Model 1 booth and vehicles on display at SWTA 2026 transit expo in Albuquerque
SWTA 2026 Transit Trends: Key Insights for Agencies Planning Their Next Fleet

Tiffany Shull | April 16, 2026

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. …

Elgin Illinois commercial vehicle center
Model 1 Opens New Elgin Commercial Vehicle Center to Serve Chicagoland Fleets

Tiffany Shull | January 26, 2026

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 …

Mark, Tony, and TJ Matijevich celebrate the 45th anniversary of Model 1 Commercial Vehicles.
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles Celebrates 45 Years of Driving Innovation

Tiffany Shull | November 3, 2025

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 …

A cargo van is upfit at a Model 1 facility in the United States.
The Future of Commercial Vehicles: Understanding New U.S. Tariffs

Tiffany Shull | October 27, 2025

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 …

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Model 1 Opens South Carolina Upfitting Facility; Expanding Service Nationwide

Skyhook Interactive | October 17, 2024

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 company logo.
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles Announces Leadership Changes to Drive Future Growth 

Skyhook Interactive | October 8, 2024

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 …

The Model 1 Commercial Vehicles and Mobile Specialty Vehicles company logos side by side.
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles Announces Strategic Partnership with Mobile Specialty Vehicles

Skyhook Interactive | October 2, 2024

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 Ford of Warsaw
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles Forms Affiliation With Ford Dealership

Skyhook Interactive | July 3, 2024

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 …

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New Model 1 Location in Las Vegas, Nevada

Skyhook Interactive | July 28, 2023

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! Model 1 Commercial Vehicles is delighted to announce the grand opening of our newest full-service location in the vibrant city …

Model 1 Opens Duncan, Oklahoma Location
Model 1 Announces Duncan, Oklahoma Location

Skyhook Interactive | July 18, 2023

Model 1, the nation’s largest bus and transportation services dealer, announced their plans to locate a new facility in Duncan, Oklahoma. They are best known for their bus sales, those …