Carolina Thomas Blog

Thomas Built Buses – One Reason

“We do this for one reason. One reason that’s been our focus for 100 years….For the future. Futures that are made possible for everyone because we’re there for them, every morning and every afternoon.” We don’t take what we do lightly, and we will never lose sight of the importance of our work. This is our […]

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Carolina Thomas to provide 75 Thomas Buses for NCDPI seat belt implementation project

For nearly a half-century, one of the most widely debated issues regarding school bus safety has been the use of seat belts. Current National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations do not require seat belts in school buses over 10,000 pounds. But two recent industry opinions have signaled a significant shift in position on this […]

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Give the Gift of a Great Future

Carolina Thomas is a proud sponsor of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater High Point. What’s on your wish list this year? For our kids, it’s a Great Future.  You have the opportunity to positively influence and impact the youth of our community this holiday season by Giving the Gift of a Great Future.  Since 1998, […]

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Thomas Built Buses – Every Mile Matters

For millions of school children and their parents, as well as for the countless dedicated transportation professionals who work tirelessly to get them safely to and from school, the yellow school bus matters. On the celebration of its 100th year as the industry’s leading school bus manufacturer, Thomas Built Buses has logged a LOT of […]

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Built to Last: A Commitment to Sustainability

When it comes to providing safe, reliable buses, a few things typically come to mind. Some people think of seatbelts, emergency doors, or crash rails. Others look for a bus that can provide exceptional driver visibility with wide windows and consistent control panels. But there is one aspect of safety that is often overlooked — sustainability. […]

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