What Davey Coach Sales does

Davey Coach Sales, LLC is a Sedalia, Colorado-headquartered bus dealership founded in 1992 by Tom Davey and owned since 2023 by Denver-based Progress Equity Partners. Operating through three owned locations — Sedalia (CO), Norwalk (CA), and New Paris (IN) — the company represents more than 15 manufacturers (Turtle Top, Collins, Diamond, Elkhart Coach, Starcraft, KSIR, and others) and positions itself as one of North America's largest mid-sized shuttle bus dealerships. Its core products are new and pre-owned shuttle buses, mini-buses, 4x4/AWD vehicles, wheelchair-accessible ADA models, school buses, Non-CDL vehicles, and specialty bus conversions. The technology underlying the offering is bus conversion and specialty vehicle upfitting, including custom interior builds such as mobile dental clinics, resort shuttle vans with ski racks, mobile offices, and recreational conversions, supported by ASE-certified service technicians and a dedicated mobile service truck fleet.

Davey Coach generates revenue through a mix of one-time vehicle sales, recurring leasing and rentals via its affiliate Cornerstone Bus Leasing & Rentals, OEM parts sales, fee-for-service maintenance and repairs at two in-house service centers (one a 12,000+ sq ft facility), DOT compliance inspections, warranty claims processing, and vehicle wrap services through Big Picture Graphics. Go-to-market is enterprise-field-sales-led with physical branch locations, an online searchable inventory platform supporting national and international delivery, and participation in industry trade shows (e.g., BusCon). Customer segments span senior and assisted living, resort and lodging (e.g., Ritz-Carlton Vail), pupil transportation, government transit (notably multi-year Colorado Department of Transportation contracts), parking operations, transportation operators, and tour and charter services.

The business is differentiated by the breadth of the vertically integrated offering under a single roof — sales, financing, custom fabrication, parts, mobile service, warranty administration, graphics, and DOT compliance — combined with 30+ years of operating history, 20+ consecutive years of Top Distributor honors, and a 4.7 average customer rating. Pricing is quote-based, varies by vehicle configuration, and is supported through flexible financing and leasing arrangements.

Name

Davey Coach Sales

Legal name

Davey Coach Sales, LLC

Website

https://daveycoach.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Davey Coach Sales is a US multi-location bus dealership founded in 1992 and PE-backed by Progress Equity Partners, selling new and pre-owned shuttle buses from 15+ manufacturers across Colorado, California, and Indiana. It serves government transit, hospitality, senior care, pupil transport, and commercial operators with integrated sales, leasing, service, parts, and custom conversions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Bus Dealership

NAICS

Motorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers (44122), Charter Bus Industry (485510), Passenger Car Rental (532111)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Intercity/Coach (Touring) Bus Manufacturing (IMACADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coach & Bus Charter Fleet Rental (With/Without Driver) (TLABADAE), Charter & Tour Coach Operators (TLAFAFAB), Intercity Coach Leasing & Rental Providers (TLAFAFAK)

Keywords

• Shuttle bus dealership
• ADA paratransit vehicles
• Specialty vehicle conversion
• Commercial bus leasing
• Mobile bus service

Headquarters

HQ city

Sedalia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Bus Sales: Sale of new mid-sized shuttle buses and specialty transportation vehicles from 15+ manufacturers including Turtle Top, Collins, Diamond, Elkhart Coach, Starcraft, and others.
2. Used Bus Sales: Sale of pre-owned buses that are fully inspected and vetted for quality and safety, offering qualified pre-owned inventory.
3. Bus Leasing & Rentals: Flexible leasing and short-term rental options for shuttle buses through Cornerstone Bus Leasing & Rentals affiliate, providing customized financing solutions.
4. Service & Repairs: Bus maintenance, repair services, DOT inspections, and warranty support through service centers in Colorado and California.
5. OEM Bus Parts: Sale of shuttle bus parts including OEM components and supplies for fleet maintenance.
6. Vehicle Wraps & Graphics: Vehicle wrap and graphic design services through Big Picture Graphics affiliate for branding and marketing on buses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Davey Coach Sales is a multi-location bus dealership selling new and pre-owned mid-sized shuttle buses, mini-buses, and specialty transportation vehicles from 15+ manufacturers (Turtle Top, Collins, Diamond, Elkhart Coach, Starcraft, KSIR). The core offering bundles vehicle sales with leasing/rentals (Cornerstone Bus Leasing), OEM parts, service and repairs at CO/CA service centers, mobile on-site service, DOT inspections, ADA-compliant wheelchair-accessible vehicle configuration, and custom specialty bus conversions. The business is organized around three U.S. locations (Colorado HQ, California, Indiana) with nationwide delivery.

Product overview

Davey Coach Sales operates as a multi-location bus dealership offering a comprehensive portfolio of bus sales, service, and related transportation solutions. The core offering consists of new and pre-owned shuttle buses, mini-buses, and specialty vehicles (including 4x4/AWD, wheelchair accessible ADA, school buses, and Non-CDL options) representing over 15 manufacturers such as Collins, Turtle Top, Elkhart Coach, Diamond, and KSIR. The business is structured as a platform of integrated services including bus parts (OEM parts online ordering), bus service and repairs (California and Colorado service centers), mobile service truck (on-site maintenance), warranty support, DOT inspections, vehicle wraps and graphics (through Big Picture Graphics), bus leasing and rentals (through Cornerstone Bus Leasing affiliate), and financing options. The company also provides custom specialty bus conversions for unique applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cornerstone Bus Leasing & Rentals: Bus leasing and rental financing affiliate company offering flexible financing solutions for individuals and businesses
• Big Picture Graphics

Products and services

• New & Pre-Owned Shuttle Bus Sales Sale of new and pre-owned mid-sized shuttle buses, mini-buses, and specialty transportation vehicles from 15+ manufacturers including Turtle Top, Collins, Diamond, Elkhart Coach, Starcraft, and KSIR. Includes certified pre-owned inventory vetted for quality and safety. Customers receive nationwide and international delivery.
• 4x4/AWD Shuttle Buses Four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive shuttle buses engineered for rugged terrain, ski shuttles, rural transit, and mountain environments. Specialized conversion packages designed for demanding operations outside standard pavement conditions.
• Wheelchair Accessible (ADA) Buses Buses equipped with wheelchair lifts and ramps meeting ADA compliance requirements, configured for accessible passenger transport by senior living, transit, and paratransit customers.
• School Buses Collins-brand school buses available in various capacities for pupil transportation, equipped with safety features including flashing lights and stop-sign arms to meet student-transport regulatory requirements.
• Non-CDL Shuttle Buses Shuttle buses with seating capacities of 15 or fewer that can be operated without a CDL license, ideal for airport shuttles, hotel shuttles, assisted living, and healthcare transport where CDL driver pools are constrained.
• Specialty Bus Conversions Custom bus conversion services for unique end-use applications such as mobile dental clinics, Ritz-Carlton-style luxury resort shuttle vans with ski racks and engraved steps, mobile offices, food trucks, and recreational conversions. Tailored interior customization and specialty upfitting.
• Bus Leasing & Rentals Flexible leasing and short-term rental options for shuttle buses offered through the Cornerstone Bus Leasing & Rentals affiliate, providing customized financing solutions for individuals and businesses seeking immediate access to specialized passenger transportation.
• Bus Financing Flexible financing options tailored to customer budgets for bus purchases, structured to support acquisition of new or used inventory.
• Bus Service & Repairs Expert bus maintenance and repair services at service centers in California and Colorado, with state-of-the-art 12,000 sq ft facilities supporting fleet customers. Includes ASE-certified technicians.
• Mobile Service Truck On-site shuttle bus maintenance and repair delivered to customer facilities via a mobile service truck, offering DOT inspections, wheelchair lift service, A/C systems, jump starts, and tire service without requiring the vehicle to be towed to a service center.
• DOT Inspections Annual DOT compliance inspection service required for commercial motor vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR, performed by certified technicians with guaranteed first-inspection pass.
• Bus Parts OEM shuttle bus parts available for online ordering or with expert consultation to keep customer fleets operational.
• Warranty Support & Claims Warranty claim processing and support services for vehicles purchased through Davey Coach, handling manufacturer warranty submissions on behalf of customers.
• Vehicle Wraps and Graphics Custom vehicle wrap and graphic design services delivered through the Big Picture Graphics affiliate, providing high-quality certified branding and marketing graphics for buses and fleet vehicles.
• Cornerstone Bus Leasing & Rentals Affiliate company providing simple, customized financing solutions and rental options for specialized passenger transportation products, allowing individuals and businesses immediate access to shuttle vehicles without upfront purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• DOT inspection pass guaranteed on first inspection
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Nations Bus Sales (California Division)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2020Acquired the California division of Nations Bus Sales located in greater Los Angeles, bringing several employees and manufacturer relationships to expand Davey Coach's western US presence.
• Intermountain CoachmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2018Acquired Intermountain Coach in Colorado Springs, adding their robust lease and short-term rental business to Davey Coach's regional capabilities, with industry veteran Steve Francom joining the team.
• Cornerstone Bus Leasing & RentalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate company providing simple, customized, and unique financing solutions for bus leasing and rentals, allowing individuals and businesses immediate access to specialized passenger transportation products.
• Big Picture GraphicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate company providing certified, high-quality vehicle wrap and graphic solutions for marketing and branding on buses and fleet vehicles.
• Turtle TopcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading manufacturer represented by Davey Coach as a top distributor, producing shuttle buses, limousines, and specialty vehicles. Davey Coach recognized with Turtle Top Service Excellence Award.
• RAE Consultants, Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContract management firm in Colorado Springs coordinating CDOT bus contracts, managing purchases through the state transit agency procurement process.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Creative Bus Sales: One of the largest US shuttle bus dealers with multi-state locations selling new and used buses across multiple manufacturer lines including Collins and Turtle Top. Directly comparable to Davey Coach on product breadth (multi-OEM), services (sales, parts, service, leasing), and end markets (transit, shuttle, schools, ADA).
• Midwest Bus Sales: Regional multi-line shuttle bus dealership serving the Midwest with new/used inventory, parts, and service; comparable on multi-brand agency model and DOT/ADA product focus.
• A-Z Bus Sales: California-based bus dealer representing multiple commercial bus and shuttle manufacturers; comparable to Davey Coach's California operation (Norwalk) on Western US geographic overlap and multi-OEM model.
• National Bus Sales Inc. Multi-line shuttle bus dealer with both new and pre-owned inventory, parts, and service operations across multiple US locations. Directly comparable platform model to Davey Coach.
• Impel Bus Group (Brown Bus Company): Multi-state shuttle bus dealership group offering new/used sales, parts, service, and ADA/paratransit vehicles. Comparable to Davey Coach on integrated service and parts revenue mix and government transit exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Turtle Top (Specialty Vehicle Group): Leading manufacturer of small-to-mid-sized shuttle buses and specialty vehicles, represented by Davey Coach as a top distributor. Comparable as an upstream partner whose product mix and distribution economics directly shape Davey's revenue.
• Collins Bus Corporation: Manufacturer of school buses and Type A/AF buses with a strong dealer network. Davey Coach is a Collins dealer; comparable on the manufacturer-dealer relationship that defines both companies' go-to-market.
• Elkhart Coach: Manufacturer of small and mid-sized buses, including the ECII model carried by Davey. Listed on the CDOT multi-manufacturer contract; comparable as both an OEM partner and an indirect competitor for end customers.
• Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD): Large-cap school and activity bus manufacturer with a national dealer network serving pupil transportation and shuttle markets. Comparable on the dealer-anchored distribution model, though much larger and vertically integrated.
• REV Group Inc. (NYSE: REVG): Diversified specialty vehicle manufacturer with shuttle, transit, and paratransit bus segments (Collins, Elkhart Coach, and others within its portfolio). Comparable on the bus-product category and on dealer-network distribution; broader and publicly traded.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/daveycoach
• Facebookfacebook.com/DaveyCoachSalesInc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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