Shuttle, Church & Wheelchair Accessible Buses for Sale in Wisconsin
Get pricing on in-stock buses from America's #1 Church Bus Dealer, delivering to Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Appleton & all 72 counties.
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- 1Tell us what you need: One short form. Takes about a minute.
- 2Get your pricing: Our 5 best-priced new buses, one in every size, sent to you right away.
- 3Find the right fit: Your Wisconsin specialist helps you compare sizes, features, and financing.
*Free lettering: 3 lines per side and 3 on the rear, text only, on bus purchases finalized within 90 days of inquiry.
A Bigger Selection for Wisconsin Buyers
Wisconsin churches, senior communities, schools, and shuttle operators can choose from our full inventory without leaving the state. Between our Franklin, Tennessee headquarters and our Elm Mott, Texas location, we generally have 200+ new and used buses in stock, and we deliver to Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, the Fox Valley, and the Northwoods. Your Wisconsin specialist helps you compare sizes, features, and financing before you decide.
Covered Repairs at a Wisconsin Shop
Wisconsin is a long way from Tennessee, so covered warranty repairs happen close to home. Our Warranty Administrator approves the claim, a qualified Wisconsin shop does the work, and we pay the shop for approved parts and labor after your $100 deductible. Our qualified technicians in Franklin can also take on bigger jobs, no matter where you bought the bus.
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PlatinumCare for Wisconsin Churches & Senior Care
Carpenter Bus Sales offers the only 8-year unlimited mile warranty in the industry for churches, ministries, and senior care communities. Eligible Wisconsin organizations get PlatinumCare free on every new bus.
- Bumper to Bumper: 8 years and unlimited miles on the whole bus, including the body and the wheelchair lift. Routine maintenance and wear items aren't covered.
- Local Repairs: Approved repairs are done at a qualified shop near you for a $100 deductible.
- Other Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Congregations
• PlatinumCare Included: New church buses get 8 years, unlimited miles, bumper-to-bumper coverage, free.
• Regular License, Small Bus: A bus designed for 15 or fewer people, including the driver, can usually be driven on a regular Wisconsin Class D license.
• Storage for Camp Season: Rear or overhead luggage space is the add-on church buyers most often wish they had chosen.
• Financing in Your Church's Name: We almost always finance with the church itself, not individual leaders.
Wheelchair Accessible Buses for Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Private Schools
• Teams and Trips: Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin rules before using a bus for daily routes.
• Child Care Centers: Wisconsin requires a child safety alarm in center vehicles that seat 6 or more passengers plus the driver, and a signed vehicle safety inspection every 12 months.
• Activity Buses Available: We can also supply activity buses (MFSABs), built to yellow school bus structural standards. We don't sell yellow school buses.
Wisconsin Bus Sizes and Licenses
| Bus Size | Passengers (incl. driver) | Common Uses | License Needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Bus | 15 or fewer | Church outings, assisted living trips, hotel and airport shuttles | Usually a regular Class D license |
| Medium Bus | 16 to 30 | Youth groups, campus shuttles, school athletics | Generally a Class C CDL with Passenger endorsement (Class B if over 26,000 lbs) |
| 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. Wisconsin law (s. 343.04) puts a vehicle of 26,000 pounds or less that is designed to carry 16 or more people, including the driver, in Class C, and a single vehicle over 26,000 pounds in Class B. Confirm with the Wisconsin DMV before you buy.
Delivery to All 72 Wisconsin Counties
We deliver anywhere in Wisconsin, from Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha to Madison, Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh, Eau Claire, and La Crosse.
- 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.
- Delivery Day: A Carpenter Bus team member walks your drivers through the bus and shows how the wheelchair lift works if you have one.
- Lettering: We can add your church, school, or company name before delivery. Allow a couple of extra weeks.
Wisconsin Bus FAQ
Wisconsin's license law (s. 343.04) lists Classes A, B, C, D, and M, with no separate chauffeur class. A bus designed for 15 or fewer people, including the driver, can usually be driven on a regular Class D license. Buses designed for 16 or more people generally need a CDL with a Passenger endorsement. Confirm with the Wisconsin DMV.
Under DCF 251.08, vehicles that seat 6 or more passengers plus the driver need a child safety alarm, every vehicle needs a signed safety inspection every 12 months, and drivers must be at least 18 with a driving record reviewed each year. The Department of Children and Families also recommends against using 9 to 15-passenger vans for children. Check the current rule before you buy.
Yes. Most of our buses can be built with a rear or side wheelchair lift, and we also sell wheelchair vans, which hold 2 to 8 wheelchair positions without a CDL. We deliver both anywhere in Wisconsin.
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.
Yes. 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.
Wisconsin Agencies to Know
Here's who handles what when a Wisconsin organization buys and runs a bus. Rules can change, so confirm the details with each agency.
- Licenses, Titles, and Registration: The Wisconsin DMV, part of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), issues licenses and CDLs and handles titles and plates. Your paperwork from us starts with the titling form you complete with your specialist.
- Child Care Transportation: The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) licenses group child care centers. Its transportation rule is DCF 251.08.
- School Buses: Hired or contracted school buses used by child care centers must follow Wisconsin's Trans 300 school bus rules.
- Federal Rules: The FMCSA sets the federal CDL rules Wisconsin follows, and NHTSA sets the safety standards new buses are built to.