For MTRWestern, delivering efficient transportation across a sprawling semiconductor construction site meant finding the right partner — and the right buses — to match the scale and complexity of the job.
That solution came in the form of six heavy-duty New Flyer D40LF transit buses from Spring Bird, delivered over the past year to support one of the nation’s largest industrial projects.
Best known for its premium motorcoach services across the Pacific Northwest, Seattle-based MTRWestern is expanding its role in industrial logistics — a pivot that demands agility and reliability.
With thousands of construction workers needing daily transit across rough, temporary roads, MTRWestern chose a model built to withstand the wear and tear of all-day shuttle operations.
“These buses are the backbone of site mobility for this project,” says Elliott Carson, founder of Spring Bird, based in Austin, Texas. “MTRWestern had high standards and tight timelines, and we were proud to deliver a solution that’s ready to perform from day one.”
Right design for the job
While the partnership marks a new chapter for MTRWestern in the construction shuttle sector, it also highlights Spring Bird’s growing presence in the industrial transit market. The multi-bus order reflects rising demand for durable, high-capacity shuttle vehicles that can keep pace with fast-moving, labor-intensive projects.
The buses were delivered fully serviced and ready for immediate deployment. Although this fleet was not outfitted with low-emission or advanced telematics systems, the New Flyer D40LF is a trusted platform offering spacious interiors, high standing capacity, and reliable performance.
“Transit buses are built for this kind of work,” says Thomas Hoskins, director of operations at Spring Bird. “You need fast loading, tough suspension, and all-day stamina. These buses check all the boxes — and they do it more cost-effectively than vans or motorcoaches.”
Spring Bird’s Construction Shuttle Service program highlights the advantages of using transit buses for industrial operations, including dual-door boarding that speeds up loading and unloading, low-floor designs that improve accessibility and reduce delays, and increased standing room to accommodate flexible capacity during shift changes. The buses also offer lower operating costs by requiring fewer vehicles and drivers to move high volumes of workers efficiently.
Carson says Spring Bird’s ability to offer competitive pricing, fast turnaround, and dependable warranty support played a major role in securing the deal.
“MTRWestern’s team knew what they needed and moved with purpose,” Carson says. “We were aligned in values — safety, reliability, and getting the job done right.”
Founded in 2020, Spring Bird draws on the Carson family’s 80-year history in transit. Elliott Carson’s grandfather, Dean Carson, launched local bus service in Los Angeles in 1943. Today, Spring Bird operates nationwide, supporting public agencies, private operators and infrastructure projects with fleet sales and leasing solutions.
“We’re proud to support companies like MTRWestern who are literally building the future,” Carson says. “Whether it’s for a city’s long-term transportation needs or a short-term industrial shuttle, we’re here to deliver dependable solutions.
