Blue Bird Corporation is a leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, operating primarily in the U. S. and Canadian school bus industry. The company traces its origins to 1927 and has delivered over 619,000 buses to date. It focuses exclusively on the school bus market, offering a full range of Type C, Type D, and specialty buses, along with extended warranty coverage on its vehicles.

Blue Bird generates revenue from the sale of school buses, extended warranties, and replacement bus parts. In fiscal 2025, bus sales accounted for approximately 93% of total net sales, while parts sales represented the remaining 7%. The company also generates income from extended warranty contracts accompanying bus sales. Revenue is driven by demand from public and private education sectors, as well as government and fleet purchasers.

The company operates through the following segments. Management evaluates segment performance based on revenues and gross profit.

• Bus segment: This segment designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells Type C and Type D school buses, specialty buses, and provides extended warranties on its vehicles. Manufacturing takes place at the integrated chassis and body assembly facility in Fort Valley, Georgia, where dedicated purpose built chassis are used for each bus type. The segment sells its products through an extensive network of 44 exclusive U. S. and Canadian dealer locations, directly to large fleet operators, and to government agencies via GSA contracts.

• Parts segment: This segment sells replacement bus parts through a distribution center in Delaware, Ohio, drop ship arrangements, and direct sales to dealers and independent service centers. It maintains inventory of Company specific and all makes parts, and links to approximately 40 suppliers that ship directly to dealers. Field service engineers are strategically placed throughout the U. S. and Canada to provide technical support to the dealer network and end customers.

Blue Bird holds a leading position in the North American school bus industry, competing primarily against Thomas Built Bus and IC Bus. Its competitive advantages stem from a strong reputation for safety, product quality and drivability, leadership in alternative powered buses, innovative product firsts, a robust dealer network, a highly skilled workforce, and an experienced management team. The company has sold approximately 64% of all alternative powered school buses from fiscal 2015 through fiscal 2025 and continues to expand its electric and propane offerings.

The company serves school districts and private schools across the United States and Canada, government entities such as the U. S. Air Force, U. S. Army, Homeland Security, and the Department of Agriculture, and fleet operators. Additional customers include small and medium size contractors that provide services to school districts on a fee basis, as well as authorized dealers in certain limited foreign markets.