Hartford, Conn.’s DATTCO is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and to commemorate the historic occasion, Gov. Ned Lamont declared a proclamation marking June 18th, 2024, as "DATTCO Day" in the state of Connecticut.

“This proclamation honors DATTCO's dedication to our communities and state,” said Gov. Lamont. “You cannot be in business for one hundred years without a commitment to values, customers, and community. Here is to another one hundred years of doing business here in Connecticut.”

DATTCO’s 100-Year History

Founded in 1924 as a local transit and charter bus service operator, DATTCO has evolved into a comprehensive transportation provider, offering vehicle sales and service, fleet management, and unparalleled charter services and tours nationwide.

A key milestone in DATTCO's journey is its school bus division and fleet, which expanded from one bus in 1949 to over 1,200 buses today, serving numerous school districts throughout New England ensuring the safe transportation of over 145,000 students daily.

"I think my Dad would have been very proud of us reaching the 100-year milestone,” said Don DeVivo, DATTCO president and second-generation owner. “He worked very hard and started with really nothing but one bus. I think we honor his legacy by instilling our corporate mission and values, to support our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve in moving this company forward."

"As a company, we've always aimed to be forward-thinking and investing in future technology and state-of-the-art innovations,” added Kyle DeVivo, COO and third-generation owner/son. “Adaptability has been a cornerstone of what makes DATTCO successful.”