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MCI Recognizes Anchor Transportation Technician as New Master Technician Graduate
Des Plaines, Illinois, USA – July 27, 2026 (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI) and North America’s motor coach leader backed by reliable in-field technical expertise, 24/7 roadside assistance, and parts support, is proud to recognize Kaleb McCain, a Bus Mechanic with Anchor Transportation, for graduating from the MCI Academy Master Technician program.
Based at Anchor Transportation, McCain has been with the company for three and a half years and works primarily on MCI’s J4500 model. Through the Master Technician program, McCain has achieved certification demonstrating advanced knowledge and expertise in maintaining and servicing motor coach systems.
The Master Technician program combines hands-on training in Louisville, Kentucky, with online coursework, covering essential coach systems and typically taking several years to complete. McCain completed the program in approximately two years after finishing all required courses.
“My motivation was to advance my skills so I could better support my company and continue growing as a technician,” said Kaleb McCain.
Throughout the program, McCain found HVAC training to be among the most challenging yet most impactful.
“The HVAC and electrical training helped tremendously and made it much easier to understand what’s going on with the bus,” McCain added.
McCain credits strong support from both work and home throughout the process.
“My wife and family were incredibly supportive, and my supervisors always made sure I knew I was doing a good job,” McCain said. “Anchor Transportation has given me opportunities that most companies wouldn’t, and they continue to treat me extremely well.”
MCI Academy provides training for technicians at all levels, combining online and hands-on instruction to support safe, reliable motorcoach operation and maintenance.
For more information about the Master Technician program and MCI Academy, visit MCIAcademy.com.
About MCI
MCI is North America’s leading manufacturer of public and private market motorcoaches. Products include the premium J Series an industry best-seller for more than two decades and the workhorse D Series. MCI also provides maintenance, repair, 24-hour roadside assistance, parts, and technician training through the industry’s only Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) accredited and award-winning MCI Academy.
About NFI
NFI is a leading independent global bus and coach manufacturer and a provider of aftermarket parts and service solutions. With more than 9,000 team members across ten countries and operations spanning over 40 facilities, NFI delivers a comprehensive portfolio of bus and coach platforms.
Through its brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motorcoaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single- and double-deck buses), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™, NFI supports a diverse and extensive portfolio, serving public transit, commuter, and coach markets. In total, NFI supports an installed base of more than 100,000 buses and coaches worldwide. NFI offers a broad range of propulsion systems, including zero-emission electric (referring to propulsion systems that do not utilize internal combustion engines, such as trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and advanced diesel technologies, providing agencies with multiple fleet technology options. NFI’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NFI) and its convertible unsecured debentures trade under the symbol NFI.DB. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.
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