Model 1 Commercial Vehicles Celebrates 45 Years of Driving Innovation in Transportation

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, the nation's leading provider of buses, vans, and commercial transportation solutions, announced its 45th anniversary. Following the recent 2025 Annual Sales Meeting, 120 Model 1 team members paid tribute to the anniversary at a private event near the company headquarters in Indianapolis. The milestone celebrates four and a half decades of unwavering commitment to customer needs, operational excellence, and strategic growth under the Matijevich family's direction.

Founded in 1980 as Creative Transportation Systems and acquired by the Matijevich family in 1993, the company embarked on a period of intense, strategic growth. It expanded from a regional dealer to the nation’s largest commercial transit provider in the U.S., driving innovation through creative mobility solutions. The recent rebrand to Model 1 Commercial Vehicles in 2022 reflects this evolution, signaling the company's position as a national leader in end-to-end commercial solutions that go beyond traditional bus sales.

“Our culture of entrepreneurial problem-solving has always driven us to lead the industry,” said Tony Matijevich, CEO of Model 1 Commercial Vehicles. “Reaching 45 years is a testament to the dedication of our employees, the strength of our partnerships, and the trust of our customers. Our vision is to be the blueprint for innovative transit by building long-term relationships and solving our customers' most complex transportation challenges.”

This continued leadership and long-term vision have played a crucial role in modernizing transportation across key sectors, including K-12 education, public transit, healthcare, and corporate campuses. The company’s strategic expansion—driven by both acquisitions and organic growth across 25+ locations—has created a robust, full-service platform that includes customized vehicle upfitting, nationwide parts distribution, and the most extensive commercial inventory in the U.S., reinforcing its commitment to customer uptime.

Model 1 remains focused on its future, which includes expanding its nationwide service network, enhancing its digital tools for fleet management, and continuing to partner with top manufacturers to introduce next-generation vehicles.

About Model 1 Commercial Vehicles

Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, formerly Creative Bus Sales, is the nation’s largest dealer of transit and commercial vehicles. Established in 1980 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Model 1 offers end-to-end solutions at over 25 locations across the U.S. Representing more than 20 top manufacturers, we provide a wide range of passenger and commercial inventory, including alternative fuel options. Our team of over 550 professionals delivers customizable new or used vehicles, expedited ship-through, nationwide parts and service, flexible in-house financing, rentals, and leasing. For more information, visit model1.com.