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First Specialty Vehicles, a division of First Truck Centre has been selling the full line of Thomas Built school buses since 2000. First Truck Centre is the largest commercial vehicle dealer in Western Canada, with four locations across Western Canada and a 60,000 square foot facility on 12 acres in Surrey BC as well as over 28,000 square feet of dedicated parts warehousing. We feature 36 service bays, 9 body shop bays, 65 foot paint booth, and sales office at this location. We are open 7 days a week closing only on statutory holidays.

First Truck Centre is pleased to work with a number of Freightliner dealers and independent repair facilities throughout the Province in order to make owning a Thomas Built School Bus as easy and as cost effective as possible. If you are searching for school buses, our team of professionals are always here to assist. From hybrid to natural gas to diesel, our team knows school bus sales and understands your unique requirements when considering buying a School Bus.

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  • Address

    First Truck Centre Vancouver Inc
    18688 – 96th Avenue
    Surrey BC
    V4N 3P9

  • Contact Phone Numbers

    Main: 604.888.1424
    Fax: 604.888.7693
    Toll Free: 1.888.882 8530

    Specialty Vehicle Sales Contacts

    Jerry Gallant - Email
    Derick Sindell - Email

  • Truck Sales Hours

    Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    Sat - 9:00am - 3:00pm
    Sun: Closed
    Closed statutory holidays
    *Emergency After hours Service: 604-349-1240

    Parts Hours

    Mon - Fri: 6:30am - 12:30am
    Sat - Sun: 6:30am - 8:00pm

    Service Hours

    Mon - Fri: 6:30am - 12:30am
    Sat - Sun: 6:30am - 6pm

    Body Shop Hours

    Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    Sat & Sun: Closed

  • Amenities

    Customer Lounge
    Customer Quiet Room with Fireplace
    Satellite TV
    Free Wi-Fi
    Customer Workspace
    Vending Machines
    Billiards
    Washer and Dryer
    Shower Facilities
    Free Specialty Coffees & Teas

  • Sales & Service Team

    General Manager: Roman Tomica - Email
    Specialty Vehicle Sales Manager: Jerry Gallant - Email
    Specialty Vehicle Sales: Derick Sindell - Email
    Specialty Vehicles Support: Ron Erickson - Email
    Parts Manager: Mark Kettlewell - Email
    Customer Support Manager: Victor Grigoletto - Email
    Service Manager: Gerald Tocher - Email
    Body Shop Manager: Jeff Platz - Email
    Financing: Solomon Charles - Email