StarTrans Bus Company, a division of Forest River Inc., manufactures shuttle, transit, and coach buses on Ford, Freightliner, and International chassis, delivering customizable vehicles for passenger transport, including hybrid-electric options.
Candidate II: The Candidate II is the most spacious shuttle bus in its class, built on Ford ...lock
Hybrid Electric Buses
StarTrans Bus Company, a division of Forest River Inc., manufactures shuttle, transit, and coach buses on Ford, Freightliner, and International chassis, delivering customizable vehicles for passenger transport, including hybrid-electric options.
Candidate II: The Candidate II is the most spacious shuttle bus in its class, built on Ford E-350/E-450 chassis with seating for up to 16. It features a 10" ground-to-first-step, 20" aisle width, 36"x36" windows, and 76" interior headroom for enhanced passenger comfort and accessibility.
Senator II: The Senator II accommodates up to 25 passengers on a 20’–25’ Ford E350/E450 chassis. Key benefits include wide aisles and doors for easy boarding, optional spacious luggage racks, large windows, and straight-side wall construction to maximize shoulder space and passenger comfort.
Senator II HD: Built on a Ford F550 chassis with a fully welded steel cage frame, the Senator II HD seats up to 33. Its straight-wall construction, wide aisle, and reinforced frame prioritize passenger comfort, safety, and durability for demanding fleet operations.
Senator II MVP: The Senator II MVP offers the highest capacity on a Ford cutaway, with floorplans for 24 passengers plus rear luggage or 28 seats total. Its fully welded steel cage construction delivers the safety, durability, and storage flexibility required for high-volume shuttle routes.
Senator II HD F650: Mounted on the Ford F650 chassis, this variant seats up to 45 and spans 32’–40’. It retains straight-side wall construction and a wide aisle to maximize passenger shoulder room, while offering multiple seating and wheelchair configurations for versatile fleet use.
Senator II HD IC: The Senator II HD IC on an International TC chassis supports up to 45 passengers with varied seating and wheelchair layouts, ample luggage storage, forward-tilting hood for easy maintenance, and an air-suspension driver’s seat for superior ride quality and operational efficiency.
PS/2: The PS/2 offers up to 45-passenger capacity on a Freightliner S2C chassis. Its straight-side wall construction and wide aisle maximize shoulder space. A robust steel-cage frame and modular options deliver durability and comfort for long-haul and high-occupancy applications.
Dealer Connect Portal: A secure, role-based portal for authorized dealers to place parts orders, access flat-rate manuals, file claims, review service campaigns, and browse the parts catalog—streamlining maintenance workflows and ensuring timely support for fleet operations.
Owner’s Manuals & Maintenance Schedules: An online repository of StarTrans and other Forest River brand owner’s manuals, maintenance schedules, and warranty details—enabling fleet managers to plan preventive servicing, track maintenance intervals, and ensure compliance with manufacturer guidelines.
Recall Search Tool: A VIN-based recall lookup on the Forest River corporate site lets operators identify open recalls, view technical service bulletins, and follow up on customer satisfaction campaigns, helping maintain safety compliance across hybrid-electric or conventional fleets.
StarTrans Bus
2367 Century Drive
Goshen , IN 46528
