ENC to restart bus production under new leadership

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) will restart bus production and customer deliveries during the coming weeks, following operational ramp-up under new ownership. The restart follows a temporary pause in late 2024 during an ownership transition and a subsequent strengthening of its operational foundation, including refinement of its product strategy, service and support offerings and manufacturing processes. 

With the support of Rivaz, ENC says it is now fully operational and actively accepting orders for its Altoona-tested transit buses. All vehicles are built end-to-end at ENC’s Riverside, Calif., manufacturing facility and are available in battery-electric, diesel-electric hybrid, compressed natural gas (CNG) and clean diesel propulsion options. 

ENC notes leading its sales and partnership strategy is Dan Trujillo, who was promoted to vice president of sales and marketing in late 2024. Trujillo originally joined ENC in 2022 as national director of transit and municipal fleets and has more than two decades of experience in public transit and mobility, having previously held leadership roles at New Flyer of America, ZF Group and Clever Devices. He is a supporter of zero-emission adoption and has supported transit agencies across North America to modernize their fleets, implement innovative technologies and plan for more sustainable futures. 

“I’m proud to be part of ENC at such a pivotal time—not just for the company, but for the industry,” Trujillo said. “There’s real opportunity to strengthen domestic bus manufacturing and expand access to clean, reliable transportation. I’m excited to help lead this next chapter as ENC re-enters the market with a focus on quality, agency partnership and scalable zero-emission adoption alongside our proven clean diesel, CNG and hybrid models.”  

ENC says it anticipates resuming production and deliveries in June 2025.  Bus lengths are offered in 30, 32, 35 and 40 feet, and all products fully Buy America and Federal Transit Administration compliant. 

“Dan brings the kind of grounded experience, industry credibility and agency understanding needed to lead ENC into its boldest chapter yet,” said ENC President Jason Lee. “He understands what agencies expect from a manufacturing partner—especially in the context of quality, long-term support and the transition to zero-emission fleets. Through his sales leadership and planning, we’re confident ENC will help meet a critical need for sustainable, domestically manufactured transit solutions that are driven by true partnerships with transit agencies.”