Willco Transportation Ltd.

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Area served AB
Founded 1979
Website www.willcobus.com

Willco Transportation Ltd. (Willco) is a family-owned and operated company, providing charter and contract school bus service within the city of Calgary and the immediate surrounding area.

History

  • 1979 - Willco is founded and begins operations with a single school bus operating a route from the Springbank School.
  • 2023 - Willco's fleet grows to 61 vehicles, servicing 43 routes from 20 different schools in the Calgary and surrounding area.

Yards

  • Springbank Yard (Main)
    • 32023 Springbank Rd, Calgary, AB
  • Barlow Trail Yard
    • 815 Moraine Rd NE, Calgary, AB

Calgary and Area Fleet Roster

School Bus Fleet Roster - 0 to 999

Fleet Number Thumbnail Year Body Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Capacity / Length Notes
203 1994 Thomas Vista Navistar T444E Allison 66 passenger body
204 2010 Blue Bird Vision Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 66 passenger body
310 1988-1991? Blue Bird GMC 6000 48 passenger body
311 1996 Blue Bird GMC CV200 CAT 3116 Allison 48 passenger body
  • Ex-Private Owner (Alberta); purchased in September 2004.
313-314 2020 Blue Bird Vision Ford Triton 6.8L V10
 Ford TorqShift 6R140 54 passenger body
  • Ex-Hrehorets Bus Service; purchased in September 2022.
  • Gasoline powered
  • LED red/amber lights; tail-lights
  • 313 has a rear spoiler.
405-406 2011 IC Bus CE200 Navistar MaxxForce 7 Allison 2500PTS 72 passenger body
407 2002 Thomas FS-65 CAT 3126 Allison 78 passenger body
  • Ex-Broadview School District 21J (Montana)
408 2002 Blue Bird GMC CV200 CAT 3126 Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Barrington Transportation (Illinois); purchased in August 2014.
  • Tall side passenger windows
  • Interchangable destination sign.
409 2013 Blue Bird Vision Ford Triton 6.8L V10
 Ford TorqShift 6R140 72 passenger body
  • Purchased in February 2015.
  • Propane powered
  • Tall side passenger windows
410 2003 Thomas FS-65 Cummins B5.9 Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Butte School District (Montana); purchased in March 2015.
  • Sold to Indo Canadian Bus Ltd. in September 2019.
411 2006 Thomas FS-65 Mercedes-Benz MBE906 Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Lee's Summit School District 172 (Missouri); purchased in March 2015.
  • Sold to JR's Transportation Services as #32 in September 2019.
412 2010 Blue Bird Vision Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 72 passenger body
413-414 2012 Blue Bird Vision Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 72 passenger body
415-416 2012 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 72 passenger body
417-418 2016 Blue Bird Vision Ford Triton 6.8L V10
 Ford TorqShift 6R140 71 passenger body
  • Propane powered
  • Tall side passenger windows
419 2018 Blue Bird Vision Ford Triton 6.8L V10
 Ford TorqShift 6R140 72 passenger body
  • Gasoline powered
  • Tall side passenger windows
  • Air driver seat and air ride suspension.
420-421 2017 Blue Bird Vision Ford Triton 6.8L V10
 Ford TorqShift 6R140 72 passenger body
  • Propane powered
  • Tall side passenger windows
422 2011 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Regina Public Schools #?; purchased in August 2017.
423 2013 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Private Owner (Alberta); purchased in December 2017.
424 2013 Blue Bird Vision Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Straightlines; purchased in December 2017.
  • Equipped with a rear airfoil.
425 2019 Blue Bird Vision Ford Triton 6.8L V10
 Ford TorqShift 6R140 72 passenger body
  • Gasoline powered
  • Tall side passenger windows
  • Equipped with a rear backup camera.
426 2015 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-#?; purchased in August 2018.
427 2012 Blue Bird Vision Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Holy Trinity Catholic School Division 5; purchased in July 2022.
  • Newer style stop arm.
428 2013 Blue Bird Vision Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Little Red River School; purchased in July 2022.
  • Newer style stop arm.
429-430 2014 Blue Bird Vision Ford Triton 6.8L V10 Ford TorqShift 6R140 71 passenger body
  • Ex-Caledonia Transportation; purchased in August 2022.
  • Propane powered
  • Tall side passenger windows
431 2015 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-#?; purchased in August 2022.
  • Equipped with a rear airfoil.
432 ? Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 66 passenger body
433-434 Blue Bird Vision Ford Triton 6.8L V10
 Ford TorqShift 6R140 71 passenger body
  • Propane powered
  • Tall side passenger windows
435 2016 Blue Bird Vision Ford Triton 6.8L V10 Ford TorqShift 6R140 71 passenger body
436 2019-2021 Blue Bird Vision Ford Triton 6.8L V10
 Ford TorqShift 6R140 71 passenger body
  • Ex-Saskatchewan; purchased in summer 2023.
  • Gasoline powered
  • Tall side passenger windows
  • LED Taillights
437 2020 Blue Bird Vision Ford Triton 6.8L V10
 Ford TorqShift 6R140 71 passenger body
  • Purchased in summer 2024.
  • Propane powered
  • Tall side passenger windows
  • LED Taillights
503 1980's Wayne Lifeguard International S1800 72 passenger body
504 1989-1991 Blue Bird GMC 6000 Chevrolet Mark IV 6.0L Allison 72 passenger body
510-511 1994 Corbeil 1st Premier International 3800 72 passenger body
515 1996 Blue Bird GMC CV200 Chevrolet Mark IV 6.0L Allison 72 passenger body
516 2012 Blue Bird Vision Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Mistawasis First Nation; purchased in August 2017.
  • Luggage Bays
  • Newer style stop arm
  • Equipped with a changeable destination sign since 2020.
517 2009 Blue Bird Vision Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Saskatoon Misbah School; purchased in August 2018.
  • Luggage Bays
  • Equipped with a changeable destination sign since 2020.
518 2013 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Regina Public Schools 1305; purchased in December 2019.
  • Equipped with luggage bays and a changeable destination sign since summer 2020.
519 2020 Blue Bird Vision Ford Triton 6.8L V10
 Ford TorqShift 6R140 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Hrehorets Bus Service; purchased in September 2023.
  • Gasoline powered
  • Tall, tinted side passenger windows
  • Luggage Bays
  • Changeable destination sign
  • LED Tailights
520 2019-2021 Blue Bird Vision Ford Triton 6.8L V10
 Ford TorqShift 6R140 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Saskatchewan Operator?; purchased in Spring 2024.
  • Gasoline powered
  • Tall, tinted side passenger windows
  • Luggage Bays on door side of bus
  • LED Tailights
600 1992 Blue Bird International 3800 Navistar DT360 Allison 72 passenger body
  • Luggage Bays
  • Changable destination sign.
604 2015 Blue Bird TX4 FE Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 72 passenger body
  • Luggage Bays
  • Changeable destination sign.
605 2003 Blue Bird TC/2000 FE Cummins B5.9 Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Illinois; purchased in mid-2014.
  • Sold to Indo Canadian Bus Ltd. in 2017.
  • Luggage Bays
606 2019 Blue Bird TX4 FE Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 72 passenger body
  • Luggage Bays
  • Changeable destination sign.
  • LED Tailights retrofitted summer 2024
607 2020 Blue Bird TX4 FE Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 72 passenger body
  • Luggage Bays
  • Changeable destination sign.
625 1979-1983 Blue Bird GMC 6000 66 passenger body
704 2000 Blue Bird GMC CV200 Chevrolet Vortec 7400 Allison 36 passenger body
  • Retired in 2019; listed for sale in July 2020.
  • Currently with a private owner as of March 2021.
805 2001-2003 Thomas Saf-T-Liner MVP EF CAT 3126 Allison 72 passenger body
806 2001-2003 Thomas Saf-T-Liner MVP EF 84 passenger body
807 1999-2007? Blue Bird TC/3000 FE 84 passenger body
  • Luggage bays.
  • Newer style stop arm where the words "stop" light up.
905-906 1989-1991 Blue Bird GMC 6000 Chevrolet Mark IV 6.0L Allison 66 passenger body
  • 905 was retired sometime before 2011.
  • 906 License Plate: B-32294 (AB)
907-908 2000 Blue Bird GMC CV200 Chevrolet Vortec 7400 Allison 66 passenger body
912 2000 Blue Bird GMC CV200 Chevrolet Vortec 7400 Allison 66 passenger body
913 1999 Blue Bird GMC CV200 Chevrolet Vortec 7400 Allison 66 passenger body
914 1999 Blue Bird GMC CV200 Chevrolet Vortec 7400 Allison 66 passenger body
  • Ex-?; purchased in December 2001.
917-918 2002 Blue Bird GMC CV200 CAT 3126 Allison 66 passenger body
  • Ex-P&H Bus Lines; purchased in April 2005.
919-921 2004 Blue Bird International 3800 Navistar T444E Allison 66 passenger body
  • Ex-Private Owners (Alberta); purchased in 2005, 2005/2006, and 2007.
922-923 2008 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 Mercedes-Benz MBE926 Allison 66 passenger body

School Bus Fleet Roster - 1001-1899

Fleet Number Thumbnail Year Body Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission Capacity / Length Notes
1104 ? Blue Bird Mini Bird 36 passenger body
1203-1204 1998 Corbeil International 3800 Navistar T444E Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-ITC 16-17
  • Originally painted in a green/white livery.
  • 1204 repainted to school bus yellow.
  • Retired in 2019 and 2018 respectively.
1307 1999 Blue Bird GMC CV200 Chevrolet Vortec 7400 Allison 54 passenger body
1308 1990 Blue Bird GMC 6000 Chevrolet Mark IV 6.0L 5-speed manual 54 passenger body
  • Ex #?; purchased in August 2000.
1309 2000 Blue Bird GMC CV200 Chevrolet Vortec 7400 Allison 54 passenger body
  • Retired and sold off in summer 2018.
1310 1996 Blue Bird GMC CV200 Chevrolet Mark IV 6.0L Allison 54 passenger body
  • Ex-Amadou Hills Enterprises Ltd; purchased in October 2002.
1312 1992 Blue Bird Ford B700 Cummins B5.9 Allison 54 passenger body
  • Ex-Canadian Rockies Public Schools; purchased in June 2003.
  • Sold to Allstar Charters as #11 in 2007.
1313 2000 Blue Bird GMC CV200 CAT 3126 Allison 54 passenger body
  • Ex-Private Owner (Alberta); purchased in September 2004.
1314-1315 2002 Blue Bird GMC CV200 CAT 3126 Allison 54 passenger body
  • Ex-?; purchased in 2004/2005.
  • 1315 is the only active unit.
1404 2002 Blue Bird GMC CV200 CAT 3126 Allison 72 passenger body
  • Luggage bays
  • Retired in 2020; listed for sale in February 2021.
1405-1406 2006 IC Corporation CE200 Navistar VT365 Allison 72 passenger body
  • Luggage bays
  • 1405 was sold to Celebration Church of Edmonton, AB in 2016.
1407 2001 Blue Bird GMC CV200 CAT 3126 Allison 72 passenger body
1408 2011 Blue Bird Vision Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Saskatchewan, Exx-Quebec 1103; purchased in September 2017.
  • Tall, tinted side passenger windows
  • Equipped with Red Dot rooftop HVAC.
  • Luggage Bays
1409 2010 Blue Bird Vision Cummins ISB 6.7L Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Saskatchewan, Exx-Quebec; purchased in September 2017.
  • Tall, tinted side passenger windows
  • Equipped with Red Dot rooftop HVAC.
  • Luggage Bays
1505 1998 Blue Bird GMC CV200 Chevrolet Mark IV 6.0L Allison 72 passenger body
  • Retired in 2016; listed for sale in April 2020.
1508 1998 Blue Bird International 3800 Navistar T444E Allison 72 passenger body
  • Retired in 2016, owned privately in Medicine Hat, AB as of 2019.
1510 1998 Blue Bird GMC CV200 Chevrolet Mark IV 6.0L Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Early Dawn Bus Lines; purchased in March 2003.
1513 1998 Blue Bird International 3800 Navistar DT466E Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Hewitt Holdings; purchased in January 2005.
1514 2006-2008 IC Corporation CE 72 passenger body
  • Luggage bays
1516 2000 Corbeil International 3800 Navistar DT466E Allison 72 passenger body
1518 2006-2008 IC Corporation CE 72 passenger body
  • Retired in 2016.
  • Sold to Celebration Church in Edmonton, AB.
1520-1525 2001 Blue Bird GMC CV200 CAT 3126 Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Takhini Transport 113, 135, 134, 111, 129, 110; purchased in 2011/2012.
  • 1522 and 1523 are the only active units.
1526 2006 Blue Bird Vision CAT C7 Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Private Owner (Alberta); purchased in July 2013.
  • Listed for sale in July 2020.
1527-1528 2004 Thomas FS-65 Mercedes Benz MBE900 Allison 66 passenger body
  • Ex-Autobus D.L. Inc.; purchased in May 2014.
  • Both units retired in the summer of 2018, 1527 sold to JR's Transportation Services.
1529 2002 Blue Bird GMC CV200 CAT 3126 Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Compagnie de Transport Maskoutaine 02409; purchased in 2014.
  • Retired in 2019.
1530 2006 Blue Bird Vision CAT C7 Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Calgary French and International School; purchased in 2015.
  • Retired in 2020/2021.
1531-1532 2003 Blue Bird International 3800 Navistar T444E Allison 72 passenger body
1533-1534 2004 Blue Bird International 3800 Navistar T444E Allison 72 passenger body
1535-1536 2004 Blue Bird International 3800 Navistar T444E Allison 72 passenger body
1537 2005 Blue Bird Vision CAT C7 Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Quebec; purchased in September 2017.
1700 1989 Blue Bird TC/2000 FE 66 passenger body
1703 1989? Blue Bird TC/2000 FE 54 passenger body
1707-1709 1993 Blue Bird TC/2000 FE Cummins B5.9 Allison 66 passenger body
1710 2000 Blue Bird TC/2000 FE Cummins B5.9 Allison 72 passenger body
1712 2000 Blue Bird TC/2000 FE Cummins B5.9 Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Private Owner (Alberta); purchased in August/September 2003.
  • Luggage Bays
  • Air brakes, air horn
  • Rear airfoil
1713 1999 Blue Bird TC/2000 FE Cummins B5.9 Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Watson & Ash Transportation; purchased in 2005.
1714 2003 Blue Bird TC/2000 FE Cummins B5.9 Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Box Elder School 4 (Montana); purchased in December 2009.
  • Luggage Bays
1715 2003 Blue Bird TC/2000 FE Cummins B5.9 Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-R&S Bus Lines 03-01; purchased in August 2016.
1716 2004 Blue Bird TC/2000 FE Cummins B5.9 Allison 72 passenger body
  • Ex-Quebec; purchased in August 2017.
  • Luggage Bays
1804 1990 Blue Bird TC/2000 FE Cummins 6BTA5.9 Allison 54 passenger body
  • Re-listed for sale in summer 2020.
1805 2005 IC Corporation FE300 Navistar DT466E Allison 2500 PTS 54 passenger body
  • Retired in 2016/2017.
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