Collins (Collins Bus)
Collins installs Samsara at the body build stage on Type A school and activity buses — the largest Type A manufacturer in North America — serving childcare, special-needs, and shuttle fleets on Ford, Chevy, and RAM chassis.
Summary
Geography
Manufacturing in Hutchinson, KS. Distributed nationally through dealer networks including Rush Bus Centers (ID, OH, TX, UT) and other regional dealers. Now part of Forest River Bus.
Expertise
Largest Type A school bus manufacturer in North America. Builds Type A school buses, MFSAB, Mini/MPV non-CDL buses, daycare buses, and low-floor buses on Ford and Chevy cutaway chassis (gas, diesel, propane). Samsara install fits at the bus body build stage.
Other notes
Type A scope only — small school and activity buses, not full-size Type C/D. Best fit for childcare, after-school, special-needs, and shuttle applications. Works with multiple chassis OEMs (Ford, Chevy, RAM ProMaster) which gives flexibility on powertrain.