Carpenter Bus: History & Values
We are so glad that we can say with utter honesty that in all our dealings we have been pure and sincere, quietly depending on the Lord for His help and not on our own skills
This has been the philosophy of Carpenter Bus Sales since its beginning in 1953. The original owner Harmon Clay Headden, taught his son and present owner Henry Headden, that being a person of integrity was more valuable than all the monetary possessions one could attain in this world.
Our Company began as a school bus dealer representing Carpenter Body Works. For twenty-nine years we were strictly a school bus company, however, as the needs of the bus industry changed, so did Carpenter Bus Sales. In 1982, we expanded our line to include the commercial bus (mini-bus) market. Nine months of greater than expected mini-bus sales, demanded that we forego the school bus business and focus solely on the mini-bus industry.
25 years later, our company is still growing. Most recently adding a new Specialty Vehicle division which offers custom interior conversions to meet a wide variety of needs.
~Harmon Headden, Founder of Carpenter Bus
Over the years we have received many honors and awards for outstanding sales and service in the bus industry that we are very proud of. Here are just a few:
- Starcraft - Top Five Dealer Of The Year Award 2004 & 2005
- Federal Coach - Dealer Of The Year Award 2003 & 2004
- Glaval - Dealer Of The Year 2001 & 2003 and Gold Award 2004
- El Dorado - Top National Dealer and Circle Of Excellence Awards
- Collins - Circle Of Excellence Award
- GE Commercial Finance - Dealer Appreciation Award 2004
