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The Bus Center Family of Companies is proud to be the Official Bus and Van Sales, Leasing, and Service Provider of the The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).  

The Bus Center is a family of transportation equipment providers with physical locations across several states. They provide reliable products to organizations, schools, sports teams and more across the United States and beyond.

“The NJCAA is thrilled to partner with The Bus Center as our official transportation provider. Their commitment to offering quality means of transportation to our member institutions is an invaluable asset that we aim to provide to our student-athletes,” stated Dr. Christopher Parker, NJCAA President & CEO. “As we strive to enhance the student-athlete experience, this partnership’s impact will prove to be unparalleled as we move forward.”

Mark Hoekstra, President and CEO, stated, “The Bus Center Family is proud to partner with NJCAA and member institutions across the United States.    We believe it to be a win-win in all aspects with our company gaining access to outstanding colleges and conversely, the same colleges gaining access to outstanding products with capacities from 6 to 60 for work on campus or across country travel.  We look forward to getting to work!”  

Serving people for over 50 years, The Bus Center’s mission for the NJCAA is to provide reliable transportation equipment for coaches, players, and college staff to sporting events all over the country. As their company continues to expand, they will further their impact on the experience of NJCAA athletes, coaches, and staff nationwide.

About The Bus Center

The Bus Center Family of Companies started as a single location in Murfreesboro, Tennessee in 1972. They have since expanded their company to include the Mid-South Bus Center in Nashville, Tenn., Transportation South in Birmingham, Ala., The Bus Center in Atlanta, Ga. and Hoekstra Transportation in Grand Rapids, Mich. and Troy, Mich. Their goal is to meet the product needs of their customers in an efficient and affordable manner.

About NJCAA

Since 1938, the NJCAA has served as the premier governing body for two-year collegiate athletics, providing student-athletes with opportunities to prepare, compete, succeed, and achieve in both their academic and athletic disciplines. The NJCAA is the second-largest national intercollegiate athletic association in the U.S., with 514 member schools and 3,400 teams competing in 28 different sports. Each year, the NJCAA sponsors 57 national championship events and sanctioned bowl games.