Transit, motor coach, shuttle and school. Every class of bus, one shop.
Class A motor coaches, Class B transit and shuttle buses, Class C school buses and small cutaway transit vehicles. ATEL handles bus collision, body, diesel mechanical, DPF, paint and PM in a facility sized for full coach length. The same building that services Class 8 tractors services your transit fleet.
Built for the full range of bus platforms.
Bus repair sits awkwardly between heavy-duty truck shops, RV shops and dedicated transit facilities. Most heavy-duty shops are set up for tractors and don't have the booth length for full coaches; most RV shops can't handle a transit air system or a diesel pusher chassis on commercial duty cycle. ATEL was built for the whole range — transit, motor coach, shuttle and school bus — across Class A, B and C platforms.
We work with transit authorities, private motor coach operators, charter companies, shuttle services, school districts, hotel and university transport fleets and tour operators. Diesel and gas platforms, air-ride suspensions, wheelchair lifts, and full ADA compliance work all share our shop floor.
Discuss Your Fleet-
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Class A Motor Coach
Over-the-road coaches, charter buses and tour buses up to 45 feet. Diesel pusher chassis, full coach body work and refinish.
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Class B Transit & Shuttle
Transit buses, airport shuttles, hotel shuttles, university shuttles. Mid-sized commercial bus platforms with commercial duty cycles.
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Class C School & Cutaway
School buses, cutaway transit, small shuttles built on cargo-van chassis. Full body and mechanical service.
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ADA & Wheelchair Lift
Wheelchair lift mechanical and electrical service, ADA-compliant flooring, and accessibility-equipment repair.
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Transit Authority & Charter
Transit authority contract work, charter operator support, and route bus fleet maintenance programs.
Why Transit, Charter and School Operators Choose ATEL
Professional Bus Collision Repair, Diesel Service, Fleet Maintenance, and Refinishing for Class A, B and C Buses Throughout Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia.
65-foot heated paint booth
Full motor coaches fit in our booth in a single pass. Transit fleet livery, charter operator paint and school bus refinish without masking lines.
In-house diesel for bus platforms
Engine, drivetrain and air system work on Cummins, Detroit and other bus diesel platforms. Diesel pushers and conventional drive — both handled here.
Bus DPF service and aftertreatment
DPF cleaning, regen cycles and aftertreatment diagnostics on transit and motor coach platforms — keeping fleets compliant and on the road.
Side panel, roof and coach skin repair
Composite panel work, roof skin replacement, decal restoration. The body work that makes a bus look its age — or not — done in-house.
Scheduled maintenance for transit and charter
Bus PM programs aligned to route cycles and DOT inspection intervals. One vendor for the calendar that keeps the fleet moving.
Wheelchair lift and ADA-compliance work
Wheelchair lift mechanical and electrical service, ADA flooring, accessibility equipment repair — keeping compliance current.
Questions we hear from customers
A few quick answers. If yours isn't here, call us or use our contact form.
What classes of buses do you service?
All of them. Class A motor coaches up to 45 feet, Class B transit and shuttle buses, Class C school buses and cutaway transit. Diesel and gas platforms welcome.
Can you paint a full-length motor coach?
Yes. Our 65-foot heated paint booth fits full motor coaches in a single pass. Transit fleet liveries, charter operator paint and school bus refinish all done without masking lines.
Do you service transit authority and school district fleets?
Yes. Transit authorities, school districts and charter operators are routine accounts. PM programs, collision work, DPF and refinish under one contract structure.
Do you do DPF cleaning on buses?
Yes. Bus DPF service and aftertreatment work on transit and motor coach platforms — diagnostics, cleaning, regen verification and component replacement.
Can you repair wheelchair lifts and ADA equipment?
Yes. Wheelchair lift mechanical and electrical service, ADA flooring and accessibility equipment repair. Keeping compliance current alongside the rest of the bus work.
Do you handle insurance claims on bus collision work?
Yes. We work with commercial bus insurers on claims, supplements and total-loss documentation. Transit and charter collision work coordinated with the insurer directly.
Where are you located and what areas do you serve?
The shop is at 12120 Conway Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705 — minutes from I-95 and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Our primary service area is the DMV: Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. Fleet pickup and delivery arrangements are negotiable on contract.
Your bus fleet deserves a bus-length shop.
Stop routing the same bus to a body shop, a diesel shop and a paint vendor that can't fit it indoors. Bring it once. Get it back ready to run the route.