Van-Con, Inc. was founded on principles of safety. The school bus industry started with a conventional Vision Van. It was simple and only required seats with a center aisle, a driver operated entrance door, and rub rail on its side. Following the new specifications outlined by the New Jersey State Bureau of Pupil Transportation, there was a need for sixteen passenger school buses to meet the standards.

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Paul Anderson, Sr, a citizen representative of the Safety Council, recognized this demand and founded Van-Con Inc. in 1973. He worked amongst motor vehicle dealerships, school bus drivers, and educators to ensure safety specifications were met. The first buses were sold in New Jersey and quickly expanded along with the market. Sold throughout the US, Type A Passenger School Buses by Van-Con Inc. were distinguished by their safety features.

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When the Federal governments regulated standardized school buses in 1978, Van-Con, Inc. innovated manufacturing to include ambulatory equipment and accessibility features like wheelchair lifts. Both federal and state specifications were revised continually while Van-Con, Inc. exceeded these standards by improving safety and durability.

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Van-Con, Inc. prides itself in being family-owned and operated, as James Anderson became President in 2005. As a family member of the business, James grew up in and around Van-Con, Inc. however officially started his career in 1981. During his time with the company, he has exercised many roles with knowledge and skills in product development, specifications, sales, and management.

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Today, Van-Con, Inc. manufactures a variety of Type A and Type B School buses. Safety and durability remain priorities, as well as comfort and [versatility to meet customer specifications/customer service]. Van-Con, Inc. are members of the ESCNJ CO-OP, formerly the MRESC, and were awarded lowest bid. Van-Con, Inc. also serves contractors and dealers, striving to be price competitive.