Bus Line Inspection Services 

Build More Than a Fleet of Buses. Build Trust.

Contracting with First Transit for bus line inspection means gaining unparalleled quality assurance. Our customers know that the entire process will be efficient, reliable and timely, with quality buses compliant to the 49 CFR 663 specifications.

We have performed bus line inspections for over three decades at manufacturing facilities across the globe: there is simply no-one with as much experience as First Transit. Our expertise has been recognized by the Federal Transit Administration ( FTA), which has requested our input on how to properly perform an inspection as required under 49 CFR 663.

What We Offer

Whether it’s for a large fleet or just a few vehicles, we are the first choice for bus line inspection. Our job is to identify any possible defect in your fleet before it leaves the manufacturing plant, and our years spent building relationships with suppliers is central to this. We work together, because in the end our goals are the same:

  • Ensure vehicle safety
  • Timely bus delivery
  • Strict adherence to vehicle specifications
  • Strict adherence to federal regulations
  • Lower bus warranty claims and maintenance costs
  • Quick placement of buses into revenue service

At each step of the bus inspection process, First Transit stays accessible and accountable to our customers. We use a unique online system to compile and track all project information—documentation, notes, photos, and progress reports. Information can be added and updated by all stakeholders and accessed on-demand. Documenting the entire bus manufacturing process keeps communication open between customers, inspectors, and our project managers; keeping the inspection process organized and on track; and ensuring project transparency.

Why Contract with First Transit?

First Transit has amassed an impressive record of bus production and secondary in-plant quality assurance inspections. We have inspected vehicles constructed or remanufactured by 54 different companies. The orders have ranged in size from just one to over five hundred buses. We bring the following qualifications:

  • Previous experience at over 50 manufacturing facilities across the globe including Portugal, Hungary, Canada, Northern Ireland, Mexico, Scotland and the United States
  • Experience at providing secondary in-plant quality assurance services on over 24,000 transit vehicles for more than 900 different orders
  • A time-tested and proven successful inspection process resulting in numerous satisfied repeat clients
  • A thorough understanding of the requirements of 49 CFR 663, and the problems related to bus production inspections

"I commend you and your staff for the excellent bus line inspection work done on RGTA’s recent purchase of thirty Gilling buses. Throughout the build, the progress of each bus was closely monitored. We were kept informed through regular telephone calls and weekly reports that were always informative and timely."

Charles Walker, Project Manager
Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority

Give us a call at 866-949-7620 or email us, and we’ll show you how we can help you achieve peace of mind.