Join us at the beautiful Arrowwood Resort. This year we are focused on "Moving Forward".
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