The Bus Center

Founded in 1972, The Bus Center is an authorized car dealer based in Grand Rapids, United States selling Thomas Built Buses, Starcraft, Startrans +17 more.

The Bus Center is a leading school bus, shuttle bus, and commercial vehicle dealer serving schools, churches, government agencies, and fleet operators across Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, and Tennessee. Founded in 1972 as Blue Bird of Tennessee by George Law, the company has grown to operate five locations with a comprehensive suite of services including new and used vehicle sales, financing and leasing, full-service repair and maintenance, a complete body shop with collision repair capabilities, a large parts inventory with nationwide shipping, and mobile service dispatch. The company specializes in vehicles from leading manufacturers including Thomas Built Buses, Starcraft, Startrans, Turtle Top, Champion, Collins, and others. In addition to retail sales, The Bus Center partners with state DOT programs and federal FTA-funded procurement for schools and government agencies across Michigan, Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia. The company offers customization and upfitting services, trade-in programs, and coordinates nationwide inventory sharing across its network. In 2024, The Bus Center merged with Hoekstra Transportation under the parent Hoekstra Companies, combining over 50 years of Bus Center expertise with nearly 100 years of Hoekstra family transportation experience.

Monday

07:00 – 17:00

Tuesday

07:00 – 17:00

Wednesday

07:00 – 17:00

Thursday

07:00 – 17:00

Friday

07:00 – 17:00

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed