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Safe, Comfortable and Reliable Seating Solutions.

Celebrating 80+ years of design, engineering and manufacture of seating products contributing to the comfort and safety of passengers across North America.

Build America. Buy America. Compliant

Our Products

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Designed for Comfort. Engineered for Safety.

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Sustainable Seating for the Next Generation

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Keeping your Fleet
on the Street.

Why HSM?

Your seating selection just got simpler. Drawing on 80 years of HSM manufacturing expertise, HSM Transportation and Specialty Manufacturing is the integrated seating partner you can trust when safety and reliability are non-negotiable. Our C.E. White school bus seats have safely transported multiple generations of students. Now, our VICTA commercial line extends that proven engineering methodology to commercial and transit bus, van, and specialty platforms.

Domestic manufacturing. Single-source accountability. Lead times you can actually plan around. 

Review the NEW VICTA Commercial Line | See the C.E. White School Bus Seating

FEATURED NEWS & FAQ'S

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HSM Transportation Launches new line of Commercial Seats - the VICTA Series

“VICTA represents a fresh perspective on commercial bus seating,” said Mark Keesling, Vice President of HSM Transportation. “Our focus was to create a solution that addresses unique challenges of a growing industry, with quick deliveries, high service levels and ease of installation for manufacturers, combined with visually inviting and extremely comfortable seating for passengers. This is more than just a seat—it’s a commitment to enhancing how people travel.”

Our Markets

VICTA Commercial

Comfortable and Cost-Effective Seating for Bus, Van, and Coach Applications.

  • Full line of standard and specialty seating

  • Quick deliveries from our US locations

  • Integrated manufacturing eliminates bottlenecks

  • In house engineering and testing for design and validation

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C.E. White School Bus

Legacy Line of Safe and Durable Seating for School and Activity Buses

  • C.E. White full line of seats

  • Wide range of seat widths

  • 3-Point Safety Seats, ICS, and Activity

  • In-house engineering and testing for design and validation

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Aftermarket

All Makes, All Model Aftermarket school bus seating components

  • Replacement Foam and Covers

  • Personal Child Restraints (PCRs)

  • Fast Delivery - USA-made in-house

  • Large network of Distributors

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Trade Shows
& Events

See Us at These Upcoming Events

Work Truck Week March 10-13

Indianapolis, IN

STN Expo - March 30

Charlotte/Concord, NC

CTAA - May 12-13

Omaha, NE

APTA Expo - October 5-7

Chicago, IL

Join us at the upcoming events to connect and learn! We will be attending Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, IN from March 10-13, followed by the STN Expo in Charlotte/Concord, NC on March 30 Don't miss us at the CTAA event in Omaha, NE on 12-13, and mark your calendars for the APTA Expo in Chicago, IL from October 5-7. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Future is our Focus

HSM TRANSPORTATION & SPECIALITY MANUFACTURING COMPANY
THE CLEAR SOURCE FOR YOUR SEATING SOLUTIONS

235 2nd Ave NW

PO Box 128

Hickory, NC  28601

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