Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc.

06/01/2026

☀️ KEEP YOUR FLEET SUMMER READY! 🚌️

Summer is here, and it's the perfect time to make sure your buses are comfortable, safe, and operating at their best.

At Midwest Transit Equipment, we have the essential parts and products you need, including:

• Seat Repair Solutions
• Replacement Seating
• Cooling Products to Help Keep Buses Comfortable During Hot Weather
• Interior & Exterior Bus Lighting for Better Visibility and Safety
• Maintenance & Replacement Parts for Your Fleet

Whether you're preparing for summer routes or tackling offseason maintenance, we've got the parts to help keep your fleet running smoothly and looking its best.

🔧 Shop Parts & Supplies Today: MidwestTransit.com/order-parts/

05/29/2026

How much do you know about our ILLBA vendors? In our latest blog post, we're highlighting vendor member Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc. and all the outstanding options—including vehicles, parts, and service—they provide for their clients. Head over to our site to explore what MTE has to offer!

https://www.illba.org/blog-member-feature-vendor-midwest-transit/

05/28/2026

Is it time to upgrade your camera system?

Today’s school bus camera technology goes beyond basic recording. From HD video and stop arm cameras to GPS integration, Wi-Fi connectivity, and cloud storage, the right solution can improve visibility, support operations, and make managing incidents easier.

Midwest Transit Equipment partners with leading camera system manufacturers and helps districts find the right fit with expert guidance and installation available at your location or ours.

Whether you're using remaining budget dollars or starting to plan for next year’s technology cycle, explore the features, options, and support available.

Learn more and start planning → MidwestTransit.com/camera-systems

05/26/2026

Midwest Transit Equipment is proud to support the Storm to Strength Initiative and our Kankakee community following the March 10 tornado.

As a local company, we know the strength of this community comes from neighbors showing up for one another, and we’re honored to stand alongside those helping families rebuild.

Join us on May 30 for an evening of community, recovery, and resilience.

Learn more, purchase tickets, or support the initiative → StormToStrength.org

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

From all of us at Midwest Transit Equipment, we remember and reflect this Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

We’re officially open in Gary, Indiana.

Our South Holland, Illinois operations have moved to our new Gary location, allowing us to continue supporting the customers and communities we’ve served for years while expanding coverage across the wider region.

Sales. Parts. Service. Mobile Support.

Same Midwest Transit Equipment team — now operating from Gary.

📍 7301 Melton Rd, Gary, IN
📞 (877) 813-5970

05/08/2026

We’re heading to the 2026 Great Lakes Transportation Show next week! Hosted by the ILLBA, this is always a standout event for the Midwest transportation community.

We’ll be there alongside Forest River with a couple of our latest vehicles on-site, so come by to see the specs in person. We’re also looking forward to hearing George Jacobs and Art Rento share their insights on where the industry is headed.

There is still time to grab a spot if you haven’t yet. See you in Itasca!

📍 Itasca Country Club | Itasca, IL 📅 May 11–12, 2026 Register here: https://greatlakestransportationshow26.eventbrite.com/

05/01/2026

The ⭐ STAR Summer Exchange is BACK!

Take advantage of Safeguard’s program and enjoy more ways to save while upgrading your fleet. But don’t wait, this promotion ends September 30, 2026!

✔️ All label submissions must come directly from schools
✔️ Special limited-time pricing available on STAR and SUPERSTAR Seats from Midwest Transit Equipment

Now’s the perfect time to refresh your buses and save big.

Give us a call at (800) 933-2412 or visit MidwestTransit.com/order-parts