Safety and Technology Aboard Thomas Built Buses

In this special episode of The Route, Wes Platt, contributor for School Bus Fleet, talks with Kendra Eads, Thomas Built Buses’ vice president of engineering and technology. Together, they walk through how the OEM maintains its reputation for upholding safety during accidents, recent innovations to safety and durability, how TBB empowers drivers through design and technology. Thanks for stopping by! This episode is sponsored by ‪Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation: https://thomasbuiltbuses.com/ Stay up to date on all industry news and trends at https://www.schoolbusfleet.com 🚌 Stay up to date on all industry news and trends by ⁠signing up for our eNewsletters today⁠! Follow and connect with SCHOOL BUS FLEET on social media: - Connect with SBF on LinkedIn ➡️ / school-bus-fleet - Like SBF on Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/schoolbusfleet/ - Follow SBF on X ➡️ https://x.com/SchoolBusFleet 🎧 ⏱ Timestamps ⏱ 0:00 Introduction 0:34 A typical day in the life for Eads 1:55 Recent advancements in TBB’s safety and innovation 5:15 Safety enhancements during accidents 9:30 How TBB supports school bus drivers through design & tech 12:16 Key features to prioritize when spec-ing a new bus 16:30 Closing