Complete Coach Works (CCW) announced the successful completion of the refurbishment of 11 40-foot CNG transit buses for the City of Fresno Department of Transportation – Fresno Area Express (FAX).

The project was awarded under the Washington State Contract, enabling FAX to streamline its procurement processes while ensuring value and quality from an experienced transit solutions provider, said officials.

FAX’s Upgraded Buses

The scope of work was completed at CCW’s headquarters in Riverside, California.

The project highlights CCW’s approach to bus refurbishment, focused on strengthening fleet performance and extending vehicle life. Each bus was carefully refurbished, inspected, and prepared to meet FAX’s operational needs before delivery, said CCW officials.

 Major components of the completed scope of work included:

• New commercial-grade flooring throughout the bus, reupholstered passenger seating, and a new driver’s seat.
• Conversion of all interior and exterior lighting to LED, including headlights, marker lights, and engine compartment lighting.
• Full exterior body repairs, undercarriage corrosion treatment, and complete exterior repainting with FAX paint and graphics.
• Complete front and rear suspension rebuild, steering system overhauls, and full brake system rebuild.
• Rebuilt HVAC systems, refurbished radiators, and charge air coolers.
• Rebuilt wheelchair ramp, new ADA restraint equipment, and updated signage.
• Full engine and transmission service.
• Installation of APC, CAD/AVL, and radio.
• New camera and destination sign system.

“Our team put a tremendous amount of effort into this project, and we’re proud of the result,” said James Carson, regional sales manager at Complete Coach Works. “We look forward to continuing our partnership with Fresno Area Express on future fleet initiatives.”