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First Transit is the industry leader in providing in-plant quality assurance services at all of the major transit bus suppliers during the manufacturing process. Overseeing and addressing the quality control issues during the production is critical to ensure:
  • Timely Delivery
  • Strict Adherence to Specifications
  • Strict Adherence to Federal Regulations
  • Lower Warranty Claims and Maintenance Costs
  • Quick Placement of Buses Into Revenue Service

Why Contract These Services To First Transit?
First Transit has amassed a formidable record of bus production and secondary in-plant quality assurance inspections. We have inspected vehicles constructed or remanufactured by 54 different companies. The orders have ranged in size from as many as 520 buses to as few as one. Our experience providing secondary in-plant quality assurance services has been recognized by the FTA who has requested First Transit’s input on how to properly perform an inspection as required under 49 CFR 663. We bring the following qualifications:
  • Previous experience at over 50 manufacturing facilities across the globe including Portugal, Budapest, Canada, Mexico, Scotland and the United States;
  • Experience at providing secondary in-plant quality assurance services on over 21,000 transit vehicles for more than 720 different orders;
  • A time-tested and proven successful inspection process resulting in numerous satisfied repeat clients.
  • A thorough understanding of the requirements of 49 CFR 663, and the problems related to bus production inspections.

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