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Its sister company, Starline Tours, is based in Hollywood, CA, and has a history that dates 80 years. The niche business has been providing tours to the homes of movie stars, among other services, for decades. “TourCoach and Starline Tours provide different services, vehicles, drivers, managers and sales people — all under Screamline Investment Corporation. I’m the chief financial officer for both companies, while also run- ning the operations side of TourCoach, of which I am chief executive officer,” Noonoosh Sapir said. Her husband, Vahid Sapir, began Starline Tours in 1968 after purchasing a limousine service that started in 1935 and became popular for its celebrity-related tours in the Los Angeles area. Page 8 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:40 PM Page 9 FUEL ECONOMY CT SERIES UP TO THE BEST IN 38 % BETTER FUEL URBAN TRANSPORT ECONOMY than other shuttle bus chassis TourCoach Charter & Tours Specializes MAXIMUM VISIBILITY In Showing USA To Foreign Visitors INCREASED NEW D SERIES PASSENGER COMFORT CONFIGURATION 25 PASSENGERS PLUS A REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT BUILT TO LAST STRUCTURE REDUCED OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE COSTS ENHANCED SAFETY SUPERIOR INSULATION AND QUIETNESS CONTEMPORARY BUS DESIGN 1-855-628-MBUS A LEGACY OF MBCBUS.COM BUS INNOVATIONS Contact us to find your local dealer. 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:40 PM Page 10 “Between the two compa- nies, we operate 275 vehicles that include motorcoaches, double-decker buses and vans,” Noonoosh Sapir said. TourCoach specializes in offering charter services for groups that come from over- seas, serving as a wholesaler. Business includes contracts with clients who represent pas- sengers from such places as the Far East, Europe and India. “There are several programs in place involving these pas- senger groups. Various travel schedules are sent to us in advance. We then provide the vehicles and drivers,” Noo - noosh Sapir said. “There can be a language barrier to over- come when working with so many passengers from other countries. However, we have found that 90 percent of these people do speak English. And for the rest, there are often guides on the trip who speak both languages. We can also Shown, clockwise provide such guides.” from top, are Many of the charter group Kamrouz Farhadi, trips that TourCoach services, Starline Tours and begin in Los Angeles and TourCoach chairman; travel to other parts of Kim Faulkner, safety California, as well as such manager/human resources; western states as Nevada, and Tony Cordon, Utah and Arizona. Passengers general manager. are then returned to Los Angeles to fly home. A lot of these passengers are interest- ed in seeing the national parks located in the western part of the country. Angeles area. Clients include corporations, schools and universities. “We also service charter groups from overseas wanting to visit other “Our corporate work involves both evening and day functions. We also parts of the United States. For example, a group will fly into Los Angeles provide service for clients connected to various convention centers, such and we will take these people via a charter bus on a 21-day trip, ending as shuttle work. This includes convention centers located in Los Angeles, in New York City,” Noonoosh Sapir said. “These passengers will fly Las Vegas, San Francisco and Phoenix,” Noonoosh Sapir said. “These home from New York City at the end of the trip. Then, we will pick up clients know TourCoach has the fleet size and drivers for what is required. another group that has arrived in the city and take them west, ending in We also have transit buses that provide shuttle service to such places as Los Angeles after 21 days. The Hollywood Bowl amphitheater. Transit buses are used because they “A major challenge for these types of cross-country charters is finding have two doors.” drivers who can be away from home for 42 days. He/she has to be well There is also a large following in place at TourCoach from local senior educated, polite and capable of being away for long periods. It’s a tremen- citizen groups. dous sacrifice for that driver, but we have been able to find fantastic “Normally, when people start a customer relationship with TourCoach, employees who can provide such charter bus trips. We also employ dis- they keep returning. A main reason is our courteous and professional patchers and other staff members who help these drivers while they are bus/coach operators. Many have been with us for years,” she said. “This on the road. It’s a team effort, with the objective of making our customers includes Stanley Tsugawa and Joe Shiffet, who have over 30 years of happy.” service with our company. Other dedicated employees include Tony Demand from foreign visitors wanting to see the United States remains Cordon, who also started with us over 30 years ago as a driver and is now huge, according to Noonoosh Sapir. general manager; and Farima Akopian, who has been vice president of “America is a huge and young country. People from all over the world sales for over 30 years. want to visit different sites they have heard about all of their lives. We are “Other staff members who have been with us from the beginning are more than happy to provide charter services to satisfy this interest in our Galina Kirkilevich and Annette Avanessian. Meanwhile, Kim country,” she said. “There is a lot of interest in visiting such places as the Faulkner, who joined our company over 10 years ago, serves as safety Grand Canyon as well as Zion National Park in Utah.” manager among other responsibilities. The list goes on and on with our TourCoach also provides local transportation services in the Los devoted employees. This includes mechanics and dispatchers.” Page 10 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:40 PM Page 11 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:40 PM Page 12 It helps, Noonoosh Sapir added, that TourCoach provides a wide vari- area and beyond. ety of equipment options. “After we were married, I became interested in group charter sales. “For example, many corporate clients require smaller vehicles, such as This led to the 1990 creation of TourCoach, which is the charter portion coaches that seat 37 to 40 people rather than a 55-seater. Our range of of the overall corporation,” Noonoosh Sapir said. buses/coaches seat from 28 to 55 passengers.” She started in the family’s transportation business in 1977. “Starline continues to operate tours within Los Angeles and other areas, while TourCoach provides charter-related work. We have expanded our entire business over the years by offering different transportation Demand from foreign options.” visitors wanting to see the While Starline Tours remains based in Hollywood, TourCoach is head- “ quartered in Commerce, a city just east of Los Angeles. A maintenance United States remains huge.” facility in nearby Vernon, CA, which Noonoosh Sapir also oversees, is used by both companies. — Noonoosh Sapir, CEO The entire transportation enterprise has very much become a family affair over the years. In addition to Vahid and Noonoosh Sapir, until The Appeal Of Hollywood recently the business included the retired Farid Sapir, who is Vahid’s he origin of TourCoach, in part, can be attributed to the appeal of brother and who served as vice president. In 1992, Noonoosh Sapir’s Hollywood — that famous home of countless movie stars and stu- brother, Kamrouz Farhadi, funded the corporation and became actively Tdios that has become an important part of American culture. involved in management starting in 1995. He currently serves as chair- TourCoach’s sister company, Starline Tours, originated as a touring man of Starline Tours of Hollywood and TourCoach, besides directly service in 1935. It began after Sid Grauman, creator of the famous overseeing the operation of Starline’s Hop-On, Hop-Off service. Grauman’s (now TCL) Chinese Theatre on the historic Hollywood Walk of Fame, advised his chauffeur, Bud Delp, that money could be made by driving people around We believe in providing a quality Hollywood to see celebrity homes. It was a simple idea that proved to be golden. staff“ to support our drivers, and ultimately, Delp took Grauman’s advice. His company was called Bud’s Limousines, and became very successful for decades. our customers. It also helps that we maintain In the mid-1960s, Vahid Sapir, who at the time was an exchange student from Iran, became Bud Delp’s protégé. In our entire fleet in-house.” 1968, Sapir bought the company from a retiring Delp, and renamed his new business Starline Tours. The business began with two Several second-generation family members are also now involved. limousines and a van. “Currently, Vahid is president of our corporation and oversees the Today, Starline Tours has a large fleet of open-top vans, double-decker entire operation of Starline Tours. This includes all promotions, while buses and open air trolleys, offering a variety of tours in the Los Angeles developing new projects and tours,” Noonoosh Sapir said. “Kami PRICED TO SELL ² Attractive Lease Rates (35) 1995²2000 ¶DQG¶ (3) 1999 Low Floor Neoplan New Flyer ¶/RZ)ORRU Series 50 50 Series Allison B-400R Allison B500 Trans. 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There is a lot of patience involved,” Noonoosh “Meanwhile, I oversee all finances for both corporations and the complete operation of TourCoach.” She also spoke highly of longtime business associate Al Abrams, who has helped the company, over the years, finance equipment with different bus/coach manufacturers. “He is our broker, and has helped our corporation for a long time,” Noonoosh Sapir said. Overall, Starline Tours has approximately 215 full-time employees while TourCoach employs 125 on a full-time basis. This includes a variety of positions such as dispatch- ers, managers, sales people, accounting personnel, drivers, mechanics, bus washers and those working in security. TourCoach employs approximately 80 full-time and 50 part-time drivers. Those in the latter group are employed for heavy seasonal work in the summer and over the holi- days. Part-time drivers also help TourCoach provide bus service during special events. The includes transportation for the LA Marathon, which is held every March. Although all positions are important, Noonoosh Sapir recognizes that a driver can “make or break a trip.” Therefore, driver selection and training are key to good and Motorcoaches used by TourCoach Charter & Tours feature a safe service. wide variety of amenities and many of the comforts of home. “We employ professional operators. The hiring process is critical. We don’t just hire anybody off the street and put him/her Sapir said. “It’s therefore vital that the driver has the right character for behind the wheel. We bring them in, talk to them, look at their past driv- such a trip. When such driver candidates are found, the training for our ing experience, and get to know who they really are and what they do,” long-distance charter program begins. 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It also helps that we maintain our entire fleet in- “Our drivers have to be able to work with passengers from many coun- house. This allows us to offer immediate service,” Noonoosh Sapir said. tries,” Noonoosh Sapir said. “They also have to put away their own prob- “All of these things must go together, including having a great sales staff. lems and understand they have a key job to do — making our clients My husband is the manager of our entire sales department, and he relies happy. on quality staff members. They attend many conventions. In return, oper- “Everybody has problems, ations must support our sales but it’s important to not bring efforts. If we don’t provide your problems to work. When One size service does not fit all. proper service, then people drivers are on the road, they are will walk away no matter how at work. We benefit, as a com- Our ability to match the right driver with the great the sales offer. pany, when drivers can develop “ “I feel the relationships solid professional relationships right group is also huge.” developed between our sales with customers. We have found department and operations, that if there are solid relationships in place between company officials and drivers, managers and dispatch office all make a huge difference in the drivers, then this often is carried over to the type of relationships that take success of the entire company. Our door is always open to employees. I place between drivers and our customers.” personally know a lot of the drivers and their family members. Many of Among the challenges that TourCoach officials continue to face is that our drivers, and other employees, have been with us for years. They are of finding enough qualified driving candidates. According to Noonoosh great people.” Sapir, this challenge is common throughout the industry. “I have found that just about every bus company has trouble finding New Equipment Highlight TourCoach’s Growth good drivers. At TourCoach, we constantly work on this challenge, as mong the various types of vehicles in the TourCoach fleet are well as finding good mechanics,” she said. approximately 7 MCI and 40 Setra motorcoaches. Recently, the A major benefit for TourCoach is the company’s family atmosphere, Acompany took delivery of 2 new Setras, with 2 new MCIs expect- which helps new employees feel welcome. ed in the near future. 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Factory Authorized Sales, Service, Genuine Parts & Training Page 14 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:40 PM Page 15 “We have had a good relationship with MCI and Setra for many years. house bus wash capabilities are used extensively, while drivers are in There are several German customer groups that we work with, so we charge of such tasks while on the road. started buying Setras since they are made in Germany,” Noonoosh Sapir “Nobody wants to stay in a dirty hotel room. The same is true with a said. “Both Setra and MCI officials have always worked well with us, and bus/coach. It’s a fact that drivers will earn more in tips if the vehicles they have been very accommodating. Their service includes providing our are driving start out clean, and remain so during the duration of the trip,” mechanics with training. We use many of our Setra and MCI coaches for Noonoosh Sapir said. cross-country trips.” The motorcoaches purchased by TourCoach are not short on amenities. This is by design. A larger fleet also means greater “We don’t settle for the bare minimum because our clients don’t demand is placed on our maintenance facility. settle for the bare minimum,” Noonoosh Sapir said. “This is why “ our customers love to get on our vehicles. Our coaches include You have to have enough room to service foot rests and reclining seats, WiFi, restrooms and a large luggage compartment. We even have a coach with a galley in the back. It’s additional vehicles. All of these things must be like a motorhome, but holds 46 passengers. Clients love these types of amenities. All of this is important. taken into consideration, which is why growth “Our passengers really like the Setra TopSky panoramic roof as well as having a back window. They enjoy the ‘openness’ these should occur gradually.” features bring to the inside of the vehicle.” Advances in overall technology for bus and coach travel remain high Living And Working In LA on the priority list for TourCoach officials. This includes improvements here is a case to be made that few places in the United States, and in fuel consumption and overall ride. perhaps the entire world, are better known than the Los Angeles “The suspension should allow the ride to be soft for both the clients and Tarea. This, of course, is due to the entertainment industry, other driver. Seating is also important. For example, a good driver’s seat can renowned sites and attractions, and weather that stays fairly consistant prevent the driver from getting tired too soon,” Noonoosh Sapir said. “We throughout the year. always talk to seating companies about ways to keep drivers and passen- Due to its popularity, the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area is the second- gers more comfortable. largest in the United States, with over 12 million inhabitants. With this “I have found that technology is always advancing, and that today’s comes a wide range of opportunities and challenges for transportation vehicle manufacturers are willing to listen to operators in an effort to providers such as TourCoach. improve this technology.” “One advantage we have is that a lot of people want to come here from Keeping vehicles well maintained is also paramount. At TourCoach, in- other parts of the world. This is great for our business,” Noonoosh Sapir July/August 2015 BUSLINE Page 15 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:40 PM Page 16 said. “We are able to provide serv- ices for international travelers who want to see not only Southern California, but other places in the country. I have also found that a lot of people from Los Angeles like to do business with us as well. They know we are nearby and are famil- iar with the area. “A big disadvantage (to living and working in metropolitan Los Angeles) is the traffic. It’s really awful. It takes me at least 1 hour and 50 minutes to get to work on Among the employees at TourCoach Charter & Tours are, left to right, Silvia Alas and most days. However, if I leave Rashid Mahdavi, both dispatchers; as well as Flor Martinez, accounts payable assistant. work at 9 p.m., it’s just a 35 to 40 minute trip home. It’s all about the traffic. There are people who think it’s easy to work in the Los Angeles area. They often forget that traffic is such a factor. It’s not always simple to get to work on time.” Other challenges include high fuel prices and high taxes. “The cost of doing business in Los Angeles is very high. However, I would rather live here than anywhere else. We know this area, and it’s home,” she said. Noonoosh Sapir is willing to provide customers with her email address and cell phone number — all in the name of customer service. This type of per- sonal touch allows TourCoach officials to remain focused on the needs of clients and passengers. “These people know they can easily reach key company people, including myself. They know that most of the time, I’m in the office,” she said. “There are many times I work late so I can talk with drivers who are coming back from long trips. We are very open to our employees and cus- tomers. “It’s important that employees, such as drivers, let us know what is going on. Many employees are our main representatives with clients and passen- gers. Understanding changing customer demands helps us address these needs, and can lead to updates in employee training. Therefore, it’s always good to have an open door policy in place.” She added that part of TourCoach’s niche as a transportation provider is suppling customers with quality employees and modern equipment. “We also serve a niche in our area by being a cross-country transportation provider. This is not an easy thing to do, which many of our cus- tomers understand. We provide over-the-road services for any type of client from any country. One size of service does not fit all. Our ability to match the right driver with the right group is also huge,” Noonoosh Sapir said. Service expansion has also taken place at TourCoach recently with the addition of a satel- lite office in Las Vegas. “We now have a place for clients who fly into Las Vegas and want to travel to other locations,” she said. “Having a facility in Las Vegas helps us avoid deadhead trips to and from Los Angeles.” Page 16 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:40 PM Page 17 Continued Growth Is The Objective “It’s important to have the right vehicle with the right driver, along with s the demand for services continues to grow for TourCoach, so a quality staff, proper customer service and proper maintenance. All of does the need for a larger fleet and more employees. Like most this goes hand-in-hand,” she said. “Being in this industry requires the Athings in life, however, proper growth takes time. right character and a love for challenges. It’s also important to work well “We continue to receive requests for additional services among cus- with other bus/coach companies. tomer groups. There is a need to increase our fleet by 10 to 12 percent, “There are a lot of good companies in this line of work, and most peo- but this has to be done gradually,” Noonoosh Sapir said. “It’s important ple in the industry truly love what they do. There is enough business to go to have as many vehicles as possible busy during the off-season, which is around for everybody. It’s important that representatives from every com- harder when the fleet is increased. pany work hard at what they do and respect each other. We have found “A larger fleet also means greater demand is placed on our maintenance it’s good to be friendly with our competitors. I personally have made a lot facility. You have to have enough room to service additional vehicles. 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CCT also offers service to nearby bus shelters. downtown Atlanta. “Our revenue miles for fiscal year 2014 were about 3.2 million,” “Cobb Community Transit System celebrated its 25th anniversary this DiMassimo said. “CCT has been, up until this point, a pretty traditional past year,” said Cobb County Department of Transportation Director service with our express bus, fixed-route and paratransit services, etc. Faye DiMassimo during a recent interview with Busline Magazine at “Currently, we are working on a rebranding of our system. In celebra- CCT’s facility in Marietta, the county seat of Cobb County. “It is a sys- tion of the fact that we just successfully completed 25 years in operation, tem that has been well supported and has grown over the years of its exis- and especially as we are ordering new buses, we said now is a great tence. We now provide just shy of 4 million trips per year. We have fixed- opportunity to freshen up our look and perhaps market ourselves with a route service throughout the county, and we are also connected with a new or refreshed brand.” leader service into the city of Atlanta. All of Cobb County is in our juris- An important pillar of CCT’s growth and success is its philosophy of diction, and we also have connections to the adjacent Metropolitan working to make sure every customer is satisfied with the service. Page 18 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:40 PM Page 19 “We have been able to go from is what you always like to see with an average of 250 to 300 com- transit.” plaints per year to 50 to 75, which Among the ways CCT has is terrific for a system that pro- improved customer satisfaction is vides a little less than 4 million maintaining a modern fleet of trips a year,” said Transit Division clean diesel and CNG fueled Manager Gail Franklin. “At our buses. The transit system has customer service center, we typical- expanded existing routes and cre- ly have five agents on duty at all ated new ones, as well as offering times, including a customer service new rider programs for patrons. manager. If someone needs a travel CCT also offers training to teach plan, or needs to know where the bus people how best to utilize the sys- is located, he or she can call us and tem and has enhanced its security we will provide that information.” systems to ensure rider safety. While CCT has worked diligent- With the help of the Cobb ly and effectively to cut down on Communications Department, the number of complaints received, CCT employs several marketing when one is received, it is taken activities to make itself known to seriously. the public. According to www.cob- “For each complaint received, bcounty.org, the Communications we do a thorough investigation to Department provides a variety of either validate or invalidate the Two key members of CCT’s management team are services to residents and business- Transit Operations Specialist Jorge Pubillones, left, complaint,” Franklin said. “If we es in the county. The office’s pri- and Transit Operations Monitor Darryl Howell. validate a complaint, the ack - mary focus is facilitating the nowledgment is sent to the customer. If we invalidate a complaint, we smooth flow of information to the media and the public, while ensuring will still record it. Everything that comes in is logged into our database, that such information is released in compliance with federal, state and whether a request for service, a complaint or a compliment. local laws. “Last month we received our highest number of compliments. We “We have advertisers that use our bus shelters. Just the fact that they received 30, which is extraordinary, given that a few years ago we had none. are utilizing them to advertise for other products is an indication of how We have been able to improve our customer satisfaction to the point broadly the shelters are recognized within the community,” DiMassimo where people are calling and telling us we are doing a good job, which said. “We also have a website and participate in social media. One of the www.vanner.com July/August 2015 BUSLINE Page 19 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:40 PM Page 20 Left to right are Fixed Route Supervisor LaKeisha Mcteer, Customer Service Representative Holly Daniels, Electronics Mechanic Travis Helms, Customer Service Representative Awtry Serna and Paratransit Scheduler Anthony Scales. things we are looking at is actually having a marketing budget. Figuring that included various agencies in the state, showing how to respond to out how we are going to best and most effectually use marketing funds, inclement weather. When the second storm struck, the coordination was especially given the variety of different transit options we offer, is some- there. It was evident that everybody was working together.” thing we are going to work on in the future.” Making The Choice To Ride The Bus CCT Shines During Winter Storm Emergencies ttracting “choice” riders is a goal of most public transit systems. ometimes the best marketing tool for a public transit system is how In the early years, CCT’s ridership was mostly people who it successfully meets the needs of riders during an emergency situ- Adepended on it as their primary means of transportation. Today, Sation. Such was the case for CCT when a sudden snow and ice the ridership demographic includes other categories of riders. storm struck the greater Atlanta area in January 2014. As those who fol- “We have certainly expanded from what probably started out as a solid- low the national news know, the storm brought traffic to halt on the nor- ly transit dependent customer base to a customer base that is more diver- mally congested roadways in the area, stranding thousands of people try- sified,” DiMassimo said. “We now have commuters, choice riders, and ing to get home. the Millennials who desire to have transit as one of their options for trans- The problem began when residents flooded roadways from noon to 2 portation. We have clearly trended from what was a transit-dependent p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, when the snowfall started as businesses, gov- patronage to a varied customer base.” ernment agencies and schools shut down during that short time window. Franklin added: “Probably the goal of every system is to have choice A New York Times news report said at the time, “There was not much riders. We want people to make the decision to leave their cars at home. I snow — only a couple of inches in most parts of the city (Atlanta) — but think systems are relying less on transit-dependent riders. We want to cre- as parents’ vehicles, school buses and tractor-trailers filled the Interstates, ate a system that people will ride, no matter their income.” the roads iced over, and everything stopped.” One of Pubillones’ responsibilities is conducting ride checks on buses. “Everybody headed home at the same time and the roadways couldn’t In doing so, he has noticed the variety of passengers he encounters. handle it,” DiMassimo said. “It didn’t matter if you were in a bus, car or “I see people with luggage going to the airport. There are students with where you were. The storm came in fast and people were stranded. I was backpacks, people dressed in their work uniforms, people going to visit really proud of our operations during that period, because we handled our friends or relatives — it is a real mix,” he said. customers well. We made sure we got people off the buses however we Perhaps the largest segment of choice riders serviced by CCT is com- could, and got them back home. When people did have to stay on a bus, muters. CCT offers an express commuter service using over-the-road we made sure they were comfortable. We also handled emergency situa- motorcoaches. Commuter buses typically pick up passengers at one of the tions that came up involving people with medical issues.” system’s park and ride lots. They may make one or two stops before head- Franklin added: “We received more compliments than complaints. The ing to downtown Atlanta. greatest compliments were a testimony to drivers who helped riders, “It is an a.m./p.m. service for people going to work in the morning and while displaying patience and professionalism at all times during the returning home in the afternoon,” DiMassimo said. emergency.” A recent customer satisfaction survey conducted by the Georgia Indeed, CCT did everything it could to make sure riders remained safe Regional Transportation Authority on CCT’s express service helped the and comfortable through the harrowing experience. For example, transit system’s officials determine choice riders, according to Franklin. Franklin remained at her post throughout the night helping to relay mes- “Choice riders are typically those who ride our commuter service,” she sages to family members, etc., from stranded passengers. said. “They have a greater than one car household, and they have higher “As people’s cell phones began to die, bus drivers would contact dis- than average income. Not dealing with traffic congestion is probably the patch and dispatch would call me with phone numbers from passengers. primary reason they ride the service. They drive to a park and ride loca- I would then call family members. I kept information about who needed tion and then take the bus.” to be contacted when a passenger’s bus arrived at the garage or a park and As a service to commuters, CCT offers its Guaranteed Ride Home ride lot, etc., on a white board. (GRH) program. GRH provides commuters who regularly take transit “In the worst of situations, we saw the best of people, including pas- with a reliable ride home in the case of an emergency. Commuters are sengers and drivers.” able to use GRH for unexpected personal emergencies and unscheduled DiMassimo added: “They didn’t tell people on the national news about overtime up to four times a year. The ride home by cab, rental car, bus, or the things we did to help our riders, but they happened.” train is free. Commuters must be registered to receive GRH benefits. When a second storm hit the area several weeks later in February, CCT After registering, commuters receive an ID card with a personal registra- was ready. tion number. “We were very well prepared,” said CCT Transit Operations “I don’t know that we have started tracking this yet, but the Millennials Specialist Jorge Pubillones. “We had participated in a training exercise are often choice riders. However, they are not necessarily in the com- Page 20 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:40 PM Page 21 muter demographic — such as system that would be a part college students, for example,” of our CCT family of servic- DiMassimo said. “We have a es,” DiMassimo said. “The number of college campuses new circulator service will within Cobb County. There is help serve the SunTrust Park Kennesaw State University, area (the new Atlanta Braves which is the second largest uni- stadium).” versity in the state. That is an CCT Transit Operations interesting demographic that Monitor Darryl Howell we are going to have to start added: “We are also looking capturing.” for some CNG vehicles for our Franklin pointed out that paratransit service as well.” the younger generation of CCT has a no idling policy. riders is aware of the envi- System officials say diesel ronmental benefits of public exhaust from idling buses transit. Millennials also like poses a health risk to the com- technology. munity at large and also “People are looking for wastes fuel and financial green options and that goes resources. This means no more for transit, too,” Franklin idling buses to warm buses in said. “They appreciate such cooler weather, or to cool them technologies as clean diesel in warmer temperatures. and CNG fueled buses that Left to right are Paratransit Manager Arthur Gibson, DiMassimo said because of reduce the carbon footprint. Paratransit Supervisor Jamal Mainor and Paratransit Dispatcher Yolanda Hazelton. the extensive development CCT is exploring what can be done with ‘smart’ shelters — what kind that has taken place over the years in the Southeast, a comprehensive of information do smart shelters have the ability to provide. We are approach to public transportation has taken hold. beginning to focus more on technology. We are finding out what tech- “All parts of the Southeast are starting to embrace and understand nologies can make our system better received, and also more efficient that moving forward in the future, we need our roads, we need our and effective.” bridges, we need all these things. We also need a great public transit Currently, CCT runs clean diesel and CNG buses, and is purchasing system so we have a full-body transportation network,” DiMassimo new clean diesel and CNG buses. said. “We need a network that offers many options and choices of how “We are also looking at electric-hybrid buses for our circulator to move around.” We have been with Protective Insurance Company since Gregg Isherwood 2008. 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We are very excited about the opportunity for it to provide a very efficient and effective way Pictured is the CCT Paratransit Facility. The transit system’s paratransit fleet consists of 25 buses. of serving some areas of the county where The service logged 58,000 unlinked passenger trips last year, while traveling 496,000 miles. there are not enough riders for a regular fixed-route service. We are then connecting into Atlanta.” looking for the opportunity to develop other FLEX routes throughout Another service CCT offers is its Mobility Voucher Program. The the county, where those similar kinds of situations exist. Anyone can voucher program gives paratransit eligible residents of Cobb County, ride a FLEX route. People can either call and make an appointment or residing outside the CCT paratransit service area, the opportunity to can be picked up at a collection point. It is a combination of both. It is arrange for private transportation services. These trips are paid with trans- a curb-to-curb service. portation vouchers riders can purchase at a discounted rate. The program “We are also completing an environmental assessment for a project is for people from age 18 to 59. called Connect Cobb. This involves looking at future opportunities for CCT’s paratransit fleet consists of 25 buses. rapid transit, or a higher capacity transit option in the Cobb Parkway cor- “Our paratransit service logged 58,000 unlinked passenger trips last ridor from Kennesaw State all the way down through Cumberland, and year, while traveling 496,000 miles,” Howell said. “Like our fixed-route Page 22 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:40 PM Page 23 service, our paratransit interfaces with MARTA. We have inter-agency Making Sure Passengers Are Safe cooperation where a person calls our system to arrange a paratransit trip for a location somewhere in Atlanta. We call MARTA and we arrange the s incidents of violence in public places seem to make the news on a exchange for that passenger.” regular basis, many people are concerned about safety while travel- Negotiating a public transit system can be a daunting task, especially Aing. At CCT, the safety of passengers is a top priority. All the system’s for senior citizens, and new riders unfamiliar with how a particular tran- buses have security cameras and CCT works closely with local law enforce- sit operation works. CCT offers training to help people have a successful ment and other appropriate agencies to best ensure passengers stay safe. and enjoyable trip. “We are fortunate that the incidents on our system have been very minor,” “For example, we took a group of seniors on a field trip to the Cobb DiMassimo said. “We have great police departments in Cobb County and County Federal Reserve,” Franklin said. “The day before, we conducted Marietta that support us. If there is an incident at a shelter, bus stop, station or a training session. We told them how to use the fare box, etc. Our travel on a bus, it gets dealt with immediately. The same is true if there is an emer- trainer met them at a location and was with them every step of the way. gency on a bus. We had an incident recently where a patron was having a Also, whenever we have the opportunity, we offer travel training for stu- seizure. The situation was dealt with quickly, and the person was fine. These dents.” kinds of incidents are rare on our system, but, in the world we live in, things DiMassimo added: “We have travel training for people who use the happen.” system everyday. We may not be with them after that first trip, but we Howell said Homeland Security personnel visited CCT recently and train people how to utilize the system.” reviewed security arrangements on the system’s property, making suggestions CCT also offers trip planning tools for customers to utilize, including on improvements. its GoCCT Locator found on its website, www.cobbcounty.org/cct. The “Part of the Homeland Security visit involved bomb scare training — what system is also on Google Transit and ATLtransit. to do if a suspicious package is found on a bus, that sort of thing,” Howell According to www.atltransit.org, “ATLtransit is a collaborative effort said. of metro Atlanta’s four major transit providers — MARTA, GRTA Howell has also reached out to local law enforcement to arrange emergency (Georgia Regional Transportation Authority), CCT and Gwinnett County training exercises. DiMassimo recalled training last year with law enforce- Transit (GCT), working with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) — ment that revealed a potential problem with advertising bus wraps. Initially, to provide a single portal of information and resources for customers who the wraps were designed so that riders could see out, but people outside the want to ride transit in metro Atlanta. bus couldn’t see in. “Customers can use this site to plan a trip and find options for paying Working with law enforcement, it became apparent that rider safety was in the fare and connecting among systems. The site is designed to allow the jeopardy if, during an emergency situation, police could not see what was transit agencies to learn from customers what information and resources going on inside a bus. 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Company Officers: Don Robers, President/CEO 239-334-4070 2503 Ada Dr. Products: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles is a manufac- E-Mail: [email protected] Elkhart, IN 46514 USA turer of cost effective low-floor buses. The company Website: www.americacharters.net 574-262-8935 is known for bringing innovative solutions to the Company Officers : Wayne Young Website: www.tmcgroupinc.com transportation industry since 2009. ARBOC Specialty Products: Bus cleaning, washing and lavatory servic- Products: Manufacturer of limousine coaches, mid- Vehicles pioneered the low floor cutaway bus technol- es. Minor mechanical and A/C repair. 15 size buses and paratransit vehicles. 14 ogy that allows for vehicle access for passengers of all abilities including passengers with special needs. American Cooling Technology, Inc. (ACT) Anderson Insurance Consultants, Inc. Current production models include: Spirit of Mobility, 799 Roosevelt Rd., Building 6, Suite 220 Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Liberty. 15 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 USA 855-562-3380 ARI-HETRA Website: www.anderson-ins.net 12775 Randolph Ridge Lane Company Officers: Don Anderson, Bob Anderson Manassas, VA 20109 USA Products: Insurance brokerage services for the bus 800-562-3250/703-359-6265 industry. 15 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.ari-hetra.com AngelTrax Company Officers: Robert Penenburgh 9540 US Highway 84 West Products: Privately held company offering heavy- Newton, AL 36352 USA duty mobile lifting equipment, exhaust extraction sys- 800-673-1788 tems and wheel service equipment. 15 715 Willow Springs Ln. E-Mail: [email protected] York, PA 17406 USA Website: www.angeltrax.com Atlantic Detroit Diesel-Allison 717-767-2775 Company Officers: Richie Howard, President; Scott E-Mail: [email protected] Lisenby, Vice President; Katherine Tolar, Vice Website: www.actusa.us.com President of Operations Company Officers: Dave Oberdorff, President; Products: Mobile video suveillance systems See Ad On Page 14 James Schreiber and J.R. Lucas, Vice Presidents; Ken designed, manufactured and provided by innovative 180 Route 17 S, PO Box 950 Dodson, Controller technologies. Includes: Hybrid Component™ mobile Lodi, NJ 07644 Products: American Cooling Technology (ACT) DVRs with slide-rail components for easy upgrades 201-489-5800 designs, manufactures and supports a complete line of and long-term use; high-definition quaility interior Website: www.atlanticdda.com advanced bus air conditioning systems for the trans- and exterior cameras; FlexPlay Pro 7™ proprietary Products: Sells and services diesel and alternative portation industry, including systems for school buses, playback software with integrated driver report card; fuel engines, transmissions and related components, commerical, shuttle, transit and para transit buses. MotoTrax™ proprietary online surveillance manager parts and accessories, for equipment serving vari- ACT HVAC systems are available for both conven- featuring AVL, live tracking, live view, fixed route ous on- and off-highway markets. 08 tional and hybrid drive vehicles. In addition to a com- comparisons, RFID tracking and geo-fencing for fleet plete bus AC product line, ACT offers its customers efficiency; patented virtual synchronized Mapping™ ATR Transmission Remanufacturing, Inc. specification support, product testing, service parts technology for a street-map view of the vehicle’s 401 Terrace Dr. and on-site product support and training services. 15 route and a permanent, court-admissable location Mundelein, IL 60060 USA record embedded in the video footage; and, the 866-738-7267 American Seating CoPilot™ all-in-one mobile DVR with real-time driv- E-Mail: [email protected] 401 American Seating Center er correction, two built-in cameras, solid-state SD Website: www.atreman.com Grand Rapids, MI 49504 USA card storage and built-in wireless connectivity. 15 Company Officers: Richard Kuempel, Pres - 616-732-6600 ident/CEO; Deanna Kuempel, Vice President; David E-Mail: [email protected] A.R. Lintern, Kalov, CFO; Gilbert Sanchez, COO Website: www.americanseating.com a division of Therma-Tech Engineering, Inc. Products: An ISO-certified remanufacturer of fleet Company Officers: Dave McLaughlin, Vice 24900 Capital transmissions. Specializes in Allison Transmissions as President of Sales; Deb McDermott, Vice President of Redford, MI 48239 USA well as light duty fleet transmissions to cover all buses Marketing 313-537-5330 in a fleet. ATR has warehouse locations in the United Products: American Seating has a long history of E-Mail: [email protected] States and Canada for fast delivery. Products come researching, designing, and manufacturing products Website: www.thermatechengineering.com with a four year/unlimited mile warranty - parts and that meet the ever changing needs of customers. The Company Officers : Ron O’Dell, President labor. 15 company manufactures passenger seating for city Products: Therma-Tech Engineering designs and service bus, rail, motorcoach and mobility aid secure- manufactures complete HVAC systems for the spe- Autex Automative Devices Ltd. ment. These products are on the road and rail each day cialty vehicle market. This includes low cost auxiliary 90 Wakefield Ave. in every major North American city. 15 heaters to complex heater/defroster/air conditioning Staten Island, NY 10314 USA systems. It supports the trasit bus, school bus, military, 718-983-9898 American Trans-Data, Corp. construction, agriculture, and all-electric vehicle seg- Website: www.autexacs.com 3611 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 155 ments. The company is vertically integrated and pro- Company Officers: Miguel Gaglio, Jason Gaglio, Santa Ana, CA 92704 USA vides a product to meet the rigorous demands of spe- Michael Gaglio, Peter Cappellino, Frank Ambrosia Phone: 714-751-3000 Fax: 714-751-3432 cialty vehicles. 15 Products: Manufacturer of heavy-duty windshield E-Mail: [email protected] wiper systems for coach and transit. Specializes in air- Page 26 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 27 to-electric conversions kits. Full line of wiper blades Website: www.coachsales.com today’s engine compartments. BITZER’s bus air con- for coach and transit. 15 Products: Motorcoaches, limousines and other luxu- ditioning compressors offer capacity to cool coaches, ry vehicles. 10 school buses and transit buses, including larger articu- Auto Meter Technologies lated and double-decker vehicles. 15 Bergen Auto Upholstery Co., Inc. Bode North America, Inc. 111 Somonauk St. Sycamore, IL 60178 USA 815-991-2267 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.oem.autometer.com 660 John Dodd Rd. Company Officers: Jeff King, President/CEO; Gary Spartanburg, SC 29303 USA Humbert, Vice President Commercial Products & 864-578-9683 Product Development; Brett Littlefield, Global Sales E-Mail: [email protected] Manager 375 North St. Website: www.bodenorthamerica.com Products: LCD, liquid-filled, digital and analog Secaucus, NJ 07094 USA Products: Made in the USA, Bode designs and deliv- instrumentation products; CAN instrumentation; 201-457-9100 FAX: 201-457-9103 ers entry systems for practically any kind of train or health and usage monitoring systems; event E-Mail: [email protected] bus. Energy efficient electric CADS door for transit logger/recorders; digital video recorders; tire pressure Website: www.bergenseat.com buses is easy to install, low maintenance, and low and temperature monitoring systems; battery, starting Products: Seat replacement and complete interior power consumption. The CADS is integrated in the and charging system analyzers; battery chargers; cus- refurbishing, including seat covers, ceilings, side- rotating column, saving space, adjusts itself and opens tom OEM instrumentation solutions and commercial- walls, lav area, under racks, dash, entrance door. Parts and closes evenly. The Bode Diagnosis Software Tool off-the-shelf vehicle system display products. 15 distributor for American, National and Amaya seat (HARDI) has been developed for use on Windows parts with large inventory in stock. Offers a complete based computers. Graphic interface is self-explaining BAE Systems, HybriDrive® Solutions cleaning service, seat cover shampooing, seat frame and allows the selection of more than 10 languages. 1098 Clark St. cleaning, cleaning of sidewalls and A/C ducts, and Member of the Schaltbau group, a provider of techni- Endicott, NY 13760 USA shampooing of any carpeted surface. Bergen road cal components and systems worldwide. 15 607-770-2083 crew will install on location. 14 Website: www.hybridrive.com Brasco International Inc. Products: Offers HybriDrive® transit propulsion sys- Bitimec International Inc. 32400 Industrial Drive tems. Nearly 4,000 systems in service worldwide. Madison Heights, MI 48071 USA BAE Systems now also offer HybriDrive Series-E. 800-893-3665 HybriDrive propulsion enables bus accessories to run E-Mail: [email protected] 100 percent electric. Also provides new electric drive Website: www.brasco.com modes, including “engine-off” capability. HybriDrive Products: 100 percent in-house design and fabrica- Series-E’s new electric drive modes: Start/Stop Drive, tion, made in Detroit, MI. Products include bus stop Quiet Drive, Depot Drive, and Silent Drive. 13 shelters, BRT station shelters, bike shelters, transit shelters, solar powered LED safety bollards, wind- Bauer Compressors Inc. 15 E. Putnam Ave. screens, advertising boxes, solar powered ad box 1328 Azalea Garden Rd. Greenwich, CT 06830 retrofits, custom glass etching, roof retrofits, benches, Norfolk, VA 23502 USA 877-637-1900/203-340-9388 bike racks, waste receptacles, shopping cart corrals, 757-852-2403 E-Mail: [email protected] advertising signs, solar lighting retrofits, shade shel- E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.bitimec.com ters, leaning rails, covered walkways and canopies. 14 Website: www.bauercomp.com Products: Bus washing for the 21st century. State-of- Company Officers: Tony Bayat, President the-art single-brush machines feature: all-stainless- Braun Corporation, The Products: Introducing the next generation of large steel frames; brush-only inclination; electric, battery 631 West 11th St. capacity CNG compressors, the C26 X-Fill series. or diesel power; double controls, to work in two direc- Winimac, IN 46996 USA Spanning the 125 - 175 HP range and featuring tions; totally self-contained; low maintenance; and 800-THE-LIFT Bauer’s new high inlet pressure compressor. soap, wash and rinse a full-size coach in approximate- E-Mail: [email protected] Complements the existing range in Bauer’s CNG sys- ly 6-8 minutes. 15 Website: www.braunlift.com tems portfolio. The C26 X-Fill is engineered to Products: Offers a full line of commercial and per- achieve large capacity performance in an attractive BITZER US, Inc. sonal wheelchair accessible conversion vehicles and and quiet package. Suitable for densely populated mini-vans to fit the needs of customers with every areas where low noise and visual appeal are impor- level of disability. Develops products designed to tant. 14 increase the ability and versatility of customers. The company is supported by a worldwide network of Bauer’s Intelligent Transportation / Coach Sales dealers ready to assist in the delivery and service of all Braun products. 13 See Ad On Page 31 4080 Enterprise Way Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC Flowery Branch, GA 30024 USA 535 Marriott Dr., 8th Floor 770-718-2900 Nashville, TN 37214 USA E-Mail: [email protected] 330-697-4497 Website: www.bitzerus.com Fax: 330-572-5039 Company Officers : Matthew Lish E-Mail: [email protected] Products: Provides bus/coach air conditioning com- Website: www.bridgestonefirestonemileagesales.com See Ad On Page 34 pressors. Product range covers all compressor tech- Company Officers: Warren Dickinson, General Pier 50 nologies, from reciprocating to scroll and screw com- Manager; Karl Webb, Eastern Division Manager; Joeseph San Francisco, CA 94158 USA pressors. BITZER bus air conditioning compressors Leipart, Western Division Manager 415-595-8164 are designed to excel within the harsh environment of Products: Provides lease, sales and service of light truck, July/August 2015 BUSLINE Page 27 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 28 commercial and specially-designed mileage tires, busHive Software 213-748-3980 retreads, wheels and tire service equipment. 15 313 Ushers Rd. Website: www.byd.com Ballston Lake, NY 12019 USA Products: Electric bus manufacturer. 14 Budget Truck and Auto Body, Inc. 518-877-2507 2027 W. Avalon Rd. E-Mail: [email protected] C.E. Niehoff & Co. Janesville, WI 53546 USA Website: www.bushive.com 2021 Lee St. 608-756-0861 Company Officers: Mike Hinckley, President; Brian Evanston, IL 60202 USA E-Mail: [email protected] Mann, Director of Sales & Marketing 847-866-6030 Website: www.budgettruckandauto.com Products: Specializes in three core areas: charter E-Mail: [email protected] Products: Budget Truck and Auto is an established one management, driver compliance and vehicle mainte- Website: www.CENiehoff.com stop shop, guaranteed to satisfy fleet repair needs. With nance. Its charter management platform manages Products: An employee-owned American compa- over 40 years of experience, Budget Truck and Auto is quotes, contracts, driver itineraries, invoices, dis- ny, specializing in the design and manufacture of a full-service collision center in the Midwest. patching and driver payroll. Driver compliance mod- heavy-duty brushless alternators. Its brushless alter- Recommended by insurance companies for quality ule tracks and monitors all federal, state and a compa- nators are designed with the most demanding appli- work and customer service. Can take care of collision, ny’s driver requirements. Also tracks infractions such cations in mind, to minimize downtime and maxi- fabrication, frame straightening, vinyl graphics, and as speeding tickets, accidents, complaints and mize operating efficiencies. Models are customized custom paint needs. Technicians are trained and certi- absences. Vehicle maintenance module warns when for niche markets with a wide range of output capa- fied by industry manufacturers including Prevost, preventative maintenance is coming due. It tracks all bilities and a variety of market specific features. Temsa, and Motor Coach Industries. Services include: parts, labor and fuel costs associated with a fleet. 15 CEN alternators are designed to withstand chaff, custom paint, fabrication, fiberglass, lifts, vinyl graph- dust and corrosive agents of agriculture, construc- ics, collision repair, frame straightening, certified weld- Bus & Truck of Chicago, Inc. tion, marine and mining environments. The brush- ing, boats, buses, motorcoaches, and free loaner cars. 15 7447 S. Central Ave., Suite B less design eliminates internal arcing, making it Bedford Park, IL 60638 USA good for operation in volatile environments. The BusesOnline.com 773-523-6003 efficiency of CEN’s design requires less engine 325 Route 125 E-Mail: [email protected] horsepower and fuel to produce the output required Brentwood, NH 03833 USA Website: www.busntruckchicago.com in the emergency vehicle, railroad, bus and military 603-679-2800 Company Officers: Barry Hornecker, President; markets. 08 E-Mail: [email protected] Mike Iambor, Vice President; Randy Westergaard, Website: www.busesonline.com CFO Cable Car Classics, Inc. Company Officers: Jim Michaud Products: Repair and manufacturing of small and 3239 Rio Lindo Avenue Products: BusesOnline.com is an online marketplace large buses, including mechanical, electrical, suspen- Healdsburg, CA 95448 USA for the bus industry. Buy and sell buses, sions, air conditioning and body repairs for all types 800-349-1873, 707-433-6810 motorhomes, schoolbuses, minibuses, transits, trol- of buses. Accident, collision repairs and complete E-Mail: [email protected] leys, limos and more. A one-time charge, no com- refinishing available. A 65-foot paint booth is at com- Website: www.cablecarclassics.com missions or extra fees. Free Bus Parts Classifieds - pany’s facility. 15 Products: Provides customers with advantages of Sell surplus or outdated parts. Free Help Wanted vintage-style trolleys, plus reliability of heavy-duty classifieds for the bus industry - post a job/find a job. BYD Motors low floor transit buses. The company’s trolleys help Find products and services in Online Services 1800 S. Figueroa St. increase ridership and community goodwill. Directory - just for buses. 15 Los Angeles, CA 90015 USA Continues to offer purpose-built trolley models with PATENT 7,802,801, PATENT 8,371,589 PATENT PENDING Page 28 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 29 authentic trolley styling such as hourglass walls, light moquettes, but also lighter weight pile fabrics with CH Bus Sales, Inc. and airy cupola ceilings, solid brass rails, extensive added design and texture; contemporary flat weave (Temsa Exclusive Distributor) interior wood trim and open-air seating options. 13 fabrics for seating; leather, vinyl, and a wide range of ancillary interior trim fabrics for piping, headrests, Cable Car Concepts wall side and ceiling finishes; and curtaining within 821 Shunpike Rd. mass passenger interiors. Cape May, NJ 08204 USA Transportation fabric collection includes Aura, 609-884-5230 Dimension, Elements, Fusion, Quantum and Vigor Products: Originators of the themed trackless trol- as well as offering custom made design services. ley. Facilities are located in Cape May, NJ, and Added fabric protection comes from Defender, Starke, FL. Its trackless trolleys are road worthy Camira’s triple action, long-lasting fabric treat- replicas of San Francisco-area on-track counterparts, ment, an invisible protective shield making fabrics operating on rubber tires with standard or alternative ani-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-stain. fuel engines. 06 Represented by Wagner & Associates (phone 919- 552-4466) and BusTex Corp (phone 303-404- Camira 0890). 15 Carlyle Compressor See Ad On Page 7 1645 Lyndale Ave., North, Suite 102 Faribault, MN 55021 USA See Ad On Page 42 507-331-7911 2476 Waldorf Court NW E-Mail: [email protected] Grand Rapids, MI 49544 USA Website: www.chbussales.com 616-288-0655 See Ad On Page 25 Company Officers: Robert Foley, President & CEO; E-Mail: [email protected] 6304 Thompson Rd. Duane Geiger, Executive Vice President of Sales and Website: www.camirafabrics.com Syracuse, NY 13221 USA Service Company Officers: Steve Bullas, Chairman & CEO; 315-432-3096 Products: Exclusive distributor of Temsa motor- Andrew Schofield, Group Sales & Marketing E-Mail: [email protected] coaches in the United States, offering the TS30, Director; Nick Brown, Finance Director; Rune Website: www.carlylecompressor.com TS35, and TS45 Temsa products. Temsa uses high Akselberg, President, Camira Group, Inc.; Terry Company Officers : Chris Sorensen, Sales Manager quality production standards stressing customer sat- Colbert, Director of Sales Products: Carlyle 05G and 05K open-drive compres- isfaction. The Temsa TS30 and TS35 coaches are Products: Total fabric solutions for passenger trans- sors are designed for air conditioning and refrigeration the only integral designed 30-and 35-foot coaches port interiors where heavy-duty contact and technical applications. The compressor is approved to operate in the United States. The TS45 full-sized coach, performance is a must. Design and manufacturing with R-134a and R-4-4A refrigerants. 15 introduced in 2014, has safety features as standard expertise covers not just the traditional plush wool July/August 2015 BUSLINE Page 29 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 30 options. Temsa coaches are constructed from stain- Products: Champion Bus, Inc., a subsidiary of Chestnut Ridge Foam, Inc. less steel for extra durability and safety and are test- Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV), manufactures ed to ensure the highest standards.They are small- and medium-sized commercial buses for equipped with a Cummins/ Allison driveline. public transit, paratransit, parking, airport, Focused on an after-sales service for parts and war- hotel/resort, assisted living, group tour, church ranty support, technical assistance, driver training, and university markets. Founded in 1953, and repair services. Expanding to new locations Champion Bus was the first bus manufacturer to throughout the United States. 15 become QVM certified by the Ford Motor Company. All bus models are manufactured at the Champion Bus Inc. company’s ISO 9001 certified facility in Imlay See Ad On Page 38 331 Graham Rd. City, MI, and are Altoona tested, FMVSS/CMVSS 443 Warehouse Drive, P.O. Box 781 Imlay City, MI 48444 USA compliant, and have passed FMVSS No. 220 and Latrobe, PA 15650 USA 800-776-4943 ECE r.66 rollover safety tests. Backed by a dealer 724-537-9000 E-Mail: [email protected] network in North America, provides delivery of E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.championbus.com replacement parts, customer serivce and technical Website: www.chestnutridgefoam.com Company Officer: Jamie Lipka, Vice President of support. 15 Company Officers: Carl Ogburn, President; George Sales Romanish, Vice President, OPS; Robert Bologna, CFO; Anthony Tomasello, Sales Manager Products: SAFGUARD XL fire-resistant seat cush- ioning complies with F.T.A. fire safety criteria. SAF- GUARD XL eliminates the profuse burning and known fire hazards associated with FMVSS 302 cush- ioning if exposed to open flame ignition sources. “ Provides the fire performance needed in today’s envi- No more messy logs... ronment. The use of F.T.A. fire performance criteria it is a nice, easy to understand helps avoid the potential for individual and transit authority liability. A DVD is available showing com- format…and RoadLog catches parative fire performance tests of completed bus seats. This DVD is an educational tool, demonstrating how the violations as well.” fire will impact bus interiors when seats are exposed to a minor ignition source. Fire-resistant cushioning is available to all seating manufacturers for O.E.M. vehi- cles. SAFGUARD XL represents advancements in seat cushioning durability and comfort. CR SAFGUARD XL can be added to new vehicle seating specifications. Contact us for condensed specification verbiage. 15 Classic Trolley John Coakley 836 Mason Way, Medford, OR 97501 Manager of Operations and Safety 800-460-3934 Klein Transportation, Inc. 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Supplier of extruded replacement windshields and side glass for motorcoach- canopies, information kiosks, ticket vending shelters rubber seals and gaskets. Extruded rubber products es, transit buses, school buses and other specialty vehi- and custom street furniture. 12 available for a variety of applications. Ues 3M™ cles. Large inventory and usually two to three day deliv- (ST) sealing tape adhesives on its rubber seals ery. Four regional distribution centers in Oregon, Complete Coach Works designed for the automotive industry. Also available Arizona, Indiana and Florida. 14 are a variety of molded rubber products including plugs, bushings, rubber grommets, bumpons and Collins Bus Corporation bumpers. Also offers automotive hose products. 09 1415 W. 6th St. South Hutchinson, KS 67505 USA CMI Enterprises 800-533-1850 13145 NW 45th Ave. Website: www.collinsbuscorp.com Miami, FL 33054 USA Company Officers : Matt Scheuler, President 1863 Service Ct. 574-226-2977 Products: With 47 years in bus manufacturing, Collins Riverside, CA 92507 USA E-Mail: [email protected] Bus Corporation offers the Next Generation Bus—a 800-300-3751 Website: www.cmi-enterprises.com safe, efficient, Type A bus that offers flexibility in seat- E-Mail: [email protected] Products: Bus/coach upholstery, fabric. 14 ing and ease of maintenance. Designed to make full use Website: www.completecoach.com of lean manufacturing—including tightly managed Company Officers: Dale Carson, President; Coach Brakes inventories, elimination of wasteful processes, just-in- Richard Sullivan, Vice President of Sales & P.O. 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Including off-the-shelf and AVAILABLE ly in modern buses that utilize hybrid technology. customizable gauges, clusters, TFTs and a line of 800-974-7383 111-118 Industrial Dr. Provides a high yield strength, for specification of a Kennedale, TX 76060 sensors and senders; electronic network solutions 817-478-3221 thinner gauge and creation of a lighter-weight vehicle. 817-561-1293 (FAX) cpacex.com such as the KIBES onboard electronics system Minimum 12-year chassis life due to the price of which replaces conventional electronics and Cromgard and lower design weight for fuel savings. 14 wiring harnesses with multiplex architecture; Products: CPACEX Solutions, a division of advanced cockpit solutions designed to help elim- Montgomery Manufacturing, of Kennedale, TX, Crosspoint Kinetics inate ergonomic defects and reduce physical and offers the Ultra Powrpak Series. Over 30 years of psychological stress on drivers; camera systems, experience in formulating and manufacturing. including the ProViu 360-degree surround sys- CPACEX now offers the ULTRA line. Whether it’s tem; and VDO RoadLog, a regulatory compliance an overnight stay or multi-day trip, the ULTRA line system. 14 has a packet to fit specific needs. For customers looking for a totally natural product, the company CPACEX Solutions recommends the “Bio Powrpak.” To complement the 118 Industrial Dr. packets, CPACEX offers a line of ready-to-use or See Ad On Page 15 Kennedale, TX 76060 USA concentrated toilet treatments in a variety of fran- 5511 W. 79th St. 800-974-7383 grances. Line also includes: coach wash, masking Indianapolis, IN 46228 USA E-Mail: [email protected] sprays, fragrance stixs, degreasers, cleaners and hand 855-435-4301 Website: www.cpacex.com sanitizers. 15 E-Mail: [email protected] EFFICIENCY RELIABILITYITY Air Conditioning Electric PERFORMANCEDiscover electricityNC hermetic electric scroll compressor/s ʓ a.c. motors ʓ self-contained refrigerant loops ʓgenerator or hybrid bus power :<;9(2*VYWVYH[PVU , [O(]L*VTTLYJL*P[`*6 4HPU^^^Z\[YHR\ZHJVTPUMV'Z\[YHR\ZHJVTJV Page 32 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 33 Website: www.crosspointkinetics.com Products: Supplier of replacement bus glass wind- Products: Offers new and remanufactured compo- Products: A subsidiary of Cummins Crosspoint, shields and side windows for coaches. 10 nents from factory trained and certified technicians. LLC, develops and delivers solutions that conserve, Can help reduce downtime with its large inventory capture and reuse energy. The company’s Kinetics CzechMate Lumber Corp. and competitive pricing. In business for 40 years, Hybrid is a parallel electric system for class 3-7 pub- P.O. Box 3352 new and remanufactured products include: Diesel lic transit and shuttle buses as well as light trucks. The Mooresville, NC 28117 USA fuel injection pumps and injectors, engine air com- system stores energy from regenerative braking in its 704-660-9194 pressors, air conditioning compressors, ultracapacitors and releases that energy on vehicle E-Mail: [email protected] condenser/evaporator motors, turbochargers, fan launch for more power and up to 30 percent better fuel Company Officers: Julie M. MoDrak, President/ clutches, EGR coolers, alternators, starters, charge air economy. The Kinetics Hybrid can help fleets prevent Owner; Guy M. MoDrak, Sales Manager, Wood coolers, water pumps, fuel additives, filtration, and up to 30 percent of harmful emissions for a healthier Products Technologist hose and clamps. 15 community and planet. Because it is “bolt-on” ready, Products: CzechMate is a 20-plus year supplier to the FTA/Altoona approved Kinetics Hybrid is a fast Siemens Transportation, METRO St. Louis, METRA Daytech Limited way for public transit agencies to green their fleets. Chicago, and other manufacturers providing sub- 70 Disco Road Features a team of engineers and experts who are assemblies to the light/heavy passenger rail and Toronto, ON M9W 1L9 CANADA trained to deliver energy capturing solutions. 15 bus/RV industries. Provides: plywood, balsa and alu- 877-329-1907 Fax: 416-675-7183 minum/SST honeycomb-cored laminates for walls E-Mail: [email protected] Cummins Inc. and ceilings, windscreens, bulkheads, doors and oper- Web Site: www.daytechlimited.com 500 Jackson St., Mail Code 60401 ator cabinetry. Also supply PlyMetal flooring, Products: ANorth American manufacturer of pre-fab- Columbus, IN 47201 USA Delignit FRCW flooring, Bullet-Security Panels ricated transit shelters, bike shelters, canopies, street 812-377-9426 (BSP), and Micarta laminated panels. Have shipped furniture and transit signage. Over 60,000 product Website: www.cumminsengines.com vestibule doors and door-hangar systems with univer- installations from Florida to Alaska, and offering an Products: Cummins Inc., is a corporation of comple- sal joints. Panels are either waterjet or CNC-routed to assortment of standard products. Can customize shel- mentary business units that design, manufacture, dis- supplier drawings, with SST hinges, kick-plates and ters for exact requirements. 13 tribute and service engines and related technologies, other hardware, and can be shipped in bus/railcar kits including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtra- for ease of installation. AU.S.-certified woman-owned DEFEO tion, emission solutions and electrical power genera- business. 15 Parts for Allison Transmissions tion systems. 12 115 Commerce Dr. D&W Diesel, Inc. Brookfield, CT 06804 USA Curved Glass Distributors 1503 Clark St. Rd. 203-775-1950 72 Chapel St. Auburn, NY 13021 USA E-Mail: [email protected] Derby, CT 06418 USA 800-824-0151/315-253-2324 Website: www.defeomfg.com 800-243-6546 E-Mail: [email protected] Company Officers: Anthony P. Defeo Website: www.curvedglassdist.com, Website: ww.dwdiesel.com Products: Replacement parts for Allison www.autobusglassdistributors.com Company Officers: Doug Wayne and Dave Wayne Tansmissions, as well as renewed Allison Keeping You in Motion Transportation Insurance Brokers 800-248-2877 818-246-2800 www.tibinsurance.com LOS ANGELES • NEW YORK • BALTIMORE • MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL • ORLANDO CA LIC. #0705008 July/August 2015 BUSLINE Page 33 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 34 Transmissions. A full comprehensive line of parts for Website: www.demanddetroit.com Distinctive Systems Inc. Allison transmissions, such as seal kits, sensors, sole- Products: Manufacturer of EPA 2014 diesel engines, 131 1/2 S. Washington St. noids, filters, hard parts, clutches, bushings, axles, and Virtual Technician Telematics on-board Binghamton, NY 13903 USA ECU/TCMs, torque convertors, accumulators, and diagnostics system. Service locations across North 646-448-9981 shifters. 15 America with large parts availability. 13 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.distinctive-systems.com/us De Leo Transportation Fabrics Diamond Manufacturing Inc. Company Officers: Don Greenglass, Bob Hopwood Products: Supplier of software to the coach indus- try. Established for 30 years, over 750 operators rely on one or more of the company’s latest Microsoft SQL-based systems for the efficient management of their companies. The main systems include its Coach Manager Charter and Contract See Ad On Page 37 See Ad On Page 44 Booking System, the Tour Booking System and the 53 Dwight Place 2330 Burlington Vehicle Maintenance System. Excellent reputation Fairfield, NJ 07004 USA N. Kansas City, MO 64116 USA for updating its applications with additional func- 973-439-6801 FAX: 973-439-6815 800-343-1009 tionality, on an ongoing basis. 15 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.diamondmfg.com Website: www.deleotf.com Products: Diamond Manufacturing offers a line of fare Dixie Electric Ltd. Company Officers: Ismail Arsland, Craig De Leo collection equipment to the transit industry. Supplies Products: De Leo Transportation Fabrics offers high traditional, manual fare boxes, donation boxes and a quality velvets for bus, motorcoach and light rail fab- fare box with a remote fare dump option. Diamond’s rics to public and private transportation industries. traditional fare boxes are the round units (Models H, E- Partnered with Epengle, a European transportation 5, D), which are designed to accept coins, tokens and fabric manufacturer, the combined companies have tickets; and, rectangular units (Models RV, SV, XV, over 100 years of experience. Offers polyester, NV), which are designed to accept dollar bills, coins, acrylic and wool blends. Short production lead times, tokens, tickets, passes and similar fare media. Donation excellent New Jersey-based customer service and on- boxes come in three sizes to fit most applications. Units See Ad On Page 44 time deliveries. 15 can be mounted in a variety of ways: on the modesty 517 Basaltic Rd. panel or stanchion pole in either a vertical or horizontal Concord, ON L4K 4W8 CANADA Detroit Diesel position. Models F-1 and F-24 remote dump fare boxes 905-879-0533 13400 West Outer Dr. can be mounted away from the driver with a push but- E-Mail: [email protected] Detroit, MI 48239 USA ton dump feature. These models can be paired with Website: www.dixie-electric.com 313-259-5082 smart card readers. 14 Products: Dixie Electric provides the DelStar product Certified Pre-Owned Selection 6 5 Available Available 2011 Setra S417 2012-2013 Setra S407 56 Passenger, Leatherette Seats, 56 Passenger, Leatherette Seats, DVD, DVD, Low Miles- Detroit/Allison 2 Financing Available: OAC Available 415-274-2995 Certified Pre-Owned Pier 50 San Francisco, CA 94158 415-595-8164 [email protected] 2013 Volvo 9700 54 Passenger, ADA Equipped Volvo D13 ± Low Miles Page 34 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 35 line of brushless heavy-duty alternators designed for Products: Identifies and addresses the causes of poor on-site and web-based training, call center for techni- the motorcoach bus, shuttle bus and transit bus. The driving by combining sight and sound with real-time, cal supports and a number of service dealers through DelStar series is an integral charging system of a predictive analytics. With over 500 commercial and North America. 15 brushless design. The compact, heavy-duty construc- government fleet clients, monitors 20 billion driving tion provides increased service life expected to match miles annually, while protecting more than 400,000 Ecolane the longer maintenance intervals of today’s engines, drivers worldwide. 13 1150 1st Ave., Suite 910 while providing a high performance level. 15 King of Prussia, PA 19406 USA Driveware 610-312-0033 ext. 115 DoubleMap 23016 Lake Forest Blvd. #A300 E-Mail: [email protected] 429 N. Pennsylvania St., Suite 401 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 USA Website: www.ecolane.com Indianapolis, IN 46204 USA 800-359-9315 Products: A flexible, affordable and reliable choice 855-463-6655 Website: www.driveware.com for transit agency managers, directors and decision- E-Mail: [email protected] Products: Custom software solutions for the trans- makers with responsibility for implementing easy-to- Website: www.doublemap.com portation industry. 13 deploy, scheduling and dispatch solutions. The Company Officers: Peter SerVass, President; Ilya Ecolane platform restores community engagement to Rekhter, CEO; Eric Jiang, CTO Durabrake Co. people who might not otherwise have access to mobil- Products: Involved in the Intelligent Transportation 2311 Calle Del Mundo ity. 14 Systems (ITS) market -- DoubleMap has grown from Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 40 to 80 clients in the last year, and has multi-million 408-748-0400 eFleet Services dollars in revenue on its SaaS platform. Recognized E-Mail: [email protected] 11920 Forge Pl. recently as the three co-founders were included in Website: www.durabrake.com Richmond, BC V7A 4V9 CANADA Inc.'s 10th 30 Under 30 list—a platform recognizing Company Officers: Shawn Shroff 604-241-1441 young entrepreneurs. Provides a complete CAD/AVL Products: Brake rotors, brake discs, brake pads, E-Mail: [email protected] solution with a Google-centric approach, along with brake drums. 15 Website: www.efleetservices.com other features such as farebox integration, voice Products: Vehicle tracking, dispatch, ticketing sys- announcements, passenger counting, on-board cam- Eberspaecher Climate Control Systems tems and electronic onboard recorders. 14 eras, etc. Looks and feels easy-to-use for all 6099A Vipond Dr. DoubleMap users. Can create custom built-solutions. Mississauga, ON L5T 2B2 CANANDA Eldorado Mobility 15 800-387-4800 1655 Wall St. E-Mail: [email protected] Salina, KS 67401 USA DriveCam Website: www.eberspaecher-na.com 866-392-6300 8911 Balboa Ave. Products: A provider of fuel operated heaters and E-Mail: [email protected] San Diego, CA 92123 USA Sutrak air conditioning systems in North America. Website: www.eldoradomobility.com 858-430-4000 Provides customers a “best in class product support” Company Officers: Matt Ford, President Website: www.drivecam.com package, including in-field service representatives, Products: ElDorado Mobility, a subsidiary of Allied MAKING COMFORTABLE CONNECTIONS AROUND THE WORLD Penn Station • Amtrak - Chicago Union Station • Penn ACELA • Pittsburgh • NYC • Boston • Bridgeport, CT • Washington, D.C. • Cal Train • Long Island Rail • Lynx Bus Orlando • Bellingham Bus • Fredricksburg Transit • Greyhound Detroit AIRPORT SEATING ALLIANCE A Global Supplier of Interior Products for Airports & Waiting Areas 1-901-685-8263 • Fax: 1-901-683-6745 • Email: [email protected] • www.airportseatingalliance.com July/August 2015 BUSLINE Page 35 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 36 Specialty Vehicles, Inc. (ASV), manufactures wheel- EMP buses and coaches. It is prepared to meet most interi- chair-accessible conversion vehicles for personal con- 2701 North 30th St. or accessory needs. Dedicated to meeting the chal- sumer use, commercial transit and taxi markets. The Escanaba, MI 49829 USA lenges in providing competitive, quality products and Amerivan® product line of side and rear loading 906-786-8404 excellent service to customers. Supplies interior light- Toyota, Chrysler and Dodge minivans feature a wide E-Mail: [email protected] ing, air diffusers, switches, service sets, push buttons, ramp and stainless steel floor. Every vehicle produced Website: www.emp-corp.com grab handles, and many other transit and coach relat- at the company’s ISO 9001-certified facility in Salina, Products: Electrified thermal systems for municipal ed accessories. 15 KS, has met product performance and quality assur- tranist buses. Designed to improve fuel economy, ance standards to meet all applicable FMVSS/CMVSS reduce emissions, improve safety, and enable cost- EverBank Commercial Finance, Inc. requirements for safe and reliable service. Backed by effective retrofits. 14 5 River Rd., #315 a dealer network in North America, it provides replace- Wilton, CT 06897 ment parts, customer service and technical support. 15 Enghouse Transportation 203-761-1414 Website: www.everbankcommercialfinance.com ElDorado National-California Products: Financial services and leasing. 14 9670 Galena St. Riverside, CA 92509 USA Fare Logistics Corp. 800-338-3211 #10-4223 Commerce Circle E-Mail: [email protected] Victoria, BC V8Z 6N6 CANADA Website: www.enconline.com 80 Tiverton Court, Suite 800 800-264-6227, 250-360-0012 Company Officers: Mike Ammann, Vice President Markham, ON L3R 0G4 CANADA Website: www.farelogistics.com of Sales 905-946-3200 Products: Voyager – a validating electronic farebox; Products: Began building commercial buses in E-mail: [email protected] TransFare – electronic fare collection system; California over 30 years ago and has grown to become Web Site: www.enghousetransportation.com Talisman – cashless smartcard solution; TransAdmin a large volume producer of commercial buses in Products: Provides proven software solutions for – open architecture application; farebox revenue pro- North America. Its facility encompasses over 220,000 transit including: Sched21 fixed route scheduling; cessing and vaulting options; software solutions square feet on 17 acres, and is purpose-built for the TransView (paratransit scheduling & dispatch); including data reporting, configuration management production of commercial buses. Manufactures five TeleDriver (workforce management); BusLine (fixed and integration solutions. 13 lines of commercial vehicles including the Transmark route IVR); HandyLine (paratransit IVR); and RE (including the Transmark tram), XHF, and the lat- CrewLine (operator IVR). 15 Faroex Ltd. est generation low-floor buses—the Passport-HD, E- P.O. Box 1950, 123 Anson St., Industrial Park Z Rider II, and AXESS. Vehicle lengths range from 29 Enseicom, Inc. Gimli, MB R0C 1B0 CANADA to 40 feet, and seated capacities can accommodate up 225 Norman, 204-489-0180 to 49 passengers. These transit bus models have been Lachine, QC H8R 1A3 CANADA E-Mail: [email protected] FTA/Altoona tested for 10 years/350,000 miles or 12 514-486-2626 Website: www.faroex.com years/500,000 miles. All bus models are available E-Mail: [email protected] Company Officers: Denis Bertrand, President; Jeff with ADA compliant packages. This range of com- Website: www.enseicom.com Dore, Chief Operating Officer; Mark Michaluk, mercial products allows ElDorado National to meet Company Officer: Constantine Moussis, President Operations Manager specific needs of multiple market segments including Products: North American manufactuer of electric Products: Large format, fiberglass pultrusions for bus fixed route transit, airport and university shuttles. 15 signs, billboard structures and street furniture. Staffed and coach bodies, parcel racks, HVAC and interior with in-house graphic, technical design teams and lighting. Lightweight, class “A” RIM DCPD bus Eldorado National-Kansas structural engineers, the company is constantly body panels and access doors. Structural, lightweight 1655 Wall St. designing, researching and developing products with pultruded plank or unitized VARTM composite floor- Salina, KS 67401 USA quaility and serviceability, all the while integrating ing for buses and shuttles. Exclusive “Portal” process, 800-850-1287 state-of-the-art green technologies. Its street furniture affordable RIM tooling for low-volume OEM appli- E-Mail: [email protected] products are installed and serviced throughout North cations. Patented “Downright Light” bus body tech- Website: www.enconline.com America and the Caribbean. 15 nology reduces GVWR by 15 to 20 percent. 15 Company Officers: Glen Henderson, Vice President of Sales & Marketing Espar Climate Systems Fleet Solutions, Inc. Products: Manufactures light- and medium-duty mid- 29101 Haggerty Road 6335 Placita Neptuno size commercial buses for public transit, paratransit, Novi, MI 48377 USA Tuscon, AZ 85710 USA airport, parking, hotel/resort, group tour, assisted liv- 800-387-4800 520-906-6161 ing, church and college/university markets. Available Website: www.espar.com E-Mail: [email protected] in a choice of vehicle specifications and seating con- Products: Espar Climate Control Systems include air Company Officers: William E. Jungen figurations, the company’s Aero bus models range condition and heating systems tailored to customer Products: Voltage sensitive relays, 12 and 24 volt from 19 to 32 feet in length and can seat up to 33 pas- needs. Both fuel-operated and PTC-electric heaters DC, 100-300 amp solid-state. Single dual rectifier iso- sengers. The lightweight steel-reinforced fiberglass are available in a wide selection of BTU ratings. 15 lators, autonomous relay (turned on and off by voltage composite body structure is durable and meets all range), precision solid-state circuit breakers, ORing industry performance and safety standards. 15 Euramtec diodes, manufacture-perfect switches. 15 Elreg Distributors Ltd. FMS Seating 2215 Kenmore Ave. 7346 W 400N Buffalo, NY 14207 USA Rochester, IN 46975 USA 800-387-4078 574-542-2001 Website: www.elreg.com E-Mail: [email protected] Products: ISO 9001:2008 registered manufacturer Website: www.fmsseating.com and OEM manufacturer’s representative for: Delco See Ad On Page 29 Company Officers: Christy Nunes, Managing Remy, Prestolite, C.E. Niehoff, EMP, MP-Pumps, 29650 Grand River Ave. Director Bosch, Denso, and Mitsubishi. Includes alternators Farmington Hills, MI 48336 USA Products: Freedman Mobility Seating (FMS) pro- and starters. Supplying transportation fleets nationally 248-473-8660 duces seats for the mobility van market, as well as with starting and charging products. Programs for E-Mail: [email protected] high line seating for the small- and mid-size market. A repair, replacement, re-distribution. Inventory in Website: www.euramtec.com new line of executive passenger seats, the Eleganza Canada and USA. Specializing in transit buses and Products: For over 30 years, Euramtec has provided Collection, includes Bellagio, Napoli, and Trieste highway coaches. 13 top-quaility European styled accessories for transit seats with three-point seat belts and other options. 15 Page 36 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 37 Fortress Systems International, Inc. ty and commerical vehicle seating. A leading supplier well as 55-degree wheel cut for maneuverability. XB to the U.S. domestic bus and transportation industry. series: FCCC’s lineup of pusher and front-engine com- Manufacturing seats for buses, Freedman Seating sup- mercial bus market chassis offer several rail design plies the major OEMs, over 250 bus distributors, the configurations and meet a wide range of demands for federal government, and many states and municipali- carrying capacity, power and maneuverability. 12 ties. Includes products for small and mid-size coach- es, paratransit vans and buses, public transit buses, GEA 3801 Rose Lake Dr. and private bus operators. 15 3475 Board Rd. Charlotte, NC 28217 USA York, PA 17406 USA 704-405-5000 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation 717-767-6411 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.fortressmobile.com Website: www.gea.com Company Officers: Jack Su, CEO; Frank Bowden, Products: Open-type, FK-series mobile compressors; Vice President semi-hermetic, lightweight, aluminum HG-series Products: Fortress Systems is a manufacturer and See Ad On Page 3 mobile compressors. 15 distributor of vehicle video surveillance and GPS 552 Hyatt St. tracking solutions. 15 Gaffney, SC 29341 USA General Motors LLC 864-487-1700 100 Renaissance Dr. Freedman Seating Company Website: www.freightlinerchassis.com Detroit, MI 48265 USA Products: The S2C Cutaway: built on a proven shut- 313-667-1136 tle bus chassis, the front-engine diesel-powered S2C Website: www.gmfleet.com Cutaway provides coach designers with options to craft Products: Chevrolet and GMC cutaway van chassis for the coach to fit their customers’ specific business needs, school and shuttle bus applications. GVWRs from while also satisfying OEMs’ specific production needs 9,900 to 14,200 pounds. Engines include 4.8, 6.0 L gas; 4545 W. Augusta Blvd. for simplicity and ease of build. Coach manufacturers 6.0L liquified petroleum; and 6.6L Duamax diesel. Chicago, IL 60651 USA can add or remove certain cab amenities, including the Heavy-duty 6-speed transmission is standard. 13 773-524-2440 rear wall, seating, passenger door and roof top door, E-Mail: [email protected] allowing for a customized product. Manufacturers Gerflor Website: www.freedmanseating.com working with the FCCC S2C Cutaway benefit from the Company Officers: Craig Freedman, President; Dan all-inclusive chassis design because they only need to Cohen, Executive Vice President of Sales address the vehicle’s body, seating and wheelchair Products: Manufactures seats and seating related capabilities. MB-65: The heavy-duty front-engine MB- products for many different applications. Product 65 is designed with a lowered engine for a flat-floor lines include bus, rail, marine, delivery truck, special- cockpit that offers convenience and flexibility to bus body builders. It offers a smooth ride and handling, as July/August 2015 BUSLINE Page 37 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 38 595 Supreme Dr. 510-785-1500 passengers, Altoona-tested, F-450 or F-550 chassis; Bensenville, IL 60106 USA Website: www.gillig.com Sentinel - transport up to 45 passengers, Altoona-test- 877-437-3567 Products: Producer of transit vehicles. 07 ed, International HC chassis; and Commander - trans- Website: www.gerflortransport.com port up to 45 passengers, Freightliner S2C chassis. 15 Products: Gerflor, a PVC floor covering manufactur- Glaval Bus, Div. of Forest River, Inc. er based in Tarare, France, has announced the launch 914 CR #1 N Grayson Thermal Systems Corporation of its new lightweight floor covering especially Elkhart, IN 46514 USA 1809 E. Broadway, Suite 177 designed for the bus and coach industry: the new 800-445-2825 Oviedo, FL 32765 USA lightweight Tarabus. Gerflor’s R&D department has Website: www.glavalbus.com 250-580-8754 worked closely with bus manufacturers to adapt this Products: Manufacturing transportation solutions for E-Mail: [email protected] product to the evolving needs of the bus industry. The over 30 years. Offering safety, quality and after-mar- Website: www.graysonts-na.com result is a lighter floor covering that typically reduces ket service. Models include: Sport, Primetime, Products: Designs and manufactures engine cooling, the weight of vehicles by 110 pounds for a double Universal, Entourage, Titan II, Concorde II, Apollo, heating and air conditioning products. Can customize solu- decker bus; and 66 pounds for single deckers. The Synergy and Legacy. Glaval has been a longtime par- tions. Products can be found worldwide in places such as lightweight Tarabus is a 0.088 inch thickness floor ticipant in providing paratransit and senior friendly the United States, Canada, Poland, Spain, Holland, United covering which meets all the technical requirements vehicles. Options include ADA-compliant equipment Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia. 14 demanded by the industry: durability, slip resistance, and floor plans that seat up to 45 passengers. 10 dimensional stability and ease of cleaning. The light- GRI Pumps (Gorman-Rupp Industries) weight Tarabus is now in production. 15 Goshen Coach 180 Hines Ave. 25161 Leer Dr., Elkhart, IN 46514 USA Bellville, OH 44813 USA Gigavac 574-970-6300 419-886-3001 6382 Rose Ln. E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Carpinteria, CA 93013 USA Website: www.goshencoach.com Website: www.GRIpumps.com 805-684-8401 Company Officers: Tony Augsburger, Vice President Company Officer: Michael Hill, President E-Mail: [email protected] of Sales & Marketing; Matt Petrill, Director of Products: Designs and manufactures fluid pumps for Website: www.gigavac.com Operations the Original Equipment Market. Products include: Products: Contactors and relays ranging from 50A to Products: All models designed with a fully welded, magnetic drive circulation pumps, magnetic drive 1000A. Relays and contactors for electric and hybrid unitized steel cage construction. They include: Pacer centrifugal pumps, gear pumps, bellows metering applications up to 1500V. Latching/bi-stable contac- II series - transport up to 14 adults, Altoona-tested and pumps. Applications include, but are not limited to, tors and battery disconnect switches. Products are her- no CDL required, dual door available, Ford or Chevy hydronic heating and cooling in the transportation and metically sealed and exceed IP67 and IP69. Parts chassis; GCII series - transport up to 25 passengers, RV markets, alternative power units, fluid circulation, made in USA. 14 nearly 8 feet wide, Altoona-tested, dual door available chillers, and marine fuel cells. 15 Ford or Chevy Chassis; Impulse - transport up to 25 Gillig Corporation passengers with dedicated rear luggage or 20 passen- Hadley 25800 Clawiter Rd. gers with two wheelchair positions, Altoona-tested, 2503 Marina Dr., Elkhart, IN 46514 USA Hayward, CA 94545 USA Ford or Chevy chassis; G-Force - transport up to 33 574-266-3700 Website: www.hadleyadvantage.com Products: Supplier of components and solutions for the Class 5-8 truck, tractor, trailer, transit and shut- tle bus, RV, motorcoach, and specialty vehicle mar- ThinkThink FMVSSFMVSS 302302 ProtectsProtects kets and associated aftermarket distribution. PassengersPassengers and Equipment?Equipment? Products include air horns, height control valves for chassis/cab air suspension systems, truck mirrors, transit mirrors, mini 12/24 volt DC air compressors for a variety of applications, and fully integrated interior lighting systems/luggage racks for transit, shuttle and motorcoach vehicles. Offers include value-added “Smart” products and systems. 13 Handi-Hut, Inc. See Ad On Page 65 3 Grunwald St. Clifton, NJ 07013 USA F.R. Cushioning CR SAFGUARD™ XL (meets FMVSS 302) Fire-Resistant Cushioning 973-614-1800 E-Mail: [email protected] Both seats above were subjected to BS 5852 Source 2 Ignition. Web Site: www.handi-hut.com Products: Designing and manufacturing bus stop, SAFGUARD™ XL Fire-Resistant Cushioning… bicycle and smoking shelters since 1970, as well as • Complies with advanced F.T.A. fire safety criteria. overhead canopies. All shelters are shipped in pre-fab- • Minimize risk and liability related to vehicle ricated sections that are easily installed on-site and fire safety. make low cost shipping possible. Shelters can be made with advertising panels or stand alone ad panels that • O.E.M. and maintenance seat retrofit applications. retrofit to existing shelters. New dusk-to-dawn solar Telephone: 800-234-2734 Call for specifications. Easily added to seating light kit attaches in minutes to any shelter with just 8 Fax: 724-537-9003 screws. The illuminated shelter provides security and requirements within vehicle bid packages. e-mail: [email protected] promotes the bus stop. 14 Page 38 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 39 Hanover Displays replica mobile vending models and “Trolley” bus 1601 Tonne Rd. stops to provide a complete trolley themed route. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 USA Trolleys are produced on gas, diesel and alternative 773-334-9934 fuel chassis ranging from 16 to 42 passenger models, E-Mail: [email protected] with every transit option and component available. Website: www.hanoverdisplays.com Committed to continually improving the quality of its Company Officers: Gavin Williams, CEO; Tim products to exceed customer expectations and provide Mark, Vice President Sales & Marketing; Steve top customer service for the life of each trolley pro- Colquhoun, Treasurer duced. 15 Products: Manufacturers of passenger information systems; destination signs (amber, white and full IBIS Electro-Products Corp. color); stop announcement systems (voice and LED or 50 Craig St., Unit #2A TFT displays); and wayside signs. Offers a 10 year Brantford, ON N3R 7J1 warranty. 15 CANADA 519-756-4299 Harbor Graphics E-Mail: [email protected] 375 Urbandale Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 USA Website: www.ibisep.com 269-927-6500 Products: International supplier of Flexa’s ultra- E-Mail: [email protected] lightweight Rohrflex electrical conduits and quick tracking with a five second live video ability and Website: www.vomela.com disconnect Flexaquick conduit fittings and connectors simultaneous continuous recording. The X2 reduces Products: Design, production and installation of bus for routing wires and cables in and around transit accidents by 50 percent. s The iDrive D4 is a four- and coach graphics and signage. 15 vehicles. Approvals include Bombardier’s SMP800- camera continuous recording mobile DVR unit C, ASTME-162 and 662, UL, CSA and CE. 14 equipped with a 250GB Solid State Hard Drive. Both Hella Aglaia Mobile Vision the X2 and D4 run together under the same infrastruc- 100 Avenue Bessette iDrive, Inc. ture. All data is owned by the customer and can be Saint Jean-sur-Richelieu QC J2X 2N4 CANANDA 249 N. Turnpike Rd. accessed at any time once downloaded to the dedicat- 514-316-8398 Santa Barbara, CA 93111-1928 USA ed iDrive Base Station. 15 E-Mail: [email protected] 805-308-6094 Website: www.people-sensing.com Website: www.idriveglobal.com Imeco Cables Inc. Company Officers: Heinz Schefold Products: Provides in-vehicle camera systems for 5650 Kleran Products: Passenger and people counting solutions motorcoach fleets and multiple solutions like video St. Laurent, QC H4S 2B5 CANADA for mobile and stationary applications. APC-R prod- event recorders, continuous recording surveillance, 514-335-0981 uct line for bus, rail, community shuttle and people fleet management software and/or live GPS tracking Website: www.imecocables.com movers. 15 all with one system to better manage fleets. The all Products: Provides custom made electrical harness- new iDrive X2 is a dual lens video event recorder with es, power cables and control boxes, for all type of Hidral Gobel iDrive’s VisualTelematics®, combining live GPS industries in Canada and USA. Business core is Calle Titanio, 5 y 7 Torrejón de Ardoz (Madrid) 28850 SPAIN +34 91 677 00 95 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.hidralgobel.com Products: Wheelchair lifts, tie-downs and ramps for the future is safer with altro buses. 15 Hometown Trolley, Inc. P.O. Box 185, Crandon, WI 54520 USA 715-478-5090 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.hometowntrolley.com Company Officers: Kristina Pence-Dunow, Owner/ CEO; Joey Dunow, Technical Support; Dustin Pence, High performance flooring critical to passenger Production/COO; Jessica Pence, Marketing Products: Family owned and operated, DBE certified safety and transportation applications manufacturing business. Hometown Trolleys have been delivered to satisfied customers for the past three • Slip resistant • Extremely durable • Long warranty decades. “American-Made” and custom built by skilled craftsmen, to the specifications of customers. • Stain resistant • Highly exible • Made with high quality, Can produce a trolley to accommodate all levels of • Low weight • Waterproof sustainable materials transportation, ranging from small private touring companies to major city transportation needs. Builds front engine, rear engine, heavy duty, straight rail and 800.382.0333 USA | 800.565.4658 CAN | www.altrotransflor.com low-floor, and full electric trolleys as well as trolley July/August 2015 BUSLINE Page 39 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 40 transportation: buses, trains, farming equipment, Key Equipment Finance ufactured air conditioning motors and circulation heavy-duty equipment, trucks and planes in regular 8170 Old Carriage Ct., Suite 200 pumps. Products include alternators, starters, pumps, and military fields. Supports all other types of small- Shakopee, MN 55379-3169 USA hydraulics, air conditioning motors and steering gears. er harnesses for different products. 12 952-465-3954 13 Website: www.kefonline.com InPower LLC Products: Bank-based equipment finance provider Kismet Rubber Products Corp. 8311 Green Meadows Dr. located in the United States. Over 40 years of experi- 215 Industrial Blvd. Lewis Center, OH 43035 USA ence. 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Fitzhenry, President/COO; Paul Kundrat, throttles, switching systems, low voltage disconnects, Kiel Seats North America LLC Operations Manager flashers and timer modules. 13 4519 Wyland Dr. Products: Custom extruder of Neoprene, EPDM, Elkhart, IN 46516 Nitrile, natural rubber, SBR, Fluoroelastomer, International Engine Tech 574-293-3600 Silicone, Fluorosilicone, TPE, and flexible PVD. 7909 Meadow Rush, Suite 303 E-Mail: [email protected] Specializes in gaskets with molded or inection mold- Sarasota, FL 34238 USA Website: www.kielna.com ed corners. The company features a 60 durometer 941-926-1410 Products: Part of the international Kiel Group, a black EPDM compound which was specifially formu- E-Mail: [email protected] manufacturer of transit passenger seats for commeri- lated for the transit industry, and is compliant with all Company Officers: Richard Stollman, President cal vehicles and public transportation, including seat- requirements for smoke, flame, and toxicity. 15 Products: Lubricants - engine and power train; fuel ing solutions for buses and motorcoaches. Kiel oper- treatments-combination; products to lower fuel con- ates globally with production plants in the USA, KVH Industries, Inc. sumption and emissions; new lube oil and fuel filters Germany (world headquarters), Poland, France, the 50 Enterprise Center that extend engine life and lower costs. Products for Netherlands, and Turkey. 15 Middletown, RI 02842 USA gasoline, diesel, CNG engines. Engine sizes from 50 401-847-3327 to 10,000 h.p. 15 Kirk’s Automotive, Inc. E-Mail: [email protected], Website: www.kvh.com 9330 Roselawn Products: In-motion satellite TV antenna manufac- Kelderman Air Suspensions Detroit, MI 48204 USA turer. 15 2686 Highway 92 800-321-5989, 313-933-7030 Oskaloosa, IA 52577 USA Website: www.KirksAuto.com L-3 Driver Training Solutions 800-334-6150 Products: New HI-PRO™ products are designed and 2961 W. California Ave. Website: www.kelderman.com engineered to withstand tough operating environ- Salt Lake City, UT 84104 USA Products: Air suspensions for the bus industry. 13 ments and reduce downtime. 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Luminator - TwinVision, An LTG Company Products: Improving the knowledge, skills and atti- 1300 Langenthal Dr. 900 Klein Rd. tude of professional drivers. Delivers an end-to-end Rural Hall, NC 27045 USA Plano, TX 75074 USA learning system that customers will leverage over the 336-969-9551 972-424-6511 course of a driver’s career. 15 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.luminatorusa.com Website: www.lantaltextiles.com Products: Communications and lighting products LaFrance Industries Company Officer: Scott Walker, President serving three major transportation sectors: bus, rail 290 Old Anderson Road Products: Supplier of competitively priced flat and aerospace. 13 LaFrance, SC 29656 USA woven fabrics for seat upholstery and companion 864-646-3213 FAX: 864-646-4235 designs to the North American bus and coach market. Luxfer Gas Cylinders E-Mail: [email protected] Based in North Caroline, fabrics meet or exceed the 3016 Kansas Ave. Company Officers: Judson Boehmer, President; Jeff specifications required by the industry as well as “Buy Riverside, CA 92507 CA Goldwasser, Sales Executive America” for the transit market. 15 951-341-2282 Products: U.S. made seating fabrics for all transit and E-Mail: [email protected] motorcoach requirements. 15 Lazzerini Corporation Website: www.luxferaf.com 1011 Herman St. Products: An operating unit of Luxfer Group Lancer Insurance Company Elkhart, IN 46516 USA (NYSE:LXFR), global supplier of lightweight, high- 370 West Park Ave., P.O. Box 9004 E-Mail: [email protected] pressure composite cylinders for storage and trans- Long Beach, NY 11561 USA Web Site: www.lazzerini.us portation of compressed natural gas (CNG). Luxfer 516-431-4441 Products: Founded in 1967, the company produces AF (alternative fuel) cylinders are also used for stor- E-Mail: [email protected] seating for transit buses and motorcoaches. Based in age of bio-methane, hydrogen and other industrial Website: www.lancerinsurance.com Italy with a U.S. office. 15 bulk gases, and are present in more than 9,000 bus Company Officers: David P. Delaney, President; systems around the globe. Timothy D. Delaney, Senior Executive Vice Let’s Bus It Publications Inc. Product range includes: G-Stor® AF carbon com- President; Timothy H. Delaney, Chief Marketing 3175 Juniper Dr. posite cylinders for CNG-powered vehicles. 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KVT Transit Scranton, PA 18503 USA MAHA USA Brake Linings - OE Transit Approved KVT is specif- 800-282-8888 2404 East Highway 134 ically formulated to handle the high heat of multiple E-Mail: [email protected] Pinckard, AL 36371 USA stopping of a city bus and the heavy-duty demands of Products: Bus and limo insurance, general insur- 866-624-2872 a motorcoach. KVT is an organic, non-asbestos ance, physical damage insurance, workers compen- FAX: 334-983-1094 brake lining that combines dependable stopping sation. 14 E-Mail: [email protected] power and quiet operation with a long lining life. Web Site: www.maha-usa.com Rated for 28,660 pound axle loads. DiscStar Air Disc Mechanical Rubber Products Company Officers: Wolfgang Raffler, Managing Pads - Marathon now offers a high performance air 77 Forester Ave., PO Box 593 Director disc pad, DiscStar. 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Custom compounding, extru- Offers a full line of heavy-duty workshop equipment sion, molding and die-cutting, in addition to a supply consisting of pantograph and parallelogram lifts, March Networks of sheet and strip material. Materials offered are sil- wheel lifting systems, various floor, transmission and 303 Terry Fox Dr. icone, Neoprene, nitrile, SBR, EPDM, natural rub- clutch jacks, wheel service equipment, emission Ottawa, ON K2K 3J1 ber, foam, open and closed cell sponge, urethane, testers, and PBBT-certified brake testers. 15 CANADA cork, Viton®, ABS, nylon, PVC, Teflon and alu- 613-591-8181 minum. 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Suite of payroll E-Mail: [email protected] 800-766-7768/203-377-0777 and labor management applications designed for Website: www.nord-lock.com E-Mail: [email protected] operators with more complex payroll and workforce Company Officers: Bill Myers, President; David Website: www.onspot.com management needs including those involving union Box, Sales Manager Company Officer: Eric M. Jones, Vice President of contracts. Paradigm also sells, implements and sup- Products: Nord-Lock washers completely secure Sales & Marketing ports financial systems such as Microsoft Dynamics bolted joints in critical and/or high vibration applica- Products: Onspot Automatic Tire Chains allow the GP, customer relationship management systems tions. Nord-Lock wheel nuts eliminate the risk of operator to engage and disengage tire chains at the such as Microsoft Dynamics CRM, vehicle mainte- wheel loosening by maintaining high clamp force flip of the dashboard switch, without stopping, to nance systems from Collective Data, and Computer- under extreme conditions. Nord-Lock Xseries wash- enhance traction and reduce braking distance on Aided Wireless Dispatch and Fleet Management ers are multi-functional, preventing loose bolts due snow and ice in forward or reverse. Available as a solutions from eFleet. 13 to vibration and/or joint slackening. 15 factory option from over 200 builders, or for retrofit of existing vehicles from 1/2 ton to Class 8 tractor Paragon Tempered Glass Norse Systems, Inc. trailers. 15 1830 Terminal Rd., Niles, MI 49120 USA 245 Sage Hollow Rd., Guilford, CT 06437 USA 800-258-5531 800-769-8468 On Your Mark Transportation E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.paragontemperedglass.com Website: www.norsesys.com Company Officers: Mel Myers, Controller; Terry Products: Provides a complete set of integrated O’Rourke, President products for managing bus transportation. Norse has Products: Glass fabrication and tempering facility been providing solutions for the bus industry for 30- with locations in both Niles, MI, and Antwerp, OH. plus years. The software product set is combined Offers reverse engineering on current windows, bent with private “cloud” based virtual servers and pro- and flat tempering and insulation units as well. fessional support to provide a complete solution for Paragon supplies many industries with DOT, EEC, bus operators. The solutions are designed to run on ANSI and SGCC certifications. Paragon is an ISO existing computer infrastructure. Low monthly fees, P.O. Box 292851, Nashville, TN 37229-2851 USA 9001:2008 registered supplier. 15 with no long term contract. Applications include: 615-504-6275 Charter/field trip sales and operations, dispatching, E-Mail: [email protected] Passio Technologies, driver qualifications, human resources, employee Website: www.onyourmarktransportation.com member of Solstice Transportaiton Group time and pay, transit line runs, day Company Officers: Mark L. Szyperski, President/ 5825 Glenridge Dr., Building 2, Suite 211 trip/commuter/airport shuttle and tour systems, acci- CEO Atlanta, GA 30328 USA dent management, equipment maintenance, warran- Products: A consulting service to the ground trans- 800-520-0277 tee tracking and recovery, fuel control, fuel tax portation industry. Brings resources to all areas of E-Mail: [email protected] reporting, trip bidding, school bus routing with auto- ground transportation, including limousine, school Website: www.passiotech.com mated map interfaces, multi-site inventory control, bus, transit and motorcoach. Services include, but Company Officers: Mitch Skyer, President; Scott purchasing, home to school operations, accounts are not limited to: financial analysis; event trans- Reiser, CTO receivable, general ledger, accounts payable, and portation planning and logistics; marketing, includ- Products: Provides visibility into a transit or parking more. Applications are provided with the “Screen ing websites, social media, trade show representation system by providing on-board technology solutions Driver” user security, system administration, custom and sales training; surveys, incluidng employee, rid- including: GPS, mobile apps, passenger counting, reporting, and application development and manage- ership or customer surveys; human resources, automated voice announcements, card readers, access ment tools. Demonstrations and sales presentations including recruiting, hiring, and training and compa- control, on board Wi-Fi hotspots, automated data col- are available at no cost. 14 ny specific policy handbooks and procedures; grant lection and reporting, schedule adherence, on board writing; 5311(f) programs; DOT and DOD safety integrated driver time sheets, text based passenger Nova Bus system audits; research; and school bus planning and feedback systems, rentable solutions for special 260 Banker Rd., Plattsburgh, NY 12901 USA implementation. 15 events, transit and parking operations consulting. 15 518-566-6682 E-Mail: [email protected] P.A. Post Agency, LLC PennTex Industries, Inc. Website: www.novabus.com 401 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601 USA 202 Plaza Dr., Manchester, PA 17345-1340 USA Company Officers: Rob Mowat, Vice President of 201-342-2180 717-266-8762 Sales Website: www.papost.com E-Mail: [email protected] Page 46 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 47 Website: www.penntexusa.com low overall height for the premium coach market, ProFusion Industries Products: A manufacturer of heavy-duty, high while maintaiing a floor-to-ceiling height of 80 inch- 3875 Embassy Parkway amperage alternators, voltage regulators, fully auto- es and a wheelbase of 334.5 inches. The Volvo 9700 Fairlawn, OH 44333 USA matic high idler devices and other mobile electronic offers quality, performance, economy, comfort and 330-668-7691 devices for the transportation and speciality vehicle safety. The powertrain takes advantage of the coordi- E-Mail: [email protected] industries. All products are manufactured new in the nation between the Volvo D13 engine and I-Shift Website: www.profusionindustries.com company’s Fort Worth, TX, facility. 14 transmission. This integration results in better per- Products: Manufactures the Koro-Trans™ Astra formance and engine management, fuel savings and Flor™ group of flooring, step tread and nosing com- Petro/Rochelle Travel Plaza easier service scheduling. 15 ponents for shuttle and transit buses. Manufactured using sustainable processes, Astra Flor freatures an Prevost Parts aesthetically pleasing metal flake texture. Astra Flor E-Mail: [email protected] may be purchsed as a welded one-piece construction Website: www.prevostcar.com in full width rib, full width smooth, or a smooth/rib Online Parts Ordering: www.prevostcar.com/con- combination, as well as in standard width rolls for tent/online-parts-ordering pieced installation. Widths range from 79 to 114 Prevost U.S. Parts Customer Service Center inches. Step tread options include textured, ribbed See Ad On Page 62 2200 Point Blvd., Suite 100 and the slip-resistant PebbleTread™ design. Nosings I-39 & Hwy. 38, Exit #99 Elgin, IL 60123 USA can be provided with textured or ribbed finishes. 900 Petro Dr., Rochelle, IL 61068 USA Toll Free: 1-800-799-9938 Admin., 1-800-621-5519 Proprietary processes provide for short lead times. 815-562-8475 Coach, 1-877-999-8808 Transit Astra Flor is fire resistant, slip resistant, abrasion Website: www.petrotruckstops.com Phone: 1-847-844-7680 resistant, and moisture resistant. OEMs and service Products: Full service travel plaza offering regular departments can select custom length flooring kits or diesel, biodiesel, regular gas and now E85. Petro has Prevost Canadian Parts Customer Service Center prefabricated welded one-piece flooring. 15 services including dumpstation, water, propane, pull- 2955-A, Watt Ave., Quebec, Quebec G1X 3W1 through parking and separate fueling island. Petro Toll Free: 1-800-463-8876 Proheat also has two restaurants, two stores, clinic and many Phone: 1-418-654-0174, 1-418-653-0948 3831 No. 6 Rd. amenities such as ATM, fax, copies, UPS, Fed Ex Products: Prevost offers 24/7 emergency parts Richmond, BC V6V 1P6 CANADA and mail dropboxes, game arcade, showers and laun- ordering and shipping, and 24/7 online parts ordering 604-270-6899 dry, and is a Verizon Wireless store. Open 24 hours, with a special discount. Prevost parts warehouses use E-Mail: [email protected] 365 days a year. 09 RF barcode technology for quick shipment of parts, Website: www.proheat.com and offers same-day shipping of stock parts any- Products: Provides heating solutions for bus and PEX where in the United States and Canada for orders coach needs. Easy starting, greater fuel savings, and received before 2 p.m. Computerized parts catalog reduced idling and engine wear. Products also help provides immediate access to all coach assemblies, reduce emissions and improve engine service life by subassemblies and components. Prevost Parts pro- maintaining a constant engine temperature regard- vides replacement parts for all make and model less of outside temperature. coaches and transit buses, and is the exclusive dis- Improve passenger and driver comfort by adding tributor of Prevost, Volvo Bus and Nova Bus certi- heat when needed. Heaters are autonumous, operat- fied parts and components. The Prevost Parts and ing only when needed and provide detailed informa- 200 Hart St., Niceville, FL 32578 USA Service Network consists of 10 Prevost Parts and tion on usage, duty cycles, coolant temperatures and 850-729-0537 Ext.224 Service Centers and more than 150 Prevost-trained diagnostics. 14 E-Mail: [email protected] and certified service providers. The service network Website: www.pexna.com is the industry’s exclusive provider of certified serv- Protective Insurance Company Company Officers: Jeff Saidin, General Manager ice for Prevost vehicles, Volvo engines and Volvo I- Products: PEX Heavy Duty product groups include: Shift transmissions. The service providers are strate- HD brake wear sensors (disc and drum brakes); HD gically located throughout Canada and the United ABS sensors; HD ABS sensor extension cables; and States and offer service for every make and model of HD engine sensors/switches. 15 coach, motorhome and bus. 15 See Ad On Page 21 111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 500 Prevost ProAir, LLC Carmel, IN 46032 USA 317-636-9800 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.protectiveinsurance.com Products: Rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, pro- 2900 County Rd. 6 W vides claims handling, customer service and cus- Elkhart, IN 46514 USA tomized loss prevention support. A specialized See Ad On Page 68 574-264-5494 claims staff and full service loss prevention depart- 35 Gagnon Blvd. Website: www.proairllc.com ment are committed to working with each company. Sainte-Claire, Quebec G0R 2V0 CANADA Products: Manufactures air conditioning, heating Protective’s goal is to help improve a customer’s 418-883-3391 and defrost systems for all types of buses and shuttle operation. The company follows a collaborative and E-Mail: [email protected] vehicles. Specializes in climate control systems for customized approach to partner with insureds, Website: www.prevostcar.com driver and passenger areas, and also stocks a com- addressing specific safety and risk management Company Officers: Gaétan Bolduc, President and plete line of related parts. An ISO 9001:2008 certi- needs. 14 CEO; Robert Goodnight, Vice President of New Coach fied company that has been in operation since 1978. Sales; Clay Flynt, Vice President of Parts and Service; Works very closely with customers to ensure that Proterra Ron Rogers, Vice President of Conversion Sales; and products and processes are compliant with their 1 Whitlee Ct., Greenville, SC 29607 Jack Forbes, Vice President of Corporate Sales requirements. It is involved with the OEM’s on many 864-438-0000 Products: North American manufacturer of passen- levels, from providing industry feedback to various E-Mail: [email protected] ger coaches as well as conversion coaches for high- projects, testing of products, advance notification of Website: www.proterra.com end motorhomes and specialty conversions. The changes and involvement in problem solving. ProAir Products: Zero-emission, Altoona-tested transit Prevost H-Series provides tall high-deck coaches has a satellite operation located in Ontario, CA, solutions through its electric buses. Proterra’s EV with panoramic views and under-floor storage capac- which serves as a warehouse and sales office for buses not only cater to public needs but also provide ity of 470 cubic feet. The Prevost X-Series offers western U.S. customers. 15 real-world proof in Pomona, CA, and San Antonio, July/August 2015 BUSLINE Page 47 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 48 TX, that all-electric transit works. It holds the capa- The RCA Rubber Co. Patented universal style lifting saddles make bility to carry 35-seated and 29-standing passengers 1833 East Market St. inground lift set-up faster and easier. Rotary Lift’s within its entirely window-wrapped, 35-foot exterior Akron, OH 44305 USA Mach™ family of mobile column lifts can be used that offers every passenger a view while getting from 800-321-2340 anywhere to service almost any vehicle. Wired and Point A to Point B via Proterra’s fast charge technol- E-Mail: [email protected] wireless communication options are available. ogy. 13 Website: www.rcarubber.com Rotary Lift is a Vehicle Service Group (VSG) brand. Company Officers: Sherry Price, President; Shane VSG’s global headquarters and ISO 9001-certified Q’Straint/Sure-Lok Price, Vice President North American manufacturing facilities are in 5553 Ravenswood Rd., Ste. 110 Products: Manufacturer of rubber floor covering Madison, IN. 15 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 USA and metal back step treads and step edges for the E-Mail: [email protected] transit industry. Made in USA in Akron, OH. 15 RouteMatch Software Website: www.qstraint.com 1201 W. Peachtree St., NW, Ste. 3300 Products: Safety and lift equipment. 14 RECARO North America Atlanta, GA 30309 USA 4120 Luella Lane 404-876-5160 Radio Engineering Industries, Inc. (REI) Auburn Hills, MI 48326 USA E-Mail: [email protected] 6534 “L” St., Omaha, NE 68117 USA 248-484-3203 Website: www.routematch.com 800-228-9275 E-Mail: [email protected] Products: Software systems for schedule and route E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.recaro.com optimization, reporting and compliance. 14 Website: www.radioeng.com Company Officers: Elmer Deegner, President; Emil Products: Designs, manufactures, services and main- Kreycik, General Manager; Markus Kussmaul, Vice RRL Insurance Agency tains mobile electronics for the transportation indus- President 4450 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite 115 try. Solutions include: audio/video passenger enter- Products: Manufacturer of quality operator seats for Melbourne, FL 32934 USA tainment systems; mobile video surveillance; pas- the North American transit market, transit buses, 800-333-7754 senger safety announcement players; PA systems; small and medium buses and light rail. 15 E-Mail: [email protected] camera observation systems; radios; HD monitors; Website: www.rrl-ins.com speakers and microphones. Features include: smart Rel-Tek Corporation Products: Public livery insurance for the following: phone apps, vehicle diagnostics and maintenance, 4185 Old William Penn Hgwy. airport and employee shuttle, charter bus, limousine, trip planning, fleet management, real time ETAs, Monroeville, PA 15146 luxury sedan, motorcoach, park and fly, school bus, routing, student tracking, alerts, ad-hoc messaging, 800-783-9228 social service, taxi, trolley, garage, valet parking, car reports, passenger information systems and more. E-Mail: [email protected] rental and more. Specializes in providing commer- 15 Website: www.rel-tek.com cial insurance and risk management services to those Company Officers: Albert Ketler, PE, President; in the public livery industry. Coverages available: RBS - Relational Bus Systems, Inc. Deanna DellaVedova, Executive Vice President - auto liability, physical damage, general liability, Administration; Frank Yesh, Director of Marketing; umbrella, excess liability, workers compensation, Lauren Sargent, Director of Production EPLI (Employment Practices Liability), property, Products: Rel-Tek’s Millennia® gas detection sys- occupational accident, cyber liability, garage & tems provide CNG/LNG/LPG/H2 safety, protecting garage keepers legal liability and other lines of cov- employees and investments; GasBoss® wide-spec- erages. 15 See Ad On Page 16 trum LEL sensors have extended life. Detect all con- 10 Lancaster Street - Box 215 stituents of natural gas; no omissions or ethane RUD-Chain, Inc. Cherry Valley, NY 13320 USA excesses. Approved intrinsically safe; large/small 800-448-7001 Fax: 607-264-8070 systems: 1,000 sensor system capacity — wired or E-Mail: [email protected] wireless; high security (NASA and military) satellite Web Site: www.rbs2000.com links provide remote Internet readout, anytime, any- Company Officers: Bob Schecter, President; Walter where; A-V alarm units: any number – long life Buist, Vice President expectancy, custom coding; MagiKal® fully auto- Products: Designs, implements and supports Tour matic (hands-off) gas sensor calibration (Rel-Tek and Charter Management systems with more than exclusive), extends sensor life and provides pay- 500 customers in North America. Products include: back dividends for clients; Touch-n-Know™ Zone GoChart Charter Management System features cus- monitors offer large touch-screen displays for all- tomer and contract management, schedule and dis- plant viewing capability; Millennia-FT telemetry patch, and accounts receivable. Modules allow sys- processes 120 sensors, alarms and controls per sec- tem customization to fit a company’s needs and size. ond; Toxic, flame and oxygen detectors available as Powerful, user definable security requiring unique needed; MultiGas-LDS: on-board leak detection login and password is available; GoTour systems meet new 180F sensor specs, and include Management System, a browser-based system, man- MagiKal for quick calibration. Send plans and ages tour reservations, itineraries, receivables and sketches for assessment and quotation. 15 payables, produces customer documents and man- agement reports for group and retail tours. The RBS Rotary Lift cloud-based system is hosted and backed up in the 2700 Lanier Drive, Madison, IN 47250 USA cloud using AWS (Amazon Web Services). RBS is 800-640-5438 FAX: 800-578-5438 840 N. 20th Ave., Hiawatha, IA 52233 USA now distributing GoTourV4, which includes “Type- E-Mail: [email protected] 800-553-7993 to-Find” searches, pdf reports. Available is GoPay, Web Site: www.rotarylift.com E-Mail: [email protected] RBS’s highly secure online credit card authorization Products: Manufacturer of vehicle lifts designed to Website: www.rotogrip.us feature; Offsite Backup and Recovery provides increase technician productivity and fleet uptime. A Products: Manufacturer of traction devices and a daily offsite data backup and features limited online full line of heavy-duty vehicle lifts for servicing the solution based company committed to providing access to a customer’s data in the event of a disas- wide range of buses on the road today. The line traction solutions for the safe operation of motor ter; and, Web Manager modules include simple, reli- includes modular inground; mobile column; scissor; vehicles under slick, icy and snowy road conditions. able, real time credit card authorization for GoChart parallelogram; and four-post lifts. The new MOD35 ROTOGRIP® CS, RUD’s Automatic Tire Chain and GoTour; online quote generation and notifica- is the next generation of Rotary Lift’s MOD30 mod- System for low profile vehicles, permanently mounts tion; integrated document storage and retrieval; and ular, environmentally friendly heavy-duty inground to the vehicle suspension assuring that operator is Web access to drivers’ orders for GoChart. Demos lifts. More than 1,100 MOD30 lifts have been equipped for all road conditions. The ROTOGRIP® available by appointment. 15 installed since the product’s introduction in 2002. CS system allows the vehicle to remain in transit in Page 48 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 49 otherwise slick conditions and up to speeds of 30 Products: Upholstery refurbishment; flooring recently took the final step in securing independence. MPH, keeping both the passengers and the driver replacement/repair; seating needs; interior refurbish- SLEC is American owned, and manufactures in the safe, and bus fleets on schedule. Once activated, the ment; and detailing. 15 United States. Its new lift, designated the 18Type is chain is spread underneath the vehicle’s tires, giving robust, reliable and innovative. Over the past 10 the driver the additional traction needed to keep the Seon years, it has developmented an active market for fac- bus from sliding on the icy roads, while eliminating Unit 111, 3B Burbidge St. tory rebuilt lifts. This market is typically for the the need of installing and removing traditional wrap Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B2 CANADA smaller operator who has historically been unable to chains. 15 877-630-7366 / 604-941-0880 get into the new lift market. As well as the 18,000- E-Mail: [email protected] pound heavy-duty lift, SLEC also has a 12,000- Russell Cress Corp. Website: www.seon.com pound entry level lift to meet the demand for a low- 145 Lodi St., Hackensack, NJ 07601 USA Company Officers: Tom Gill, President; Chris cost, lower capacity lift; designated the 12Type. 15 201-488-7111 Akiyama, Vice President of Sales Website: www.russellcressco.com Products: As part of Safe Fleet family since 2014, SMI (Specialty Manufacturing) Products: Transit advertising components, frames, the company helps transportation professionals 1975 Joe B. Jackson Pkwy. dioramas, islands, carousels, kiosks, platform struc- capture, record, view, and wirelessy dowload on- Murfreesboro, TN 37127 USA tures, bus advertising and tail frames, and bike rack board security footage, plan safe and efficient 615-867-8515 sign panels. Products are custom made to clients’ routes, and track vehciles in real-time. Over Website: www.smiglobal.net requirements. Found in mass transit terminals, trans- 180,000 video surveillance systems in place at Products: Pretoria interior lighting/ducting, LED portation hubs and stations throughout the U. S. and thousands of transportation properties throughout strip lights, Transpec roof hatches and energy abroad. 14 North America. Fleet management solutions such absorbing bumpers. 14 as live vehicle tracking, passenger ridership track- Safe Fleet/ Pretoria / Transpec/ Specialty Mfg. ing, and routing are integrated with mobile video Spader Business Management 13501 S. Ridge Rd., Charlotte, NC 28273 USA to give fleet managers real-time information about 2101 W. 41st St., Suite 49 800-951-7867 their fleet operations for total awareness. Employs Sioux Falls, SD 57105 USA E-Mail: [email protected] a team of electronics and mechanical engineers 800-772-3377 Website: www.safefleetsolutions.com who design surveillance systems. To increase E-Mail: [email protected] Products: HVAC ducting, step treads, interior light- safety of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, the Website: www.spader.com ing, LED strip lighting, emergency roof hatches, company invests in product research and develop- Products: Offers guidance to business leaders, own- overhead racks, door gear mechanisms, and reading ment. 15 ers, and employees. Nearly four decades perfecting lights. 15 systems and tools, including its Total Management 1 Service Insurance Agency, LLC workshop. Whether seeking one-on-one consulting Safety Step LLC or the opportunity to learn from peers in 20 Groups, SBM will provide customers with an understanding See Ad On Page 40 of running a business, including systems and soft- 6850 Catawba Ln., Richmond, VA 23226 USA ware. Also provides training programs and work- 800-444-0205 shops for individuals at any level of business, from Website: www.serviceins.com employees to owners. 13 Products: Providing insurance and related products to the passenger transportation industry since 1952. Spheros North America, Inc. Professional staff is trained to provide the highest 5536 Research Drive, Canton, MI 48188 USA quality customer service and offers solutions for the 734-218-7350 Fax: 734-487-1569 unique insurance needs of its passenger transporta- E-mail: [email protected] See Ad On Page 63 tion customers. An independent company, Service Website: www.spheros.us 5304 Valleypark Dr., Roanoke, VA 24015 USA Insurance writes insurance for motorcoaches, limou- ACC Climate Control 540-362-9636 sines, vanpools, city transit buses, airport shuttles 22428 Elkhart East Blvd.; P.O. Box 1905 Website: www.safetystep.net and school buses. 07 Elkhart, IN 46514 USA Products: Manufacturer of safe step stools. All 574-264-2190, 800-462-6322 FAX: 574-266-6744 transportation Safety Steps are designed with Shriver Insurance Agency Website: www.accclimatecontrol.com commitment to safety and quality. Its full line of 340 W. Butterfield Rd., Suite 2B Company Officers: Heiko Baufeld, CEO transportation step stools all have the same safe- Elmhurst, IL 60126 USA Products: As a division of the international Spheros ty features: Anti-tip design; rugged, all aluminum 630-833-0480 Group, Spheros North America offers economical light-weight construction and lab tested; non-slip Website: www.shriverinsurance.com and eco-friendly climate control systems for buses. gripper strips and rubber leg tips to hold Safety Products: Family owned agency specializing in The Spheros product line is accompanied by an Step and passengers securely in place on all sur- comprehensive insurance programs for the public extensive installation network in North America, an faces, and in any weather. Various platform sizes, auto industry since 1963. 03 established parts distribution and service network and heights and powder coat finishes are available to comprehensive support. Air conditioning product line suit passengers’ specific needs. 12 SLEC, Inc. includes roof top and skirt mounted condensers, ceil- ing and in-wall mounted evaporators, a complete line Sardo Bus & Coach Upholstery of rooftop systems as well as electric air conditioning systems. Heating products for a variety of markets and customers, including environmentally compati- ble hybrid and electric heaters. Spheros also offers solutions for ventilation and emergency roof hatch- 23 Fontana Lane, Suite 109 es.Provides tailored, sustainable and cost-effective Baltimore, MD 21237 USA solutions for heating, ventilation and air conditioning 443-730-1023 systems for all types of buses. 15 503 S. Main Ave., Minneola, FL 34715 USA E-Mail: [email protected] 800-654-3824 Website: www.slec.com; www.sefac.com SST Wireless, Inc. E-Mail: [email protected] Company Officers: Allister Collings, President; 103-7088 Venture St. Website: www.sardobus.com Gary Mason, Vice President Delta, BC V4G 1H5 CANADA Company Officers: Sandy Follis, President of Products: The company has changed its name after 604-946-0173 Sales; Lou Sardo, President; Kathy Cruse, National more than 30 years importing SEFAC mobile lifts. It E-Mail: [email protected] Sales Manager Website: www.sstwireless.com July/August 2015 BUSLINE Page 49 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 50 Company Officers: Christopher Chong, President or environment and/or complete exterior styling for Faribault, MN 55021 USA & CEO; Bill Morton, Vice President Operations; buses. Services on time and on budget. 15 507-331-7911 Rob Virtue, Vice President Engineering, R&D E-Mail: [email protected] Products: Tire Pressure Monitoring System engi- Suntrust Equipment Finance Website: www.chbussales.com neered for commercial buses with rugged design, 906 Westminister Way, Southlake, TX 76092 USA accuracy and reliability. Wheel rim mounted bi- 817-488-7585 directional sensors (6 and 10 wheel configurations) Website: www.suntrust.com included. Multi-mode on-board gateway with 900 Products: Financial services. 14 MHz, WiFi, cellular, GPS and satellite communica- tion options available, as are real time or store and Sutrak Corporation forward software for maintenance and operations. Available as OEM option from bus manufacturers. Made in Canada with U.S. components and is Buy America qualified. 15 Starcraft Bus See Ad On Page 32 2367 Century Dr., Goshen, IN 46528 USA 6899 East 49th Ave. 800-348-7440 Commerce City, CO 80022 USA E-Mail: [email protected] 303-287-2700 Website: Website: www.starcraftbus.com www.sutrakusa.com Products: Products: A division of Forest River Inc., and a ISO 9001 Certified. Heating, ventilating Company Officers: Robert Foley, President & CEO; Berkshire Hathaway Co., is a North America shuttle and air conditioning systems for light rail vehicles, Duane Geiger, Executive V. P. of Sales and Service bus manufactuer. Services markets including hotels, people movers and buses, including school buses. 10 Products: CH Bus Sales, Inc. is the exclusive dis- churches, retirement centers, tour operators, and all tributor of Temsa motorcoaches in the United States, SVI, Inc. dba Specialty Vehicles aspects of public and private transportation. Builds offering the TS30, TS35, and TS45 Temsa products. on Ford, International and GM chassis, and is ADA 440 Mark Leany Dr. Temsa uses high quality production standards stress- compliant, QVM certified, ISO certified and Henderson, NV 89011 USA ing customer satisfaction. The Temsa TS30 and Altoona-tested. 15 702-567-5256 TS35 coaches are the only integral designed 30-and Website: www.specialtyvehicles.com 35-foot coaches in the United States, according to Stertil-Koni Products: Exclusive distributor of trams and trolleys the company. The TS45 full-sized coach, introduced built for SVI by Supreme Corporation. SVI trolleys 200 Log Canoe Circle, in 2014, has top safety features as standard options. are the only ISO-certified trolleys in the United States Stevensville, MD 21666 USA Temsa coaches are constructed from stainless steel and Canada. Front and rear engine models are avail- 410-643-9001 for extra durability and safety and are tested to able. Open, enclosed and removable sidewalls are E-Mail: [email protected] ensure the highest standards. Equipped with a also available. Green alternatives include LPG, CNG Web Site: www.stertil-koni.com Cummins/Allison driveline, Temsa models provide and bio-diesel. SVI also sells all-electric people Products: Inventory of lifts, and working through a power and serviceability. CH Bus Sales is also movers seating up to 23 passengers. Available with network of distributors, Stertil-Koni sells its line of focused on an after-sales service for parts and war- solar panels to extend service range. Also available ranty support, technical assistance, driver training, heavy-duty vehicle lifts throughout the United are low-floor trams, with a capacity of 20 to 120. 14 States and Canada. Expanded manufacturing of its and repair services. Expanding to new locations throughout the United States. 15 mobile column lifts in the United States with manu- Sys2K facturing facilities in Streator, IL. Manufactures Thermo King Corp. mobile column lifts, platform lifts, parallelogram 314 W. 90th St. lifts, in-ground axle engaging lifts, and two-post Minneapolis, MN 55420 USA lifts. ISO 9001 certified, and most lifts are ALI/ETL 253-686-4284 certified. 12 Website: www.thermoking.com Stewart & Stevenson Power Pds - Atlantic Div. 528 Northlake Blvd., Ste. 1000 Products: Bus/motorcoach air conditioning and 180 Route 17 South, Lodi, NJ 07644 USA Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 USA heating parts and systems. 14 201-489-5800 E-Mail: [email protected] 407-358-2000 Website: www.atlanticdda.com E-Mail: [email protected] Trans/Air Manufacturing Company Officers: John Farmer, President; Tim Website: www.sys2k.com Meade, Senior Vice President; Michael McGovern, Company Officer: Carl Sconnely, President Senior Vice President Power Systems. Products: Sys2K's Infinity Business Management Products: Sale and service of diesel and alternative Software is a comprehensive Windows-based busi- fuel engines, transmissions, power generation sys- ness solution. Selected by an international General tems and related products, components, parts and Motors team for implementation at GM’s Chinese accessories. Represents brands such as Detroit parts and service outlets. Daimler Corporation cur- 480 East Locust St., Dallastown, PA 17313 USA Diesel, Allison Transmission, MTU, Mercedes Benz, rently uses Sys2K for its North American Setra tour 717-246-2627 and more. Provides service for equipment in on- bus plant. And with certifications from General Website: www.transairmfg.com highway and off-highway markets: medium- and Motors, Ford Motor Company and Chrysler Products: An ISO 9001 registered firm, manufactur- heavy-duty trucks, buses and coaches, fire and emer- Corporation, along with interfaces with a multitude ing a full line of climate control systems for the gency vehicles, power generation systems, marine of connectivity partners and links to over 150 pricing school, commercial and electric/hybrid vehicle mar- propulsion and support equipment. 15 catalogs, Infinity handles the needs of bus dealer- kets. Units, parts, service, training, warranty and new ships and manufacturing facilities. or aftermarket installations are available through fac- STYL&TECH Inc. Interfaces to other microsoft applications, while tory-owned operations or a network of distribtors 1-2435 Avenue Watt providing a quality, cost-effective solution. Customers throughout North America. 15 Quebec, QC G1P 3X2 CANADA 418-656-1661 can realize significant savings by implementing real- E-Mail: [email protected] time integration across all departments: parts, service, Transign LLC Website: www.stylntech.com finance, CRM, accounting, payroll and rental. 15 3777 Airport Rd., Waterford, MI 48329 USA Company Officers: Roch Champagne 248-623-6400 Products: Design and build services, produces Temsa USA/CH Bus Sales, Inc. Website: www.transignllc.com styling, engineering, tooling, prototype and 3D See Ad On Page 7 Products: LED destination signs, roller curtain destina- metrology. Works with clients to achieve new interi- 1645 Lyndale Ave., North, Suite 102 tion signs, run number boxes and stop request signs. 14 Page 50 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 51 Transit & Paratransit Company and Odyssey XL buses feature sophisticated styling 5601 Hudson Dr., Hudson, OH 44236 USA and offer luxurious travel amenities for the mid-size 630-235-4457 coach market segment. 07 Website: www.taptco.com Products: Training programs for transit and para- Unit Chemical Corp. transit bus drivers. 14 7360 Commercial Way Products: A brokerage firm dedicated to the trans- Henderson, NV 89011 USA Transit Sales International portation industry, offering auto and general liability, 702-564-6454, 702-564-6455 1863 Service Ct., Riverside, CA 92507 USA physical damage, workers’ compensation and bonds. 800-879-8648, or 800-841-1810 (U.S. & Canada) 951-682-2557 Specializing in, and committed to the transportation E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] industry. Offices from Los Angeles to New York. Website: www.unitchemical.com Website: www.transitsales.com Focusing only on the transportation marketplace. 13 Products: POT SHOT®, Portion Control POT Products: Provides quality, used transit buses to cus- SHOT®, POT SHOT® II and POT SHOT® tomers in the United States, Canada, Mexico and TriMark Corp. EXTRA super concentrated liquid toilet deodor- beyond. 14 ants; POT SHOT® II RTU concentrated liquid toi- let deodorant; TIMSEN-AIR packeted toilet Translite Enterprises Inc. deodorant; TIMSEN-AIR tableted toilet deodorant; 107 Trumbull St., K Bldg. ODOR BLOCKS tableted toilet deodorant; ODOR Elizabeth, NJ 07206 USA See Ad On Page 41 CONTROL spray cleaner, odor counteractant; 800-934-3450 500 Bailey Ave. SPIFFY liquid and powdered bus wash; GREEN- E-Mail: [email protected] New Hampton, IA 50659 USA SHEEN liquid vehicle wash; WIPE-OUT graffiti Website: www.translitebusglass.com 641-394-3188 remover; HDX concentrated degreaser and Company Officers: Michael Turner E-Mail: [email protected] GREASE POLICE low voc all-purpose cleaner and Products: yA U.S. and international glass distributor Website: www.trimarkcorp.com degreaser. 13 whose sole market is the bus industry. It has been Company Officers: Scott Perkins, Ric Marzolf, servicing the industry with bus glass and bus wind- Kevin Roths USSC Group shield replacement needs since 1993. 15 Products: An employee-owned company in the 150 Gordon Dr., Exton, PA 19341 USA design and manufacture of hardware products for the 866-312-6820 Transwest Financial Services, LLC bus/motorcoach, recreational vehicle, agricultural, Website: www.usscgroup.com 2980 Leavesley Rd., Gilroy, CA 95020 truck, construction, and industrial enclosure markets. Products: Designs and engineers seating for many 408-847-1206 Offers a wide range of door and compartment han- types of vehicles. This includes durable and E-Mail: [email protected] dles, rotary and slam latches, locking systems, igni- ergonomically-designed seats to reduce day-to-day Website: www.twffinancial.com tion locks, hinges, linkages and electronics including driver fatigue and stress. A privately held company Company Officers: Scott Aldridge, President power lock actuators and keyless entry and related with locations throughout the world, focused on pro- Products: Financing and leasing, discount lines, fac- components. Corporate headquarters in New viding survivability and mobility solutions to the tory ordering and dealer discount, low rates, new or Hampton, IA. TriMark serves the China market commercial and military transportation markets. The used, no money down. 15 through TriMark Xuzhou and the European market Group consists of different companies broken into 3 through its subsidiary, TriMark Europe Ltd, based in segments – seating, fire suppression, and services. 13 Trapeze Group England. TriMark Europe also manufactures and 5800 Explorer Drive sells the West Alloy range of products including Vanner, Inc. Mississaugua, ON L4W 5K9 CANADA locks, hinges, window stays and associated fittings Phone: 905-629-8727 for industrial and leisure vehicles. 15 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.trapezegroup.com Trim-Lok, Inc. Products: Solutions that consider the full enterprise 6855 Hermosa Circle of a transit agency. Trapeze provides advanced soft- Buena Park, CA 90622 USA ware, intelligent transportation systems and mobile 714-562-0500 / 888-TRIM-LOK (874-6565) See Ad On Page 19 technologies. Trapeze offers the following solu- Website: www.trimlok.com 4282 Reynolds Dr., tions: Transit Operations and Workforce Products: A manufactuer of rubber and plastic Hilliard, OH 43026 USA Management, designed to simplify scheduling, fre- extrusion trims and seals. Over 40 years of experi- 800-ACP-OWER (800-227-6937) quent sign-ups, complex pay rules and solve other ence, and supplies parts to over 20 industries. Website: www.vanner.com logistical headaches; Transit Enterprise Asset Providing new product solutions, such as the compa- Products: Providing Hybrid Beltless Alternators™ Management, which tracks equipment and infra- ny’s proprietary Flap Seal and Hatch Seal. (HBA) that are high efficiency DC to DC convert- structure over time, extends their lives and keeps Customers can utilizethe company’s website to ers for Allison H40/50EP Hybrids. Eliminates them safe; Automated Fare Collection designed for request a free copy of Trim-Lok’s Catalog 650 as alternators and associated components. Enough optimal cash management, provides agencies with well as order free product samples to ensure a part capacity to power variable speed electric radiator modern fare media and provides higher utility to works for a specific application. Trim-Lok sales reps fans while running cool and efficiently. VANN- existing investments; Traveler Information delivers can provide design/application assistance. 14 BUS Electrical Systems transmit accurate informa- schedule and real-time information to transit and tion about the 12/24v vehicle batteries with analy- paratransit passengers, whenever and wherever it is Turtle Top Inc. sis and monitoring 24/7 with state of health, over necessary. Transit scheduling and planning and and under voltage, battery imbalance and tempera- paratransit scheduling and dispatch solutions pro- ture, J1939 communication with MUX and teleme- vide true flexibility for an agency, while Business try systems. Enables state-of-charge management Intelligence tools provide views of an agency’s lengthening battery life. Also can work in a closed- data, ensuring that the right information is getting to loop manner with the Hybrid Beltless Alternator™. the right people at the right time. 15 Also offering battery equalizers for MBBM bat- tery monitoring. StartSentry Ultracapacitors also Transportation Insurance Brokers, Inc. (T.I.B.) See Ad On Page 5 provide short burst of energy and eliminate See Ad On Page 33 67819 State Road 15 jumpstarting, reduce operational cost and down- 425 W. Broadway, Suite 400, New Paris, IN 46553 USA time, reduces damaging drain on 12/24v vehicle Glendale, CA 91204 800-296-2105; 574-831-4340 batteries, and will start a vehicle with dead bat- 818-246-2800 Website: www.turtletop.com teries. Vanner inverters and AC Power systems can Website: www.tibinsurance.com Products: The Turtle Top family of Odyssey XLT power 110v AC outlets at passengers’ seats in July/August 2015 BUSLINE Page 51 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 52 buses and coaches. Battery chargers provide high ing operating costs while protecting privacy and Welch Industries performance 3-stage battery charging for 24v DC security with a PCI-DSS compliant solution. 14 650 Red Oak Rd., battery banks for buses and coaches. 11 Stockbridge, GA 30281 USA Voith Turbo Inc. 770-474-1150 Vapor Bus Internation - A WABTEC Company 210 Harris Ave., Unit #1 E-Mail: [email protected] Sacramento, CA 95838 USA Website: www.welchindustries.com 916-925-8241 Company Officers : Lamar Welch, Proprieter; Website: www.voithturbo.com Wanda Johnson, Office Manager Products: Manufacturer of automatic transmissions Products: Air conditioning components: remanufac- 1010 Johnson Dr., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 USA and secondary breaking systems. 12 tured compressors, new condenser coils, clutches, 847-777-6400 valves, hoses, switches. Auxiliary air conditioning E-Mail: [email protected] Volvo Buses systems for most coaches. 15 Website: www.vapordoors.com Contact Prevost at: 35 Gagnon Blvd. Company Officers: John Condon, Vice President of Ste-Claire, QC G0R 2V0 Western Bus Parts & Service Sales, North America CANADA 95 Philip Ave. Products: A door equipment supplier to the North 877-773-8678 USA; 418-883-3391 CANADA North Vancouver, BC V7S 2B9 American bus industry, offering products for transit Website: www.volvobuses.com, 604-980-4844 and commuter buses, intercity and motorcoaches, www.prevostcar.com E-Mail: [email protected] shuttle and commercial vehicles. Offers complete Products: One of the world’s largest manufacturers Website: www.westernbus.ca automatic door systems as well as individual compo- of buses and bus chassis. Products include city Company Officers : Mark W. Smith nents such as actuator devices, door controls, door buses, intercity buses and tourist coaches. Volvo Products: Motorcoach update specialists. Numerous panels, seals, and door accessories. Rugged, high per- Buses has production activities in Europe, North Prevost and MCI programs available, including H3 formance actuators are available in electric or pneu- and South America, Asia and Africa. The head one-piece windshiels and custom headlamp updates. matic configurations. Door control options from sim- office is in Sweden where product planning and Complete collision, restoration and mechanical ple elecro-mechanical devices to high-capability, development are primarily concentrated. 15 repairs to all makes and models of coaches. microprocessor-based systems. 15 Extensive stock of new, used and rebuilt parts. Vossloh Kiepe Corp. Custom fabrication shop. MCI Authorized Service Vehicle Inspection Systems, Inc. (VIS) 262 SW Marine Dr. and Warranty Centre. 15 Vancouver, BC V5X 2R5 CANADA 604-324-2454 Willingham Inc. E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.vossloh-kiepe.com Company Officers : Klaus Peter Canavan Products: Electric drives for battery, hybrid and trol- See Ad On Page 41 ley buses; current collector systems; auxiliary invert- 6317 McCoy Rd., Suite 110, ers; battery chargers; and LVPS. 15 See Ad On Page 17 Orlando, FL 32822 USA 800-837-5145 20008 244th Ave. S.E., E-Mail: [email protected] Vossloh Kiepe Inc. Maple Valley, WA 98038 USA Website: www.vispolish.com 425-432-9867 FAX: 425-432-3668 Company Officer: Mark Keegans, Vice President Website: www.willinghaminc.com Products: Manufactures the VIS-Check and VIS- Products: Seatcovers, complete interiors, floors, Polish equipment to assist in automating the service step tread kits, parcel rack door and bay door pis- and maintenance processes in the transit and trans- tons, foam rubber replacement kits, net pockets, cup portation industry. 15 holders, grab handles and accessories. Seat parts for all models. 12 VenTek International 359 Curie Dr. 1260 A Holm Rd., Petaluma, CA 94954 USA Alpharetta, GA 30005 USA XL Hybrids 707-773-3373 770-754-0918 145 Newton St., E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Brighton, MA 02135 USA Website: www.ventek-intl.com Website: www.vossloh-north-america.com 617-718-0329 Products: Transit fare collection systems. 12 Company Officers: Klaus Roehmer, President & E-Mail: [email protected] CEO Website: www.xlhybrids.com Vix Technology Products: For over a century, Vossloh Kiepe has Company Officers: Tod Hynes, Founder and 710 Second Ave., Suite 950, been supplying electrical systems used on road and President; Clay Siegert. Vice President and Co- Seattle, WA 98104 USA rail vehicles operating on (sub)urban public trans- founder 206-749-5500 ext. 3 portation services. Customized and efficient solu- Products: Manufactures and installs hybrid electric E-Mail: [email protected] tions address the ultimate quality requirements, with powertrains for vans and chassis. The company’s XL3 Website: www.vixtechnology.com special emphasis on economic efficiency and ecolo- hybrid electric powertrain can be installed on new or Products: Offers an account-based Auto mated Fare gy. The range includes integrated system solutions used vehicles. SL Hybrids’ regenerative braking tech- Collection (AFC) solution based on contactless and for new vehicles, the revamping of older vehicles, nology stores energy normally wasted while braking mobile technology. Helping transit agencies reduce turnkey projects, components, and a wide array of and reapplies it during acceleration. This results in 25 costs, gain ridership intelligence and improve rider services. Products include HVAC systems; APS sys- percent increase in MPG, which equates to a 20 per- experience through the Vix eO (easy-open) system. tems; electric bus drives for battery, fuel cell, hybrid cent reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emis- Acceptable payment methods include various contact- and trolley buses. 15 sions. 15 less media: credit/debit cards, pre-paid cards, agency issued transit cards, third party cards such as college WEH Technologies Inc. ZF Industries, Inc. or employer IDs, and mobile wallets and phones. 24903 Laguna Edge Dr., 777 Hickory Hill Dr., As a global company, Vix has client experience Katy, TX 77494 USA Vernon Hills, IL 60061 USA including Stockholm, London, Seattle and Salt Lake 832-331-0021 847-478-6840 City with more than 24 years of experience, 14 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.zf.com/us offices in 10 countries, and solutions processing in Website: www.weh.us Products: Axles, suspension parts and systems, excess of 4.8 billion financial transactions per year. Products: WEH offers a range of NGV1 compatable transmission parts and systems. 14 Focus is improving the rider’s experience and reduc- products for CNG vehicle refueling. 12 Page 52 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 4:51 PM Page 53 CTAA Expo 2015 Held In Tampa The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) Leadership; Understanding Alternative Transportation; Healthcare & EXPO 2015 featured networking opportunities, educational and training Transportation - Succeeding in the New Era; Implementing Strategic sessions/workshops, a transportation roadeo, various awards presenta- Redesign & Innovations - The Changing Role of Community tions, a trade fair, educational tours and entertainment. The event took Transportation; Tribal Transit - Moving Forward; Smart Financing for Your place May 31-June 5 at the Tampa Convention Center, in Tampa, FL. Agency’s Future - Developing Better Outcomes; and, State Associations This year’s trade fair included a collection of manufacturers and con- Exchanging Ideas - The Changing Role of Community Transportation. sultants. Attendees were able to meet vendors, and take an in-depth look The 26th Annual National Community Transportation Roadeo, held at the newest products and services available for the community trans- May 30-31 in Tampa as part of EXPO 2015, drew drivers from around the portation industry. country to compete for top scores on a course that tested skills on every level of the drivers’ abilities. Felix Vitandi, of the Central Texas Rural Transit District, in Coleman, TX, was named the Otis Reed Jr. Driver of the Year at the roadeo. Vitandi, a multiple-year veteran of the national competition, secured the award by winning the Body-on-Chassis Division. Lester Adams, of Mississippi Valley State University Mass Transit, in Itta Bena, MS, was the top con- tender in the Minivan Division. Keith Patterson, of CARTS, in Cullman, AL, earned Rookie of the Year honors via his second place showing in the Body-on-Chassis Division. A total of 84 drivers competed in the national event, with more than 110 volunteer judges evaluating the competition. Meanwhile, Jim Moulton, of Addison County Transit Resources and Stagecoach Transportation Services, in Central Vermont, was named the 2015 Community Transportation Manager of the Year during the Awards Breakfast, on June 3, as part of EXPO 2015. Also, the state of Washington’s Mason Transit Authority was recognized as the Rural Community Transportation System of the Year, while Utah’s Cache Valley Transit District took home similar honors as the Urban Community Transportation System of the Year. Photo courtesy of CTAA Other awards included the Iowa Public Transit Association named Among the educational sessions available at EXPO 2015 were those State Association of the Year; Knoxville-Knox County Community that focused on ridesharing, how to harness new technology, the chang- Action Committee receiving the Dr. and Mrs. William and Budd Bell ing role of community transportation, improving service delivery, and Award; John Johnson, of the Mississippi Public Transit Association, hon- how to improve communication with employees and customers. ored with the Dr. Aaron Henry Leadership Award; and Dwight Mengel, of Also at EXPO 2015, the “Idea Cafes” sessions allowed attendees the the Tompkins County Department of Social Services, was recognized opportunity to share questions, ideas and insights while participating in with the George Rucker Memorial Award. group brainstorming activities. Conference attendees submitted ideas before and during the conference. CTAA EXPO 2016 is scheduled for May 22-27, in Portland, OR. Visit Idea sessions included such topics as: Enhancing Communications and www.ctaa.org for more information. ARBOC Celebrates 2,000th Bus Produced On April 9, 2015, ARBOC floor bus concept and grown Specialty Vehicles presented it into a widely accepted its 2,000th bus to customer transportation solution for Oklahoma State University. transit operators all across A milestone luncheon cele- North America. It took us bration was held at around 4 years to reach bus ARBOC’s Mid dlebury, IN, number 1,000 and then, just a bus plant, with special little over 2 years to reach bus acknowledgement giv en to number 2,000. This milestone Tom Duncan, transit manag- celebration was a great oppor- er for OSU, Brent Roy, tunity to recognize the hard regional sales manager for work and dedication of all of National Bus Sales, and all the men and women who of the employees at ARBOC work at this company, many Specialty Vehicles. of which have been here Pictured, left to right, are Joe Kizinski, regional sales at ARBOC; Brent Roy said, “Being a since we started.” Don Roberts, president & CEO of ARBOC; Tom Duncan, transit manager at part of this incredible mile- ARBOC Specialty Vehi - Oklahoma State University; and Brent Roy, regional sales manager at National Bus Sales. stone is very special for me cles offers low floor cutaway since I have been selling and promoting the on the market today.” bus technology that allows vehicle access for pas- ARBOC product since it was first developed. Don Roberts, president & CEO of ARBOC sengers of all abilities, including passengers with This ARBOC bus has established a reputation Specialty Vehicles, said, “I am extremely proud to special needs. for being one of the safest and well-built buses say that ARBOC has taken the small cutaway low- Learn more at www.ARBOCsv.com. July/August 2015 BUSLINE Page 53 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 54 PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Bob Harbin To Retire As President/CEO Of Freightliner, SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSES David Carson Named To Lead Company Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. resources for DTNA. Carson joined (FCCC) has announced the retirement of DTNA in 2001 and has served in a series president and CEO Bob Harbin, effective of senior leadership positions, and July 31. became a member of the DTNA “Harbin’s retirement brings to a close a Operating Committee in 2009. Carson distinguished career of more than 30 will assume the new duties August 1. A years as a leader and innovator in the successor to Carson will be announced at transportation industry. He’s served as a later time. president and CEO of FCCC since 2006, FCCC is a manufacturer of gas, where he helped push the company to its diesel and alternative-fuel chassis for current status. the medium-duty pickup and delivery “He also increased resources to strength- markets. It offers 24/7 factory direct Bob Harbin David Carson en FCCC’s dealer- and customer-support support, a nationwide service network systems as well as its development of inno- more than 20 years at Chrysler, serving in man- with more than 400 dealers in the U.S. vative alternative-fuel products. Everyone at agement roles at a number of the automaker’s and Canada, and an official customer-sup- Daimler Trucks North America and FCCC is plants before being promoted to chairman and port mobile app. FCCC also manufactures incredibly grateful to Bob for his many years of technical director of a joint Chrysler-BMW chassis for the motor home, school bus and distinguished and dedicated service,” said venture in Brazil. shuttle bus markets. It is a subsidiary of Martin Daum, president and CEO of Daimler Harbin will be succeeded as president and Daimler Trucks North America LLC, a Trucks North America (DTNA). CEO of FCCC by David Carson, who current- Daimler company. Prior to joining FCCC, Harbin worked for ly serves as general manager of human Visit www.freightlinerchassis.com. Chesnut Ridge Hires Ron Mosby ABC Hires Joe Lunny As Anthony Tomasello As Joins S.O.R.T.A. Transit Bus And Service Surface Transportation Board Of Trustees Sales Specialist Manager Ron Mosby, executive director of Journey to ABC Companies has hired Joe Lunny as Chestnut Ridge Foam Inc., located in Liberty, a non-profit, faith-based organization, transit bus and service sales specialist for the Latrobe, PA, recently hired Anthony Tomasello has joined the Southwest Ohio Regional Eastern Region of the United States. as the new surface transportation manager. Transit Authority’s board of trustees. Lunny has more than 25 years of bus sales Tomasello has several years of business to Mosby also hosts the weekly radio show, and management experience, most of that time business sales and territory management expe- “Glimpses of the serving the transit bus industry along the East rience within the technology and capital equip- Kingdom,” that Coast. Previously, he was southeast regional ment sector. airs on WGRI, sales manager at New Flyer Industries. Tomasello’s primary role is to expand and Inspirational 1050 He was also vice president/sales and market- grow the Surface Tran sportation Div ision AM. Previously, ing for two bus dealerships, and was the owner through in corporating the companies’ fire- he served as sen- and CEO of the resistant cushioning products, which comply ior manager of first commercial- with F.R.A and public affairs for only Blue Bird F.T.A. fire safety Walmart, where bus dealership in criteria, and into he oversaw gov- New England. O.E.M. specifica- ernment and pub- Lunny will tions at the appli- lic relations for serve customers Ron Mosby cable levels (I.E. more than 140 east of the Miss - state, county, lo - stores throughout Ohio. He has also held the role issippi River, cal, individual of public information officer for the Ohio working with transit authori- Department of Transportation’s District 8, and Jim Morrison, ties, consultants, served as chief of staff for three former who manages vehicle manufac- Cincinnati, OH, City Council members. the Western Joe Lunny tures, etc.) Mosby currently serves on the North College Region. They are Hill, OH, City Council. He has a bachelor’s The Surface Anthony Tomasello teamed with two dealerships in the sales and Transportation degree in communication arts from the service of New Flyer transit buses. DATTCO div ision consists of three main markets: passen- University of Cincinnati and is a graduate of the Inc., based in New Britain, CT, will cover the ger rail, buses, and boating/marine seating. United States Navy Officer Candidate School. New England states, while Creative Bus Sales’ Tomasello is a graduate from West Virginia Metro is a non-profit, tax-funded public serv- territory is Texas and Oklahoma. University, where he earned a B.S. in public ice of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit relations & business management. Authority, providing about 17 million rides per Visit www.abc-companies.com Visit www.chestnutridgefoam.com. year. Visit www.go-metro.com. for more information. Page 54 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 55 SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSES Temsa Temsa Temsa TS 30 Temsa TS 35 The Temsa TS 30 coach is manufactured in Turkey and is distrib- The Temsa TS 35 coach is manufactured in Turkey and is dis- uted in the United States, exclusively by CH Bus Sales, LLC. The TS tributed in the United States and Canada exclusively by CH Bus 30 is a fully integral designed mid-size coach that provides the Sales, LLC. The TS 35 is a fully integral designed mid-size coach same level of comfort and amenities as a full size coach. that provides the same level of comfort and amenities as a full The TS 30 has independent front suspension and automatic size coach. This mid-size coach offers a luxurious and spacious transmission, contributing to a smooth, comfortable drive. With an interior for passengers and driver. American driveline (Cummins/Allison), the TS 30 provides power With an American driveline (Cummins/Allison), the TS 35 pro- and serviceability. These are combined with European craftsman- vides power and serviceability. These are combined with ship to create a high quality driving experience. It is stringently European craftsmanship to create a high quality driving experi- tested to ensure the highest standards. ence. Despite its compact dimensions, the TS 30 has a tough, integral The TS 35 is constructed from stainless steel for extra durabil- stainless steel chassis for extra durability and safety. The interior ity and safety. It is stringently tested to ensure the highest stan- integrates a high quality heating and air conditioning system, dards. The TS 35 is appropriate for smaller groups, more econom- abundant luggage space, a restroom and reclining seats. ical to purchase and operate than a larger coach, but with the The TS 30 is appropriate for smaller groups and is more eco- same high-end features, according to the company. nomical to purchase and operate than a larger coach, according to the company. It is fuel efficient and kind to the environment as CH Bus Sales, LLC well as an operator’s finances. 1645 Lyndale Ave. North, Suite 102, Faribault, MN 55021 USA Phone: 507-331-7911; Fax: 507-331-1338 CH Bus Sales, LLC Website: www.chbussales.com 1645 Lyndale Ave. North, Suite 102, Faribault, MN 55021 USA Phone: 507-331-7911; Fax: 507-331-1338 Website: www.chbussales.com Model...... Temsa TS 35 Model ...... Temsa TS 30 Seating Capacity...... 40 Passengers w/restroom Seating Capacity...... 34 passengers w/restroom Length...... 35’ Length...... 30.64’ Width ...... 100.4” Width...... 94.64” Height ...... 11.5’ Height...... 10.89’ (including air conditioner) Engine...... Cummins ISL 8.9 345 HP-EPA13 Engine...... Cummins ISB 6.7 250 HP-EPA 13 Type of Fuel...... Diesel Type of Fuel...... Diesel Chassis...... Frameless monocoque in stainless steel Chassis...... Frameless monocoque in stainless steel Air Conditioning...... Full automatic convector system/ Air Conditioning...... Full auto HVAC system/ Roof type air conditioning unit 32 KW/Carrier 05G roof type unit (27 KW cooling, 39 KW heating) Wheelchair Lift Option ...... Yes Wheelchair Lift Option ...... Yes Steering...... Power steering Steering ...... ZF Suspension ...... Independent front suspension Suspension...... Independent front suspension w/shock absorber w/adjustable shock absorber July/August 2015 BUSLINE Page 55 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 56 SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSES SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSES Turtle Top Turtle Top Odyssey XLT The Odyssey XLT shuttle bus and motorcoach series provides up to 51 passengers with an outstanding travel experience. Built Odyssey XL on the Freightliner FM2 chassis, Turtle Top gives added focus The Odyssey XL shuttle bus and motorcoach series extends toward road stability, passenger comfort, vehicle dependability, Turtle Top’s most popular shuttle to provide up to 37 passen- quality, and safety. Customized travel amenities and increased gers with a great ride. These are available on the Ford F550, passenger and storage capacity are available for churches, col- F650, F750 and Freightliner chassis and provide road stability, leges, city and county transportation authorities, assisted living passenger comfort, dependability, quality and safety. Selecting services, cross-country touring companies, excursion compa- the Odyssey XL increases passenger capacity for churches, col- nies and many more transportation opportunities. leges, city and county transportation authorities, assisted liv- Turtle Top ing services, cross-country touring companies, excursion com- panies and many more transportation opportunities. 67819 State Road 15 New Paris, IN 46553 Turtle Top 800-296-2105 67819 State Road 15 Email: [email protected] New Paris, IN 46553 www.turtletop.com 800-296-2105 Email: [email protected] www.turtletop.com ODYSSEY XL FEATURES ODYSSEY XLT FEATURES • Ford F550, F650 or Freightliner M2 Chassis • Freightliner M2-106 Chassis • Aerodynamic automotive styling • 33,000 GVW • Clear view windows • Aerodynamic automotive styling • Up to 33 passenger on the Ford F550* • Clear view windows • Up to 37 passengers on the Ford F650* • Up to 51 passenger capacity* • Up to 41 passengers on the FM2* • Wide interior with double row luxury seating • Wide interior with double row luxury seating • Flexible floor plans including wheelchair capability • Flexible floor plans including wheelchair capability • Meets and exceeds FMVSS regulations • Meets and exceeds FMVSS regulations • Qualifies for Buy America • Qualifies for Buy America and is Altoona tested • Steel roll cage with full perimeter steel floor • Steel roll cage with full perimeter steel floor • Body and A/C warranty •Body and air conditioning warranty *CDL required *CDL required Page 56 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 57 SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSES SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSES Turtle Top Turtle Top Odyssey The Odyssey family of buses provides a first-class travel experience for up to 25 passengers on the Chevrolet and Ford Terra Transit chassis. With innovation, styling, and quality, the Odyssey shut- The Terra Transit shuttle bus is an economical complement tle bus is designed for churches, day cares, airport shuttles, to Turtle Top's mid-size fleet. This abridged version of the assisted living facilities, colleges, sports teams, and mobile Odyssey also offers seating for up to 25 passengers and main- businesses. tains the same Turtle Top safety standards. Riders will find it easy to enter and exit with ample headroom and aisle passage. Turtle Top With a variety of floor plans, companies can meet their needs 67819 State Road 15 for storage, seating preferences, and wheelchair accessibility. A New Paris, IN 46553 full roll cage, quality construction, and 2-year warranty make 800-296-2105 this an affordable and practical choice for safe, dependable transportation. Email: [email protected] www.turtletop.com Turtle Top 67819 State Road 15 New Paris, IN 46553 800-296-2105 Email: [email protected] www.turtletop.com ODYSSEY FEATURES TERRA TRANSIT FEATURES • Ford E-450 or Chevrolet G-4500 chassis • Ford E-series or Chevy G-series chassis • Aerodynamic automotive styling • Overall Vehicle Length of 23’-29’ • Clear view windows • 78” Interior Height / 94” Wall to Wall • Up to 24 passenger capacity* • Flat Floor Standard • Low wide enclosed entrance • Fully Welded Steel Roll Cage w/ Rust Inhibitor • Flexible floor plans including wheelchair capability • High Gloss 1-Piece Composite Exterior Side • Meets and exceeds FMVSS regulations Panels w/ UV Protection • Qualifies for Buy America and is Altoona tested • GXL Wiring for all Interior & Exterior Components • Steel roll cage with full perimeter steel floor • Exterior LED Lighting • Body and A/C warranty • Up to 25 Passengers + Driver* *CDL required *CDL required July/August 2015 BUSLINE Page 57 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 58 SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSES SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSES Turtle Top ARBOC Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Mobility Van Terra Low Floor The Van Terra shuttle bus showcases both strength and versatility. All types of passengers, including senior living Riders of all abilities no longer need to contend with steps in agencies, find it easy to enter and exit with ample headroom the most accessible low-floor cutaway bus in the industry today. and aisle passage. It is a great alternative to the standard 15- The ARBOC Spirit of Mobility, built on the Chevy G4500 chassis, passenger van. The Van Terra maneuvers like a van but has provides a single, non-discriminatory patented angled and the stability of a dual rear wheel bus. Extended rear wheel accessible entranceway. The Spirity of Mobility comes standard stance with a full roll cage, quality construction, and sleek with a full 4-corner air-ride kneeling feature, allowing for an styling make this an affordable and practical choice for safe industry leading 1:6 power ramp slope on flat ground, according dependable transportation. to ARBOC Specialty Vehicles. Now every passenger, including wheelchair riders and power Turtle Top scooters can experience what true random access really means. 67819 State Road 15 This bus provides speed of operation, ride quality, passenger New Paris, IN 46553 dignity and safety. 800-296-2105 Email: [email protected] ARBOC Specialty Vehicles www.turtletop.com 51165 Greenfield Pkwy., Middlebury, IN 46540 574-825-4880 • Fax: 574-825-1750 Website: www.ARBOCsv.com VAN TERRA FEATURES • Ford E-350, Chevrolet Express, or GMC Savana 3500 chassis • 15 - 18 passenger alternative * • Low, wide enclosed entrance • Wide aisle with interior headroom • Wide wheelbase stance for road stability • Flexible floor plans, including wheelchair capability Model ...... Spirit of Mobility • Meets and exceeds FMVSS regulations Seating Capacity...... 12 to 23 • Altoona tested Length...... 23’, 26’ & 28’ • Steel roll cage with school bus roll-over crush test Width ...... 96” • CDL license not required in most states ** Height...... 110” • The most storage in its class Engine...... 6.0L Vortec V8, Optional 6.6L Duramax Diesel Transmission...... 6-Speed Automatic * Some floorplans include wheelchair/luggage areas that reduce Chassis...... GM 4500 the number of seats. The maximum possible occupancy in this Air Conditioning...... Passenger A/C up to 80btu class is 18 seats. Wheelchair Access Option...... Low Floor Ramp Entrance, Up to 7 Positions ** Vehicles with 15 occupants or less do not require CDL in most Steering...... GM Power states. Those with 16 or more do require a CDL. Suspension ...... 4-Corner Air Ride Kneeling Page 58 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 59 SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSES SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSES ARBOC Specialty Vehicles ARBOC Specialty Vehicles Spirit Of Freedom Spirit Of Liberty Low Floor Low Floor The innovative Spirit of Freedom is the first and only bus of Introducing the ARBOC Spirit of Liberty. Finally, a rear-engine its kind, offering all the benefits of a low-floor bus at a compet- “medium-duty” low floor bus with floorplan flexibility. Available itive price. The Spirit of Freedom is built on a conventional GM in 30 and 35-foot lengths, the Spirit of Liberty can accommodate G4500 chassis and rides on OEM spring suspension, all while up to 37 passengers with additional standees, along with indus- exceeding ADA guidelines with a 1:5 power ramp slope on flat try leading six wheelchair positions, according to ARBOC ground. Specialty Vehicles. This is a truly accessible bus for all passen- Utilizing the GM suspension provides the added benefit of gers, with no step-up in the rear of the bus. lower maintenance costs over the life-cycle of the vehicle. The ARBOC’s patented technology offers an angled entranceway extra wide patented angled entry opening makes this an ideal while exceeding ADA guidelines with a 1:6 power ramp slope on bus for airport and hotel shuttles as well as transit agencies. flat ground for passengers in need of extra assistance and Say goodbye to risky steps and wheelchair lifts and say hello to wheelchair accessibility. Backed by a Cummins ISB 6.7L diesel the future of the cutaway bus. engine and Allison transmission, serviceability and reliability make the Spirit of Liberty the right choice as a transportation ARBOC Specialty Vehicles solution. 51165 Greenfield Pkwy., Middlebury, IN 46540 574-825-4880 • Fax: 574-825-1750 ARBOC Specialty Vehicles Website: www.ARBOCsv.com 51165 Greenfield Pkwy., Middlebury, IN 46540 574-825-4880 • Fax: 574-825-1750 Website: www.ARBOCsv.com Model...... Spirit of Freedom Model...... Spirit of Liberty Seating Capacity...... 12 to 23 Seating Capacity...... Up to 37 passengers plus standees Length...... 24’, 27’, 29’ Length ...... 30’, 35’ Width ...... 96” Width...... 100” Height ...... 112” Height ...... 120” Engine...... 6.0L Vortec V8, Optional 6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine...... 240 HP ISB Cummins 6.7 Liter Transmission...... 6-Speed Automatic Transmission...... Allison B220 6-SPD Chassis...... GM 4500 Chassis...... XBA Freightliner Custom Chassis Air Conditioning...... Passenger A/C up to 80btu Air Conditioning...... Roof Mounted Evaporator; Dash Wheelchair Access Option...... Low Floor Ramp Entrance, Mounted w/Opt. Overhead Aux. Heat Up to 7 Positions Wheelchair Ramp Option...... Braun or Ricon, Steering...... GM Power Up to 6 Positions Suspension...... OEM Springs Suspension ...... Air-2 Bag at each axle with electronic height control July/August 2015 BUSLINE Page 59 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 60 SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSES SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSES Micro Bird Commercial Micro Bird Commercial CT-Series DLX CTS-Series The new Ford Transit chassis is revolutionizing the commer- Micro Bird Commercial designs and manufactures a complete cial bus market. Offered in gas or diesel, recent tests demon- line of commercial buses built with superior durability. The CTS- strate day-to-day fuel economy of up to 38 percent compared to Series delivers exceptional safety and stability, making this bus other shuttle bus chassis. The Transit chassis also offers a new an excellent choice for special needs applications. This bus is encased capless fuel filler, and an improved engine compart- ready to be equipped with a variety of options to suit the needs ment layout in both 3.2 diesel and 3.7 gas litre engines, that are of any passenger. The CTS-Series (CT-Series) offers a new design, proven worldwide. with more visibility and a more comfortable driver’s area, with In addition to many of the Micro Bird body benefits, such as easy access to controls. the reinforced structure and the superior insulation, the wider center aisle of the CT-Series enhances passenger comfort. The Micro Bird Commercial overall look of this new vehicle is contemporary and stylish. 3000 Girardin Street Drummondville, Quebec J2E 0A1 Micro Bird Commercial 855-628-MBUS (6287) 3000 Girardin Street Fax: 819-475-9633 Drummondville, Quebec J2E 0A1 Email: [email protected] 855-628-MBUS (6287) Website: www.mbcbus.com Fax: 819-475-9633 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mbcbus.com Model ...... CTS-Series Model...... CT-Series Seating Capacity...... Up to 11 passengers Seating Capacity...... Up to 17 passengers Length ...... 273” Length ...... 273” Width...... 86” Width...... 86” Height ...... 106” Height ...... 106” Engine...... 3,7L V6 or 3,2L 15 Diesel Engine...... 3,7L V6 or 3,2L 15 Diesel Transmission...... 6 speed AOD w/Selectshift Transmission...... 6 speed AOD w/Selectshift Chassis...... Ford Transit T350 Chassis...... Ford Transit T350 Air Conditioning ...... Up to 55K BTU Air Conditioning ...... Up to 55K BTU Wheelchair lift...... Standard Steering...... Tilt-Standard Steering...... Tilt-Standard Suspension...... Leaf Spring Suspension...... Leaf Spring Wheelbase...... 156” Wheelbase...... 156” Page 60 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 61 SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSES SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSES Micro Bird Commercial Micro Bird Commercial DS-Series The DS-Series, a dual rear wheel special needs vehicle, D-Series delivers superior safety and a smoother ride because of the The D-Series is a dual rear wheel bus made of six longitu- energy absorbing blocks that absorb the road vibration. dinal structural beams, combined with one-piece galvanized Recessed wheelchair tracks, Slide N’Click or floor pocket steel roof bows that enhance safety and roll-over protection. anchorages, offer safe and secure transportation for special This mid-size bus can be built to accommodate various types needs passengers. of configurations, seating up to 25 passengers, plus a rear The double-leaf wheelchair doors offer protection on luggage compartment (Ford chassis). both sides of the lift, thus adding to passenger safety, while Micro Bird buses are purpose-built for tours, assisted liv- offering superior weather seal and door strength. ing, public transit, shuttle markets and more. Several options such as luxury seats, extra wide rear view window, flat screen Micro Bird Commercial TV, and panoramic windows, are offered to enhance the pas- 3000 Girardin Street senger experience. A propane system is also available. Drummondville, Quebec J2E 0A1 855-628-MBUS (6287) Micro Bird Commercial Fax: 819-475-9633 3000 Girardin Street Email: [email protected] Drummondville, Quebec J2E 0A1 Website: www.mbcbus.com 855-628-MBUS (6287) Fax: 819-475-9633 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mbcbus.com Model ...... DS-Series Model...... D-Series Seating Capacity...... Up to 22 passengers Seating Capacity...... Up to 25 passengers+ rear luggage Length ...... From 283” to 315” Length ...... From 257” to 346” Width ...... 96” Width ...... 96” Height ...... 118” Height...... 111” or 113” Engine...... Ford 5,4 L - 6,8 L or GM 6,0 L - 6,6 L Diesel Engine...... Ford 5,4 L - 6,8 L or GM 6,0 L - 6,6 L Diesel Transmission...... Ford 5-Speed AOD or GM 6-Speed AOD Transmission...... 6-Speed AOD Chassis...... Ford E350 & E450 or GM 3500 & 4500 Chassis...... Ford E350 & E450 or GM 3500 & 4500 Air Conditioning ...... Up to 82K BTU Air Conditioning ...... Up to 82K BTU Wheelchair Lift ...... Standard Steering...... Tilt-Standard Steering...... Tilt-Standard Suspension ...... Leaf Spring - Mor/Ryde or Air Suspension ...... Leaf Spring - Mor/Ryde or Air Wheelbase ...... From 138” to 226” Wheelbase...... From 138” to 191” July/August 2015 BUSLINE Page 61 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 62 SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSES ABC Companies Home of the Best Full-Service Travel Plaza in Northern Illinois Featuring… Van Hool CX35 Seating for 175, Homestyle Cooking, Daily Specials, The new Van Hool CX35 was created to meet the diverse Buffet, Soup & Salad Bar, Full Menu, Carry-Out needs of customers, further demonstrating ABC Companies’ commitment to the North American market. (815) 562-5840 The Van Hool CX45 and the CX35 share a nearly identical design with many commonly used parts and components that can drive some high-value benefits to operators. A dra- matic reduction in spare parts investment is an obvious advantage, but for operators who already run the Van Hool CX45 in their fleet, the need for driver and mechanic training is greatly mitigated. With many exclusive features unique to the small Seating for 40, Specialty Sandwiches, coach segment, the new Van Hool CX35 offers a user- Stromboli, Fresh Salads & Pizza, friendly design and delivers added benefits in addition to Hand-Dipped Ice Cream! the durability, comfort and reliability operators expect (815) 561-9595 from Van Hool. ABC Companies; 1506 30th Street, NW; Faribault, MN 55021 Designated Bus Parking and USA; Phone: 800-222-2875; Fax: 507-334-0246 Pull-Thru Fueling Island E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.abc-companies.com Bus Drivers & Tour Guides Eat free! Mini-Mall — 2 Stores with over 5,000 sq. ft. of shopping! CX45/CX35 INTERCHANGEABLE PARTS: • Glass ATM,Major Credit Cards accepted. • Headlamps • Front and Rear Bumpers I-39 & Hwy 38, Exit 99 • Suspension Parts • Radiator and Fan Rochelle, IL • A/C Condenser and Motors • HVAC Evaporators and Motors OPEN 24 HOURS • Steering Components • Drive and Front Axle Please call ahead! Page 62 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 63 Cobb County Transit: Continued From Page 23 “We are a convenience oriented society now — I think sometimes to our detriment — nonetheless, that is where we are. People want to have a choice. wraps could be made to allow police and others to see inside the buses. They may not want to take public transportation all the time, but they want “The police have been very supportive. They even patrol our transit cen- the choice, and that is all about convenience. I think we have to respond to ters to make sure no one is disturbing our customers,” Pubillones said. that market. “Anytime we have an issue, we get quick response from our local law “Furthermore, transit buses roll on roads; therefore, roads are extremely enforcement agencies.” important. Making sure we have good infrastructure all the way around is critical.” ‘Expect The Best’ DiMassimo said Cobb County and many areas in the country have a “mature” infrastructure, in that the roadway and transportation network in ince its inception, CCT has employed a small core staff, as its service such areas has been extensively developed. is privatized. Drivers, customer service professionals and dispatchers “The ability to continue to expand transportation networks must be done Swork for Transdev, the system’s private contractor. in the most cost effective way,” she said “Sometimes that may be widening “We have seven staff people who actually work for CCT, but with or constructing a new road. Expanding a network by introducing or expand- Transdev, we look and act like one system,” DiMassimo said. ing public transit service is the most cost effective and efficient way, and it is The slogan that all Cobb County employees work under is “Expect the what the public transit customer base desires. best.” “One of things I feel very hopeful about is, as a nation, we are starting to “You will not find more talented, more committed public servants any- see that we must use all the tools in the tool kit for our transportation systems. where than right here in Cobb County ,and that is also true for the employ- That doesn’t mean we no longer love our cars and love the road, it just means ees at Cobb Community Transit,” DiMassimo said. “They are often recog- we need more options. Simply expanding roadways is not going to get us nized at the top at whatever career path they are in, and they will do whatev- where we want to be. When a roadway is expanded, it eventually fills back er it takes to make sure we provide the best service. The slogan for Cobb up and then it must be expanded again. From an environmental, cost and County is ‘Expect the best,’ and we believe in it and live it everyday. maintenance perspective, that often is not the best business choice to make. “On the Transdev side, we have had an extraordinary partnership with I think we are going to see a resurgence and growth in our transit network, them in providing the service. They also understand the ‘Expect the best’ complementary to our nation’s overall transportation network, because it is mentality and are living it as a private sector partner. We have seen some dra- the best business decision to make. matic improvements in customer service, and with drivers. We have an award “I think the future of transit overall is pretty bright. My hope is that the every quarter to recognize an outstanding employee or employees from flexibility on the funding side of the equation catches up.” Transdev. Since they are not Cobb County employees and we don’t have other ways to recognize them, we do it publically with a resolution from our Contact: Cobb County Department of Transportation, Marietta, GA. board.” Phone: 770-528-1614. Website: www.cobbcounty.org/cct. Franklin added: “I can’t say enough about the CCT staff. They go above and beyond the call of duty.” A Convenience Oriented Society The Last Step in Arriving Safely ne of the major challenges for most public transit systems in the United State is funding. Such is the case for CCT, as well, accord- Oing to DiMassimo. The federal government’s lack of action on a long-term transportation bill is not helping matters, she added. “With federal transportation funding, we are nearing the cliff again and we still don’t have Congressional action on a transportation bill that is longer term — it is always short-term resolutions,” she said. “Funding at the feder- al level for the past several years has been, and will continue to be, an issue. “In Georgia, the state doesn’t currently provide any substantive funding for transit. However, during the last session there was a transportation bill passed that is providing a new source of state funding, and it includes a com- ponent that offers some opportunity for public transit. “At the local level, our board of commissioners have always walked the talk and have made some county general fund money available to support this system. “We are the second largest transit system in the state behind MARTA, run- ning just under 4 million trips a year. CCT has been operating for 25, years and is rebranding and bringing in new kinds of services. We couldn’t have done all that without our local leadership helping us to make it happen.” In discussing how to improve the image of public transportation and cre- ating a transit system that will attract patrons, DiMassimo said, “I think it goes back to being very business oriented with your system. There must be a high level of customer satisfaction. The product must be one that people want to use and invest in with their tax dollars. A transit system BRAT needs to be safe, clean, reliable and able to satisfy the needs of customers. LE IN E G It has got to go to the places they want to go. C 2 0 E “As transportation professionals, we must lead from the perspective of C Y E N A E R L running a business and figuring out what are the things that make people buy S L .net O CE something. As a country, we should look at transportation the same way. F EX July/August 2015 BUSLINE Page 63 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 64 From Hometown Trolley: Lewis Coaches Purchases New MCI J4500 Green Fuel Chassis “It’s not every day that a child takes delivery their own set of keys. They can’t drive them of a brand-new, top-of-the-line motor coach. yet, but that’s the next battle.” Options On All But when nine-year-old Logan Lewis signed the paperwork on Makes And Models Lewis Coaches’ 2015 ‘Princess Logan’ MCI J4500, she wasn’t just “Hometown Trolleys are designed in replica participating in a ‘take your daugh- of the nostalgic streetcars of the late 1800s. ter to work’ moment. She was, her From the first trolley built, our focus has been elders hoped, also signing onto a to preserve the integrity of craftsmanship true family legacy,” according to MCI. to its era. Today we continue to innovate while Representing the fourth genera- manufacturing trolleys with the same design tion of a family company founded principles, work ethics and commitment to in 1960 and today run by President quality established by the founding generation Harold Lewis, Sr., and General of our family-owned and operated business. Manager Harold Lewis, Jr., with help from Chad Lewis (Logan’s father), Logan isn’t the first young Lewis to Based in New Orleans, Lewis Coaches runs a have a bus named for her. Braden Lewis, 12, fleet of four MCI coaches, serving charter and took delivery of the “Prince Braden” MCI contract customers that include area colleges J4500 in 2013, according to a press release. and multi-day tour groups. How do the kids feel about their ownership Says Harold Lewis, Jr., “Our website says it stake in the company’s coaches? all. We’re a small mom-and-pop business fully “They love it,” says Harold Lewis, Jr., committed to safety and the travel industry.” Braden’s father and Logan’s uncle. “I’m using it as a bribe to get them more into the business. Visit www.MCICoach.com and They filled out the paperwork, and they have www.LewisCoach.com for more information. Northeast Charter Acquires All Aboard Trolley & Limousine Northeast Charter & Tour Co., Inc., Maine/seacoast New Hampshire, which pro- Lewiston, ME, has acquired all assets and oper- vides the opportunity to have charter trans- ating rights of All Aboard Trolley & Limousine portation services throughout the United States service, Rockland, ME. Scott Riccio is presi- and Canada. The company also operates 51 GreenStreet is shown near dent, owner and founder of the San Antonio City Hall. Northeast Charter & Tour Co., Inc. Our reputation is built on providing customers With the purchase, the compa- with superior products and top-notch customer ny adds two trolleys and a 21 service,” said company representatives. passenger minibus to its existing “We now offer green fuel chassis options on fleet. all of our makes and models. We have part- Northeast has had a year- nered with Green Alternative Systems (GAS) round garage in Lincolnville, to provide LPG and CNG packages to meet ME, for the past six years, oper- longer-range capabilities and lower emissions.” ating motorcoach and school The new GreenStreet model is the full elec- buses and it will service the trol- tric low-floor trolley that Hometown Trolley leys and the 21-passenger has developed providing a range of 120-150 minibus acquired through the miles and a recharging time of 4-5 hours, pro- acquisition. Trolley service will remain the school buses for the Auburn and Winthrop, ME, ducing zero emissions. The company also same with the incorporation of Northeast's public school systems. offers wind and solar powered street lamps and charter bus and school bus service, when appli- In 2014, Northeast transported 118,900 pas- trolley stops. cable. sengers and operated over 700,000 miles. For Hometown Trolley, a third generation fami- Northeast Charter & Tour started in 1999 the past 16 years, Northeast Charter has been ly-owned and operated company, recently with just one bus, which shuttled skiers from the official transportation and carrier for the delivered 4 electric low-floor trolley buses to the Portland Jetport to Sunday River. Since Portland Sea Dogs, an affiliate team of the Thunder Bay Transit Authority, in Alpena, MI. then, the fleet has grown to 23 motorcoaches, a Boston Red Sox. It also provides travel for the The first nationwide tour of the electric variety of mini buses, vans, limousines, trol- Portland Pirates, colleges and universities, pri- GreenStreet model began in San Antonio with leys, and Mercedes sprinters. The company has vate and public schools, convention shuttles, VIA and San Antonio City Hall. just under 100 Maine-based employees. and cruise lines visiting New England. Visit www.hometowntrolley.com Northeast Charter operates out of three loca- Visit www.northeastchartertour.com for for more information. tions: Lewiston, Lincolnville and southern more information. Page 64 BUSLINE July/August 2015 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 65 20 HART Operators Honored By The Tampa Area Safety Council For Safety The Tampa, FL, Area Safety Council honored 20 HART operators with the One Million Mile Club Award during the 35th Annual Safety Awards Luncheon recently. Eighteen bus and van operators achieved One Million Mile status. One operator drove two mil- lion miles, and one drove three million miles without a preventable accident. “Having this many Million Milers in one transit agency is truly remarkable,” HART Chief Executive Officer Kath - arine Eagan said. “We congratulate these acc - omplished Bus and Van Operators and we thank them for their safe and conscientious driving. It takes skilled and very focused driving to achieve this elite Million Miler status.” Operators presented with the 2014 One Million Mile Club Award are Carla Banks, Carrie Bell, Luis Claro, Valencia Joyce, Geraldine James, Michael McCoy, Claude Matthews, Jacqueline Franklin, Timothy Mathias, Angel Rivera, Scott Saunders, Rickey Sparks, Tawanda Williams, Gloria Girard, Gloria Ellison, Ermin Morales, Sheryl West, and Jacqueline Walden. In addition, Bus Operator, Roland “Skip” Diggs joined the Two Million Mile club, and Bus Operator Thomas Mouling becomes the second HART Operator to hold Three Million Mile Club member status. To qualify for membership in the One Million Mile Club, a bus or van operator must complete 14 years without a preventable accident. As a team, Back row L-R: Ruthie Reyes Burckard, HART Chief Operating Officer, these honorees have earned a combined safe driving record of 23 million Michael Stephens, Chief Business Enterprise & Safety Officer, Katharine miles, the equivalent of driving to the moon and back 48 times without an Eagan, Chief Executive Officer, Timothy Mathias, Luis Claro, Claude accident. Matthews, Jacqueline Franklin, Sheryl West, Jacqueline Walden, During his tenure Ermin Morales has held several positions at HART, Geraldine James, Gloria Ellison, Tawanda Williams, Gloria Girard, including driving buses and working in the marketing department. Carla Valencia Joyce, and Ermin Morales. Front row L -R: Thomas Mouling, Banks, Jacqueline Franklin, Geraldine James, and Jacqueline Walden all and Roland "Skip" Diggs. began their driving careers at the Hillsborough County School District before transferring to HART. Recently Claude Mathews and Holiday Tours Adds Thomas Mouling retired from HART after more than 58 years 2 Temsa TS 35 Mid-Size Coaches with the agency. The One Million Mile Club Holiday Companies is a tour & charter trans- been great, and is a key reason we continue to has been in existence since 1994, portation company which also offers travel servic- purchase more.” and has 144 members, 25 of es. The company, located near Greensboro, NC, CH Bus Sales, Inc. is the exclusive distributor which have been inducted into has been serving the Carolinas and Virginia for of TEMSA motorcoaches in the United States. It the Two Million Mile Club, a over three decades. is a privately owned corporation with an indus- status that requires 27 years of The company runs a fleet of 70 vehi- driving without a preventable cles including full-size motorcoaches, accident. Until recently, only the TEMSA mid-size coaches and cut- one person, retired HART away models. Operator Samuel Baker, held the “Holiday Tours focuses on the high status of a Three Million Mile safety and maintenance specifications, Club member. Mouling drove maintaining its fleet through quality 41 years without a preventable inspections prior to and after each trip. accident. HART requires a The company prides itself on hiring Three Million Mile Club mem- intensely qualified drivers for every trip ber to have completed 40 years in order to maintain the safety of cus- of driving without a preventable tomers,” according to Temsa. accident. Holiday Tours recently added two TEMSA try-experienced ownership and management These drivers wear a special TS 35 mid-size coaches. The company has now team. Temsa is a fully owned subsidiary of HART patch on their uniforms purchased a total of four TEMSA TS 35s. The Sabanci Holding, a financial and industrial as members of the Million Mile first unit was purchased two years ago. group in Turkey. Club. David Brown, president of Holiday Tours, Visit www.chbussales.com and www.trustholi- Visit www.gohart.org for said, “Our customer response to the TS 35 has day.com for more information. more information. July/August 2015 BUSLINE Page 65 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/8/15 2:04 PM Page 66 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/8/15 2:04 PM Page 67 BOWMANSDALE 2112 Bumble Bee Hollow Rd. Off Rt. 15 • Mechanicsburg, PA HARRISBURG LEMOYNE NEWPORT 717-697-5383 2929 Paxton St. • 717-561-8050 Rts. 11 and 15 North across from Rt. 322 and Rt. 34, Newport Exit CAMP HILL 4605 Jonestown Rd. Radisson Hotel • 717-761-7992 717-567-9344 4230 Trindle Road • 717-737-3896 717-652-7035 LEBANON PALMYRA CARLISLE 7845 Linglestown Rd. 1202 W. Maple St. • 717-273-8691 901 E. Main St. • 717-838-6815 60 Noble Blvd. in Super Walmart 717-545-8580 757 E. Cumberland St. • 717-273-9023 PINE GROVE 717-960-9400 Rt. 83 and Union Deposit Rd. 1725 Quentin Rd., Lebanon, PA l-81 , Exit 31 • 717-345-6400 608 E. High St. • 717-249-7721 717-564-9320 717-306-6565 RED LION 1176 Harrisburg Pike • 717-243-7774 4403 N. Front St. • 717-238-1048 LEWISTOWN 897 West Broadway • 717-246-1802 905 Walnut Bottom Rd. • 717-249-0694 Harrisburg East Mall/Rt. 83 & Paxton St. US 522 & US 22 • 717-248-5255 655 Lombard St., Cape Horn Plaza CEDAR CLIFF 717-561-0703 121 Electric Avenue • 717-248-4447 717-246-7801 Exit 19 off I-83 • Camp Hill, PA Eisenhower Blvd. I-283, Exit 1 LITITZ SCOTLAND 717-737-6404 717 -939-6972 990 Lititz Pike, Rt. 501 N. 3347 Black Gap Rd. • 717-263-7507 CHAMBERSBURG 5590 Allentown Blvd., Rt. 22 717-627-4666 SHIPPENSBURG 1075 Lincoln Way East • 717-263-4601 Exit 26 off I-81 • 717-652-9123 LITTLESTOWN 333 East King St. • 717-532-7945 NORTH CHAMBERSBURG Kline Plaza, 101 S. 25th St. 430 North Queen St. • 717-359-8946 SHREWSBURY 2891 Philadelphia Avenue (US 11 N.) 717-232-0008 LYKENS VALLEY Exit 1 off I-83 • 717-235-4663 717-263-2970 Uptown Shopping Center 4660 Rt. 209 • 717-362-8416 SILVER SPRING CLEONA 720 Division St. • 717-236-6226 MANHEIM Rt. 114 and Shadow Oak Dr. 493 W. Penn Avenue • 717-272-5677 Harrisburg Airport • 717-948-3900 711 Lancaster Rd., Rt. 72 Mechanicsburg, PA • 717-697-3460 COLUMBIA 6535 Grayson Rd. in Wal-Mart 717-664-4944 SPRINGETTSBURY 1788 Columbia Ave., off Rt. 30 717 -561-0445 MECHANICSBURG Hallam Exit off Rt. 30, Rt. 462 717-684-7048 HERSHEY Wesley Dr. Exit, Rt. 15 717-757-9655 DILLSBURG Rts. 39 and 322 • 611 E. Main St., 717-761-7525 WAYNESBORO 898 North US Rt. 15 • 717-432-9500 Hummelstown • 717-566-6041 KMart Plaza, 5600 Carlisle Pike 302 East Main St. • 717-762-9201 EAST MANCHESTER JONESTOWN 717-766-9675 YOCUMTOWN 4245 North George St. • 717-266-3170 Rt 72 & I-81 • 610-562-8462 6250 Carlisle Pike in Wal-Mart Exit 14A off I-83 • 717-938-5705 ELIZABETHTOWN LANCASTER 717-591-9864 YORK 1284 S. Market St. • 717-367-6471 1880 Hempstead Rd. • 717-509-6988 MERCERSBURG 2125 York Crossing Dr & Rt 74 ENOLA Willow Valley Square • 717-464-5119 11924 Buchanan Trial West 717-767-1381 Enola Rd., Exit Rt. 11 1829 Oregon Pike • 717-569-7898 717-328-0111 Exit 4, I-83, 133 Leader Heights Road 15 S. off Rt. 81 • 717-732-4228 1434 Manheim Pike • 717-394-3417 MIDDLETOWN 717-747-9191 EPHRATA Rt. 30 and Centerville Rd. 2270 W. Harrisburg Pike • 717-944-9535 York Galleria Mall • 717-757-3026 140 N. Reading Rd.• 717-733-1660 Lancaster, PA • 717-393-9523 MIFFLINTOWN 60 Arsenal Rd. • 717-699-4600 GETTYSBURG 68 East Town Mall, Rt. 30E Rt. 322 and Rt. 35, Mifflintown Exit Exit 6W off I-83 • 717-845-9360 517 S. Steinwehr Ave., Bus. Rt. 15 Lancaster, PA • 717-394-8957 717-436-9779 3141 Carlisle Road, Dover 717-334-5920 1755 Columbia Ave. MYERSTOWN 717-767-2594 1090 York Rd.• 717-337-1030 Millersville Exit off Rt. 30, Rt. 462 295 West Lincoln Avenue (Rt. 422) 144-158 S. George St. • 717-846-1021 GREENCASTLE 717-397-5112 717-866-2278 Rts. 30 & 74 in Wal-Mart Rt. 16 and I-81 • 717-597-2589 575 N. Franklin St., next to McCuskey NEW CUMBERLAND 717-764-8923 HALIFAX High School • 717-394-7938 101 Limekiln Rd. • 717-774-1027 380 Memory Lane • 717-757-2912 3761 Peter's Moutain Rd.• 717-896-2535 2034 Lincoln Hwy East in Wal-Mart NEW HOLLAND Tell us you saw this ad in Busline Magazine, HANOVER 717-390-1099 828 W. Main St. • 717-354-9300 and 1 driver and 1 tour guide will receive a 991 Carlisle St., Rt. 94 • 717-632-7531 King & Water Streets • 717-299-6699 NEW OXFORD FREE MEAL! 350 Eisenhower Dr.• 717-632-0005 Manor Shopping Center 6040 York Rd., Rts. 30 and 94 Please call ahead to the phone number listed by 1448 Baltimore St. • 717-630-0337 1296 Millersville Pk. • 717-293-5706 717-624-4266 the McDonald’s of your choice. 0715Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 7/7/15 3:41 PM Page 68 Saves fuel. Wastes the competition. 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