Understanding U.S. Tariffs, One Year Later
A year ago, we broke down a major shift in how commercial vehicles get taxed at the border: new Section 232 tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. The …
The True Cost of Vehicle Downtime
For fleets focused on efficiency, reliability, and long-term growth, the decision often comes down to more than just upfront cost. While lower-priced vehicles can look attractive initially, the long-term performance …
SWTA 2026 Transit Trends: Key Insights for Agencies Planning Their Next Fleet
The 2026 South West Transit Association (SWTA) Annual Conference & Expo in Albuquerque, NM brought together transit leaders, agencies, and manufacturers from across the region—all navigating a rapidly shifting landscape. …
Model 1 Opens New Elgin Commercial Vehicle Center to Serve Chicagoland Fleets
Full-service location offers commercial vehicle sales, service, parts, and upfitting. ELGIN, Ill. — Model 1 Commercial Vehicles announced today the soft opening of Model 1 Elgin earlier this month, a …
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles Celebrates 45 Years of Driving Innovation
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, the nation’s leading provider of buses, vans, and commercial transportation solutions, announced its 45th anniversary. Following the recent 2025 Annual Sales Meeting, 120 Model 1 team …
The Future of Commercial Vehicles: Understanding New U.S. Tariffs
The commercial vehicle industry is dynamic, constantly adapting to new technologies, market demands, and regulatory shifts. In a major development, the U.S. government has formally enacted new commercial vehicle tariffs …
Model 1 Opens South Carolina Upfitting Facility; Expanding Service Nationwide
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, the nation’s largest dealer of transit and commercial vehicles, has opened an upfitting center in Summerville, S.C. – making it the fourth upfitting facility among the …
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles Announces Leadership Changes to Drive Future Growth
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles is excited to announce a series of leadership appointments designed to strengthen its strategic direction and position the company for continued success. Effective immediately, Tony Matijevich …
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles Announces Strategic Partnership with Mobile Specialty Vehicles
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Mobile Specialty Vehicles, a leading manufacturer of custom specialty vehicles. This collaboration aims to enhance our product lineup …
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles Forms Affiliation With Ford Dealership
Serving Automotive and Commercial Vehicle Owners Through Sales, Parts and Service INDIANAPOLIS – Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, the nation’s largest bus and transportation services dealer, has formed its first affiliation …
