COLLINS ALLOWABLE ALTERNATE VEHICLES - A Safer Alternative

Congregations need safe alternatives to non-conforming van transportation. As the leader in the small school bus industry, Collins builds every certified bus from the chassis up, engineering safety into every square inch, while meeting all federal safety standards. And you'll be surprised how little price difference there is between a non-conforming van and the Collins Allowable Alternate Vehicle (AAV).



  • Variety of models, floor plans & seating options
  • Substantially longer life expectancy than a van
  • Meet all FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) safety requirements - Excludes Commercial Models CD24C & MD33C*
  • Preferred certified dealer network throughout the U.S.
* Does not include warning lamps and stop arms required for school buses


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A SAFER CHOICE HAS JUST ARRIVED

Collins has been leading the small school bus provider industry for over 35 years. In fact, Collins invented the first small bus under 10,000 GVW (Gross Vehicular Weight). Collins also offered one of the very first wheelchair lifts and has always lead the industry with innovation, not only enhancing safety and reliability, but economy as well.

All Collins buses are built to customer specifications from a wide range of options, therefore allowing Collins Industries to offer an extensive line of buses for non-conforming van replacement.
  • These buses meet all FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) - Excludes Commercial Models CD24C & MD33C
  • A preferred certified dealer network has been established to offer service and warranty throughout the United States
  • Leasing & financing options available
  • Assistance can be provided to help sell your non-conforming vans
  • Complete details on the non-conforming van issue, available replacement buses, and a list of preferred certified dealers are available by calling a dedicated toll free phone number 800-640-7430