Church Buses, Shuttle Buses & Used Buses for Sale in Florida
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Over 800 Buses Sold to Florida Organizations
Florida is one of our biggest states. Carpenter Bus Sales has sold over 800 buses to Florida churches, senior communities, schools, and shuttle operators, from Pensacola and Tallahassee to Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, and South Florida. Pensacola is about six hours from our Franklin, Tennessee headquarters, and we deliver everywhere else in the state. Between Franklin and our Elm Mott, Texas location, we generally have 200+ new and used buses in stock.
Warranty Repairs at a Florida Shop
Covered repairs don't mean a trip to Tennessee. After our Warranty Administrator approves a claim, a qualified Florida shop does the work, you pay a $100 deductible, and we pay the shop for approved parts and labor. Bigger jobs can go to our qualified technicians in Franklin, no matter where you bought the bus.
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PlatinumCare for Florida Churches & Senior Care
Carpenter Bus Sales offers the only 8-year unlimited mile warranty in the industry for churches, ministries, and senior care communities. Qualifying Florida organizations get PlatinumCare free on every new bus.
- Coverage: 8 years, unlimited miles, bumper to bumper, including the body and the wheelchair lift. Routine maintenance and wear items aren't covered.
- Leased Buses Count: Lease a new bus and PlatinumCare stays in your organization's name.
- Other Florida Buyers: Schools, shuttle operators, and businesses get SilverCare free (5 years or 60,000 miles) and can upgrade to GoldCare (7 years or 70,000 miles) for $800. New buses only.
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Church Buses for Florida Congregations
• PlatinumCare Included: New church buses get 8 years, unlimited miles, bumper-to-bumper coverage, free.
• Volunteers on a Class E: Florida's regular Class E license covers non-commercial vehicles under 26,001 pounds, including vehicles for 15 people with the driver.
• Church Child Care: If your church runs a licensed child care program, Florida requires a DCF-approved child safety alarm in every vehicle that carries the children.
• Financing in Your Church's Name: We almost always finance with the church itself, not individual members.
Wheelchair Accessible Buses for Florida Senior Care
• PlatinumCare Included: Senior care communities get 8 years, unlimited miles, bumper to bumper, free, and the lift is covered.
• Bus or Wheelchair Van: Wheelchair vans fit standard parking and hold 2 to 8 wheelchair positions without a CDL. Wheelchair buses carry more people and have a center aisle.
• Heavy-Duty Lifts: Commercial lifts from Braun, Ricon, and Maxon handle up to 800 pounds.
• Walk-Away Lease Option: Many senior communities lease so they can return the bus after a few years.
Shuttle Buses for Florida Private Schools
• Teams and Trips: Florida private schools buy from us most often for athletics, field trips, and activities.
• Flexibility: Private schools can usually choose any of our shuttle buses, not just school-bus-style vehicles. Check Florida rules before using a bus for daily routes.
• Mind the CDL Line: Florida's Class C CDL covers vehicles designed for more than 15 people, including the driver, under 26,001 pounds.
• Activity Buses Available: We can also supply activity buses (MFSABs), built to yellow school bus structural standards. We don't sell yellow school buses.
Florida Bus Sizes and Licenses
| Bus Size | Passengers (incl. driver) | Common Uses | License Needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Bus | 15 or fewer | Church outings, assisted living trips, hotel, resort, and airport shuttles | Usually a regular Class E license |
| Medium Bus | 16 to 30 | Youth groups, campus and parking shuttles, school athletics | Generally a Class C CDL with Passenger endorsement (Class B if 26,001 lbs or more) |
| Large Bus | 31 to 45 | Large church trips, employee and event shuttles | Generally a Class B CDL with Passenger endorsement |
Passenger counts include the driver, and our largest buses carry up to 45 people. FLHSMV says Class E covers non-commercial vehicles under 26,001 pounds, including 15-passenger vans, and Class C covers vehicles designed for more than 15 people, including the driver, under 26,001 pounds. Confirm with FLHSMV before you buy.
Delivery to All 67 Florida Counties
We deliver anywhere in Florida, from Pensacola and Tallahassee to Jacksonville, Gainesville, Orlando, Tampa, Fort Myers, and Miami.
- Timing: In-stock buses can often be delivered the same week or the next, and almost always within a month. Factory orders take 60 days to 9 months, depending on chassis availability.
- Cost: Delivery is charged per mile, one way, so your specialist will quote the current rate. Bargain Bus Deals buses are pickup only.
- Panhandle Pickup: Pensacola is about six hours from our Franklin headquarters, open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Central.
- Lettering: We can add your church, school, or company name before delivery. Allow a couple of extra weeks.
Florida Bus FAQ
Usually, yes. FLHSMV says the regular Class E license covers non-commercial vehicles under 26,001 pounds, including 15-passenger vans with the driver. Vehicles designed for more than 15 people, including the driver, generally need a Class C CDL with a Passenger endorsement.
Yes. Under section 402.305(10) of Florida law, vehicles used by child care facilities and large family child care homes to transport children must have a child safety alarm approved by the Department of Children and Families. The law also calls for annual vehicle inspections and limits on how many children ride.
Yes. Our used inventory changes daily, and used church buses generally run $40,000 to $80,000 depending on year, mileage, and condition. A used bus keeps whatever factory warranty remains, and an optional service contract is available.
We don't sell yellow school buses, including short ones. Our small shuttle buses and activity buses (MFSABs) are similar in size, and private schools often use them for trips and activities. Check Florida rules before using any bus for daily school routes.
We don't sell full-size highway motorcoaches. Our buses carry up to 45 people, including the driver. Our large buses seat 31 to 45, and our L.A. West luxury executive coaches offer an upscale ride for smaller groups.
Florida Agencies to Know
Here's who handles what when a Florida organization buys and runs a bus. Rules can change, so confirm the details with each agency.
- Driver Licenses: The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) sets the Class E and CDL rules.
- Title and Registration: Florida titles and registrations are generally handled at your county tax collector's office on behalf of FLHSMV. Your paperwork from us starts with the titling form you complete with your specialist.
- Child Care Transportation: The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) licenses child care and approves the child safety alarms required in child care vehicles.
- Federal Rules: The FMCSA sets the federal CDL rules Florida follows, and NHTSA sets the safety standards new buses are built to.