Custom Commercial Bus Solutions That Drive Results
Why Buy Commercial Buses from North Central
North Central Bus and Equipment is a premier supplier of Commercial Buses, Vans and Specialty Vehicles across the upper Midwest. We provide the highest quality vehicles, service and parts to the transit, long term care and retail bus markets. Our sales territory spans across four states including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Employee-owned, service-forward support
Custom ordering available
Trusted vendors
We represent the following Commercial Bus lines in the following states:
Authorized Dealer for ARBOC Specialty Vehicles in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Authorized Dealer for Startrans Bus in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota
Authorized Dealer for Blue Bird and Micro Bird Commercial Bus in Minnesota
In addition, we also represent Driverge Vehicle Innovations, Braun Corporation, Forest River Van and Abilitrax for custom van upfits across our sales territory.
Our commitment to our customers goes far beyond the initial sale. Our way of business is what we call “the SCIPI way” and we’d love to show you what sets us apart!
Commercial Bus Models
Startrans Bus
Startrans Candidate II
- Capacity: Up to 14 passengers
- Wheelchair Capacity: Up to 3
- Chassis: Ford Transit 350 Cutaway
- GVWR: 10,360 lbs
- Fuel Types: Gasoline, E-85 Flex Fuel
Startrans Senator II
- Capacity: Up to 25 passengers
- Wheelchair Capacity: Up to 8
- Chassis: Ford E350 / E450, Chevrolet 3500 / 4500
- GVWR: 11,500 lbs – 14,500 lbs
- Fuel Types: Gasoline, Propane
Startrans Senator II HD
- Capacity: Up to 32 passengers
- Wheelchair Capacity: Up to 10
- Chassis: Ford F450 / F550
- GVWR: 16,500 lbs – 19,500 lbs
- Fuel Types: Gasoline, Diesel, Propane
Startrans Senator PS2
- Capacity: Up to 45 passengers
- Wheelchair Capacity: Up to 12
- Chassis: Freightliner S2C
- GVWR: 25,500 lbs – 27,500 lbs
- Fuel Types: Diesel
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles
ARBOC Spirit of Independence
- Non-Kneeling Low Floor Bus
- Capacity: Up to 15 passengers
- Wheelchair Capacity: Up to 4
- Chassis: Ford Transit T350
- GVWR: 10,360 lbs
- Fuel Types: Gasoline, Diesel
ARBOC Spirit of Freedom
- Non-Kneeling Low Floor Bus
- Capacity: Up to 23 passengers
- Wheelchair Capacity: Up to 6
- Chassis: Chevrolete 4500
- GVWR: 14,200 lbs
- Fuel Types: Gasoline, Propane, CNG
ARBOC Spirit of Mobility
- Kneeling Low Floor Bus
- Capacity: Up to 23 passengers
- Wheelchair Capacity: Up to 6
- Chassis: Chevrolet 4500
- GVWR: 14,200 lbs
- Fuel Types: Gasoline, Propane, CNG
Blue Bird & Micro Bird Commercial
Blue Bird Commercial Vision
- School Bus Constructed
- Capacity: Up to 60 passengers
- Wheelchair Capacity: Up to 10
- Chassis: Blue Bird
- GVWR: 25,500 lbs – 27,500 lbs
- Fuel Types: Gasoline, Diesel, Propane
Micro Bird CT-Series
- Capacity: Up to 17 passengers
- Wheelchair Capacity: Up to 3
- Chassis: Ford Transit Cutaway
- GVWR: 10,360 lbs
- Fuel Types: Gasoline, Diesel
Micro Bird D-Series
- Capacity: Up to 25 passengers
- Wheelchair Capacity: Up to 6
- Chassis: Ford E350 / E450
- GVWR: 11,500 – 14,500 lbs
- Fuel Types: Gasoline, Diesel, Propane
Parts & Service
North Central Bus and Equipment knows that your fleet’s success requires the highest level of support after the sale. Easy and immediate access to the right parts for your vehicle, along with the receiving service and repairs in a timely manner to keep you on the road are what is important to us.
Our experienced Parts Team stocks the common and not so common School and Commercial Bus parts you need. We maintain an extensive parts inventory, which means more efficient work for us and less downtime for you. We are expertly equipped to handle almost any request. We offer expedited shipping and delivery throughout Minnesota and the Dakotas.
Our seasoned and certified Service Department provides service work out of our St. Cloud and Moundsview locations, as well as through several certified service partners located across our service area. Field Service technicians are also available to assist you at your location with any other service needs.
