Water’s Truck and Trailer now offers services for electric buses and recently installed a special lift and charging stations.

The electrical centre to charge the buses was built by Dusty Pee and Wamble’s Machine Shop and Equipment Rental, with electrical work carried out by David Thornton Electrical. Water’s funded and installed the charging stations themselves to accommodate the increasing presence of electric buses in the area.

Kevin Collins, a long-time Water’s employee, was trained to become a master technician for these buses. His training included online courses and hands-on experience in Kosciusko, as well as advanced courses in Chicago, IL.

Marketing director Shasta Dodd points out that electric buses offer cleaner, more sustainable fuel alternatives, quieter operation, and can qualify for grants and rebates, making it easier for school districts to switch to newer vehicles. These buses also feature regenerative braking, which extends battery life and brake durability.

Service Manager Jeff White emphasized, “Water’s Truck and Trailer continues to excel in providing training to school district technicians and representing the interests of transportation managers.” In addition to school buses, they also offer service for semi-trailers, medium-duty trucks, tow trucks and commercial vehicles.