Sitting in Lake Michigan, Traverse City is one of the most underrated cities in the state. Its claim to fame is the “Cherry Capital of the World,” home to the annual National Cherry Festival with more than 500,000 visitors. Traverse City is also well known for its plentiful hiking opportunities, with the Sand Lakes Quiet Area, Pyramid Point, Sleep Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and the Miller Creek Nature Preserve calling it home.
Some of Traverse City’s most popular attractions include the Reffitt Nature Preserve, Hickory Hills, Mall Trail, Grand Traverse National Education Reserve, and Old Mission State Park.
If you are a church leader, child day care, airport shuttle, or any provider requiring regular passenger transport, you are in luck! TESCO has hundreds of new and used buses, vans, and shuttles in stock. Keep reading to learn more about TESCO, our inventory, and why we are one of the country’s most trusted full bus service providers.
Quick Facts
- 11 Michigan historical markers are in the Traverse City area, including the City Opera House and Grand Traverse County Courthouse
- The most popular cherry produced in and around Traverse City is the Montmorency cherry
- Traverse City’s Cherry Capital Airport provides regular service to Detroit and Chicago
- There are no professional sports teams in Traverse City
- Famous people born or raised in Traverse City include Barry Watson, Mario Batali, Kid Rock, Michael Moore, Dan Majerle, and Nichole Ghastin
- Nicknames include “Cherryland U.S.A.” “Queen City” and “The Coast Guard City”
Which TESCO Vehicles Come Recommended for Traverse City Residents?
Mobile Health Clinics. TESCO proudly offers Traverse City residents mobile health clinics with different floor plans and configurations, from one-room options to three-room 40’ Freightliner S2Cs. With 95% of our mobile health clinics purchased by HRSA-funded organizations, it’s a particular group we love to provide vehicles for.
Our mobile health clinics can be used to perform the following services:
- Primary care
- Dental care
- Prenatal care
- Preventive health screenings
- Blood donation
- University/college mobile clinic
- Mobile dental clinic
- Disease awareness
- HIV/AIDS mobile clinic
- Decentralized clinical trials
To view our mobile health clinic inventory, visit tescosv.com - Common Options. You may also call (855) 376-9797 Monday through Friday from 8:30 - 5:00 EST to speak with a sales representative or email info@tescosv.com.
Daycare Facilities. TESCO has hundreds of new and used childcare buses in stock. Our most recommended childcare vehicle is the Ford Transit and Chevrolet 3500-based low-headroom Type A bus, capacity of carrying up to 14 passengers. This type of bus does not require a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
Most vehicles include child check systems to ensure no sleeping child is left behind.
For more information on our child care buses, visit TESCO - Child Care Buses for Sale. You may also call a TESCO sales representative at (800) 227-3572.
Benefits of TESCO New and Used Buses
Strong Customer Base. TESCO proudly serves all kinds of customers, from individuals to regional transit associations to large corporations.
As a result, TESCO has also been awarded hundreds of contracts.
Some examples:
- Ohio Department of Transportation Cooperative Purchasing Program
- Michigan Department of Transportation Contract for Medium and Light Duty Buses
- Wisconsin Department of Transportation Human Service Vehicle (HSV)
- United States Government General Services Administration (GSA) Contract
- Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS)
- Kentucky Public Transit Association
To learn more about TESCO’s contracts, call (800) 227-3572, and one of our sales representatives will be more than happy to take your call.
Nationwide Bus Service Centers. We have dozens of bus service centers throughout Michigan, ready to perform everything from simple repairs to more complex critical bus component replacements. Be sure to follow our preventative maintenance schedules to keep your vehicles running in top condition.
To view the closest service centers to your location, visit TESCO - Nationwide Bus Service Centers
AutoCheck Free Vehicle History Reports. Many of TESCO’s vehicles come with an AutoCheck free vehicle history report provided by AutoCheck by Experian, one of the leading credit bureaus in the country. It details your vehicle’s health, such as the number of past owners, accidents, recalls, and other helpful information allowing you to make an informed purchase decision.
Leading Manufacturers. As one of the top OEM dealers in the country, TESCO sells new and used buses from leading bus manufacturers, including but not limited to:
- Starcraft Bus
- Glaval Bus
- Elkhart Coach
- Forest River Bus
- New England Wheels
- Startrans Bus
Fleet Management Systems. TESCO, or a trusted partner, is proud to help you manage your fleet with one or more of the following services:
- Title and License Services
- Bus Fleet Maintenance Management
- Telematics
- Fleet Claims Management
- Safety Management
- Subrogation Management
- Vehicle Remarketing and Rental Services
- Fuel Management Program
Are you interested in learning more about our fleet management services? Visit TESCO - Bus Fleet Management Systems or call one of our friendly sales representatives at (800) 227-3572.
About TESCO
Third-generation and family-owned TESCO is one of the country’s largest and most successful bus distributors, thanks to excellent relationships with our customers and the service partners we work with.
We carry hundreds of new and used buses, vans, and shuttles in stock from leading bus brands, including but not limited to Starcraft Bus, Glaval Bus, Elkhart Coach, Forest River Bus, New England Wheels, and Startrans Bus.
Other services TESCO offers include an on-site parts warehouse, graphic design team, short-term rentals, fleet management services, and hundreds of service centers throughout the country ready to repair your vehicle.
Whether it’s a used 15-passenger bus for sale, used minibus, or used passenger van for sale, rely on TESCO to provide you with the transport solutions you need.
To learn more about our services, call a TESCO sales representative at (800) 227-3572. We are available Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM ET, with weekend 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.