Central States Bus Sales, the largest Blue Bird authorized dealer in North America, opened a new facility in Prattville, Ala. The 15,000 square-foot sales, parts and service center will create 20 new jobs, the company says.
"Central States is excited to represent Blue Bird school buses in the state of Alabama and expand our service footprint. Since 1975, we have proudly served thousands of Blue Bird and Micro Bird customers in select central U.S. states," says Jeff Reitz, president and CEO of Central States Bus Sales. "Central States Bus Sales remains committed to being the dealership of choice for safe, reliable and dependable school and commercial buses in the region."
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The dealership sells and services the full line of Blue Bird Type A, C and D buses, both new and pre-owned, including gas, propane and electric buses. It has eight service bays, a full parts warehouse and administrative officers. The Prattville location is the sixth Central Bus Sales location.
"We are thrilled to build on our 50-year partnership with Central States Bus Sales, Blue Bird's 2025 Dealer of the Year," says Tim Gordon, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Blue Bird. "The dealership staff has proven again and again that they deliver outstanding service to Blue Bird customers across various central states. Now Central States Bus Sales will also serve our valued customers in Alabama and help meet increasing demand for zero- and low-emission student transportation."
