In recent years, the thriving city of Grand Rapids has won a lot of accolades. This decade, it has been featured in Lonely Planet and Time Magazine for being a top travel destination and home to one of the top five festivals in the world (ArtPrize). The ArtPrize Art Festival is massive, featuring more than 1,000 artists in one of the most intensive open art competition environments you will ever experience.
Some of Grand Rapids most popular attractions include the Beer City Ale Trail (30+ breweries), historic Blue Bright, Downtown Market, Fabulous Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, and downtown’s famed Ionia Avenue.
If your organization needs a large bus/van/shuttle or fleet of vehicles to transport your regular passengers and customers, TESCO is ready to help. As one of the country’s top transportation equipment sales providers, we carry inventory from leading bus brands such as Starcraft Bus, Glaval Bus, Elkhart Coach, Forest River Bus, New England Wheels, and Startrans Bus.
Keep reading to learn how TESCO can help you and your organization.
Quick Facts
- Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan
- The greater Grand Rapids area is known for its peach, blueberry, and fine furniture production
- Grand Rapids is divided into NE (northeast), NW (northwest), SE (southeast), and SW (southwest) quadrants
- The first city in the United States to add fluoride to its drinking water was Grand Rapids
- Top employees in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area include Spectrum Health, Meijer, Mercy Health, Gentex, and Gordon Food Service
- Famous people born or raised in Grand Rapids include Gillian Anderson, Otto Brower, Jim Cash, Rexy Cherryman, and James T. Callahan
Which TESCO Vehicles Come Recommended for Grand Rapids Residents?
Short-Term Rentals. TESCO offers a short-term van and bus rental program for qualified customers who meet minimum liability and CDL licensing requirements for higher-capacity vehicles (more than 14 passengers). Rent from us for as little as 30 days.
For more information on our short-term rental program, visit TESCO - Short-Term Van and Bus Rentals.
Parts Inventory. As one of the leading transportation equipment sales companies, TESCO stocks thousands of OEM parts from the top bus, chassis, and equipment manufacturers, including but not limited to:
- Starcraft Bus
- Glaval Bus
- Elkhart Coach
- Forest River Bus
- New England Wheels
- Startrans Bus
Our parts website product categories are sorted by interior, exterior, and components. Need more guidance on how to keep your vehicle or fleet in top working condition? TESCO also offers our top service technicians recommended maintenance schedules to keep you on your game.
If you are still waiting to see the part you need in stock, call one of our parts representatives at (800) 227-3572, and we will gladly assist until the part is in your hands.
Comprehensive Resource. TESCO offers several resource pages to guide new buyers and existing customers, such as our State Regulations for Buses with bus regulations and commercial inspection requirements by state.
Other helpful pages include manufacturer videos and instructional videos that cover all kinds of vehicle maintenance subjects. For example, recent articles discuss locating your vehicle’s onboard diagnostics port or fixing a struct, retractable seat belt.
Manufacturer Videos
Instructional Videos
Bus Blog
State Regulations for Buses
Driver Training
Benefits of TESCO New and Used Buses
Nationwide Service Centers. Have a worn-out engine or need a simple oil change? We have dozens of partner service centers throughout the state of Michigan ready to serve your vehicle or fleet.
To view the closest service center to your location, visit TESCO - Nationwide Bus Service Centers
In-House Graphic Design. Our talented graphic designers are ready to help you add branding to your vehicle. We offer primary graphics and partial and full wraps to cover nearly every inch of your vehicle.
For more information on our graphic design services, including supported files and all artwork requirements, visit TESCO - Bus Graphic Design Packages.
Excellent Reviews. TESCO is happy to share hundreds of five-star product and customer reviews from individuals, regional transit associations, and large corporation members.
Here are some of our favorite reviews from Michigan-based residents:
“TESCO is a great company to do business with, the sales teams are courteous and really try to give you the best vehicle for your business. I will do business with no other company for my transportation needs.” - Jerry (Southfield, MI)
“This is our 20th bus purchased from Jeff Scharf at TESCO. Jeff has established a strong working relationship with Trinity Senior Living Communities which is why TESCO enjoys our return business.” - Dave (Livonia, MI)
“The staff and sales reps at Tesco were honest, friendly and professional. I will purchase another vehicle from Tesco in the near future. I am a widow and they sold me a vehicle that was in good repair, attractive and at a reasonable price.” - April (Detroit, MI)
About TESCO
In business since 1968, TESCO has grown from a small school bus distributor serving the northwest Ohio area to one of the country’s largest distributors. As a result, hundreds of new and used buses, shuttles, and vans are in stock from top brands such as Starcraft Bus, Glaval Bus, Elkhart Coach, Forest River Bus, New England Wheels, and Startrans Bus.
Other services TESCO offers include house graphic design support, an in-house graphics department, a leasing/financing arm, and nationwide service repair centers.
Whether it’s used mini buses for sale, wheelchair buses for sale, or a 15-passenger bus for sale, TESCO has you covered.
To learn more about TESCO’s products and services, call us at (800) 227-3572 or complete our information request form. We are open from 8:00 am-5:00 pm ET Monday through Friday, with appointments available upon request. You may also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
To see a current list of our bus sales inventory or used buses for sale, check our new bus inventory and used bus inventory pages.