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ON THE COVER: Limousine Livery President Christy Dirks, RAPID RESPONSE...... Page 6 and her husband, Limousine Livery Director of Business Development Aaron Dirks, stand next to the company's new INDUSTRY NEWS ...... Page 22, 69 Turtle Top VT3 mid-size bus. Limousine Livery is located in New Orleans, LA. See page 8 CONTENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS EDITORIAL & CORPORATE OFFICES JULY 2016 August 18-21 NOVEMBER 2016 July 16-20 National Association November 5-9 Rankin Publishing Co., Inc. National School Of Motorcoach Operators Canadian Urban Transit Don Rankin and Linda Rankin, Publishers Transportation Association (NAMO) Association (CUTA) (NSTA) Annual Meeting & Annual Conference Fall Conference 204 E. Main Street • P.O. Box 130 Convention Atlantic City, NJ Vancouver, BC Arcola, IL 61910-0130, USA Greensboro, NC Info: 571-312-7117 Info: 416-365-9800 Email: [email protected] Info: 703-684-3200 SEPTEMBER 2016 JANUARY 2017 Website: www.rankinpublishing.com AUGUST 2016 September 11-14 January 14-17 (800) 598-8083 (U.S.) • (217) 268-4959 August 2-4 APTA Annual Meeting American Bus Association Fax: (217) 268-4815 International Motorcoach Los Angeles, CA (ABA) Marketplace Group (IMG) Strategic Info: 202-496-4800 Cleveland, OH Alliance Meeting Info: 800-283-2877 Editorial: Harrell Kerkhoff, Editor Norfolk, VA September 19-21 Rick Mullen, Associate Editor Info: 888-447-3466 BusCon 2016 FEBRUARY 2017 Indianapolis, IN February 26-March 2 Design: David Opdyke, Kris Bott August 8-9 Info: 800-576-8788 United Motorcoach Reception: Mary Jo Dunn Midwest Bus Association & Motorcoach Association (UMA) Motorcoach Expo Annual Convention, St. Louis, MO Trade Show & Roadeo Info: 800-424-8262 Contact Kevin Kennedy @ 623-434-8959 Carol Stream, IL Email: [email protected] Info: 608-354-7110 Or Busline Magazine is published 6 times a year by Rankin Publishing, Inc., 204 E. Main, P.O. Box 130, Arcola, IL 61910-0130. Don Rankin @ 800-598-8083 Publisher assumes no liability whatsoever for content of any advertisement or editorial material contained herein. Copyright 2016 Rankin Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without written con- Fax: 217-268-4815 sent of Rankin Publishing, Inc. Subscription Rates in United States: 6 issues $25. Single Copy rate: $10 including postage/handling; Email: [email protected] Buyer’s Guide $15 including postage/handling. International rates: 6 issue annual Air Mail Subscription $60 U.S. dollars net

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expanDs Bus Fleet to counter For-Hire car services

Limousine Livery President Christy Dirks

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By Harrell Kerkhoff Busline Magazine Editor

hange is part of life. How a person — or company — handles change can lead to success or eventual failure. For example, a major transformation has taken place in the lives of many cresidents of new orleans since Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005. Meanwhile, an adjustment of another sort has been required recently for sedan and limousine providers that are facing stiff competition from upstart, for-hire on-demand car services. 0716Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 6/21/16 10:47 AM Page 9 0716Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 6/21/16 10:47 AM Page 10

corporate meeting and convention busi- ness. We work with groups that need transportation for 10 to 6,000 people,” Limousine Livery President Christy Dirks said. She owns the company, and works alongside her husband, Aaron Dirks, who is director of business development. “We help customers who are looking for transportation in New Orleans and surrounding areas. This includes conven- tion, hotel and shuttling, as well as transporting people to and from dinner and off-site meetings,” Aaron Dirks said. “A lot of times, a group of corporate clients want to visit a plant or factory while in town. We can provide this type of transportation as well.” According to the Dirks, Limousine Livery has the largest number of hotel transportation contracts in New Orleans, and has benefited from three decades of providing high-end service to The Big Easy marketplace. “Over the years, Limousine Livery has built a solid reputation while trans- porting hotel guests,” Christy Dirks said. “Our reputation has helped us find new customers and business seg- ments, along with many last- ing relationships.” Along with local service, company representatives can also provide global transportation connections for cus- tomers looking to well beyond southern Louisiana. These representa- tives work with reservation agents from around the world to reserve clients’ transportation desires. This includes traveling schedules, rates, availability of vehicles, meet-and-greet capabilities, key addresses and directions, and billing requirements for every destination. “We started asking our local and out- of-town corporate customers if we could help with their global transportation The chauffeurs’ lounge at Limousine Livery features a modern entertainment system and other upscale amenities. services to other cities and a good per- Both of these events — the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the centage of them said, ‘Yes, that would be great,’” Aaron Dirks said. recent growth of on-demand car services — has forced Limousine “This is not a big part of our company’s focus, but it’s something Livery to change course as a company. During the past decade, the we offer for those customers who need this type of service.” business has changed ownership and increased its focus on bus and motorcoach transportation. STARTING WITH A ROLLS ROYCE Today, the New Orleans, LA, transportation provider has an approximate fleet of 50 vehicles, the majority of which are sedans el Clark found himself with quite a gift in 1984. At the and . However, the company now has 10 small to mid- time, he was working as a part-time doorman at the size buses, with plans to expand its bus fleet and service in the MRoyal Sonesta New Orleans, an historic hotel on coming years. Bourbon Street in the French Quarter. During his doorman years, Limousine Livery services include hotel and airport transfers/shut- Clark, who also worked as a union crane operator, had developed tles, corporate and convention transportation, wedding and other spe- a friendship with a frequent guest of the high-end hotel. cial event transportation, crew for the oil and gas industry, Eventually, the friend gifted Clark a used Rolls Royce, telling him and global customized reservation shuttle services. that he should take the car and make some money by transporting “With bus transportation, we are very strong in the New Orleans’ people around town.

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“One thing led to another, and Mel started a transportation busi- “Limousine Livery suffered significant losses from the hurri- ness with that car. It was a unique scenario,” Aaron Dirks said. “Mel cane. These losses did not come from flooding, but rather theft and eventually built his company to over 40 vehicles by providing one of vandalism,” Aaron Dirks said. By this point, Clark, who was in his 70s, “We starteD asKing our local anD out-oF-toWn was ready to retire. corporate custoMers iF We coulD Help WitH “This is when my wife (Christy Dirks) sky’s the limit became a part of the transportation indus- tHeir gloBal transportation services to otHer try and purchased the company. She saw it cities anD a gooD percentage oF tHeM saiD, ‘Yes.’” as an investment for our family and our city,” Aaron Dirks said. “My wife and I felt the hospitality industry would eventu- — Aaron Dirks ally come back strong to New Orleans. Of SHELL PRICING STARTING AT the largest luxury transportation services in New Orleans. He course, the risk was that something like Hur ricane Katrina could focused on the hospitality business, serving luxury properties with happen again, and further devastate the hospitality and convention limousine and sedan transportation.” business. These segments represent a large portion of the visitor base $199,000 Unfortunately for Clark, as well as many other business owners in in New Orleans.” New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005. Christy Dirks is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, and is a former U.S. Army logistics officer. She later worked as a pharma- ceutical sales representative. “My wife Christy’s back- ground includes transportation logistics and sales. She has brought this expertise to our passenger transportation busi- ness,” Aaron Dirks said. “Christy took over Limousine Livery in June 2006. I joined her in April 2007 after work- ing in financial services. I am also a West Point graduate and HUNDREDS OF FLEETS NOW PURCHASING an entrepreneur.” CONVERSION Once the Dirks took over, IMAGINE THE TIRES FROM MOTORCOACH TIRE SALES their main goal for Limousine SHELL Livery was to return the busi- ABC offers in stock inventories of pre-owned TD925 ness to its previous promi- POSSIBILITIES double deck coaches. We can offer each coach as nence by providing high-end With two decks of open space, the options are a conversion shell allowing you to customize it transportation services for the truly limitless. Optional roof removal also. IMG Partner of the Year! AFFINITY PARTNER to your exact specifications. hospitality segment, namely MOTORCOACH TIRE SALES WOULD LIKE TO THANK the area’s leading hotels. “We also started expanding BUILDABLE CONVERSION SPACE IMG FOR BEING CHOSEN AS 2015 to other transportation seg- The ultimate entertainment coach “PARTNER OF THE YEAR” ments. This included trans- UPPER DECK - 299 sq.ft. Optional roof removal for outdoor lounge = 408 sq.ft. TOTAL! portation management for LOWER DECK - 109 sq.ft. MOTORCOACH TIRE SALES EXTENDS OUR APPRECIATION TO THE FOLLOWING IMG global corporations,” Christy DAY COACH OPERATORS THAT HAVE PURCHASED TIRES FROM US: Dirks said. “We built our affil- Large Galley ANDERSON COACH & TRAVEL MID AMERICAN COACHES iate network to provide corpo- ANNETT BUS LINES NIAGRIC SCENIC rate transportation service for Amenities ARROW STAGE LINES PACIFIC COACHWAYS our clients wherever they are Lounge Area BROWN COACH SOUTHERN COACHES traveling.” BUNKS CAPTAINS CHAIRS RECLINER SEATS Captains Chairs CROSWELL VIP SOUTHEASTERN STAGES With the Dirks’ military DATTCO STARR background serving as a back- CREW COACH ESCOT BUS LINES STARLINER drop, the couple also looked With bunks and separate driver lounge area HOLIDAY COMPANIES THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM into providing disaster support with galley and bunk JAMES RIVER BUS LINES TRANSPORTATION CHARTER SERVICES services. Limousine Livery LOUNGE DRIVER BUNK GALLEY AREA LAMERS BUS LINES VANDALIA BUS LINES was able to secure a contract LEPRECHAUN LINES YOUNG TRANSPORTATION with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). For more information contact: www.motorcoachtiresales.com “We performed a significant RACE DECK www.abc-companies.com or call: 678-463-4110 amount of work under that contract in 2007 and 2008 due Race Deck interior conversion done by Superior Coach Interiors for more information: 615-337-6845 Page 12 BUSLINE July/August 2016 Contact ABC Companies for more information: 877.427.7278 option 1 or email [email protected] 0716Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 6/21/16 10:47 AM Page 13 sky’s the limit

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to Hurricane Ike and Hurricane Gustav,” Christy Dirks said. “There Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, and has were a number of times when we helped evacuate hundreds of peo- learned the true value of the city’s appeal to a large scale national ple in Louisiana and Texas on behalf of the federal government.” and international audience. BACKED BY This work led Limousine Livery to also provide transporta- “New Orleans continues to be a top worldwide destination in many OUR REPUTATION tion services for nearby oil fields, as oil and gas production different categories that are monitored. For example, it’s highly rated remains prevalent in southern Louisiana and a large portion of as the best place to get married, to visit during Halloween, to visit for the Gulf Coast. New Year’s Eve, etc. The city keeps making these lists, and moving FUEL “We started getting calls from corporations to help them ahead of traditional leaders in the tour and travel segment,” Aaron ECONOMY provide disaster support. This included evacuating employees Dirks said. “Of course, New Orleans’ walkability, international UP TO CT SERIES from oil rigs due to approaching storms,” Christy Dirks said. charm and architecture continue to draw both large conventions and “We have since grown this type of work, and now transport smaller meetings and events. As a result, area hotels and transporta- oil field service crews during normal operations. It’s no tion providers are benefiting.” longer just focused on evacuations.” Due to historically low natural gas prices, Aaron Dirks added that 38 % Christy and Aaron Dirks also report there is now a larger focus an industrial boom is also taking place in southern Louisiana, espe- on tourism in New Orleans, one that rivals the pre-Katrina era. cially with its large petrochemical industry. This is helping grow the BETTER FUEL This, of course, is good news for the company’s different trans- local economy. portation segments. “Natural gas is a major component in the production of chemicals ECONOMY “For the first time since Hurricane Katrina, there has been a larg- and powering factories. I have heard that $20 to $30 billion is being than other shuttle bus chassis er yearly visitor count in New Orleans. This occurred in 2015,” spent in the southern part of Louisiana on industrial projects,” Aaron Aaron Dirks said. “I see future growth in tourism continuing for the Dirks said. “This could lead to additional growth over the next 10 city. There are some very big headwinds in place. For example, New years in the New Orleans’ region.” Orleans will celebrate its 300th anniversary in 2018. City officials Despite the disastrous events associated with Hurricane Katrina have been preparing for this event. This includes a new terminal for over a decade ago, Aaron and Christy Dirks continue to see plen- Louis Armstrong International Airport. ty of growth opportunities ahead for Limousine Livery and other “Also, Copa has announced new nonstop service area businesses. between New Orleans and Panama, and there are negotiations in “While we all suffered from the loss of business after Katrina, place for new flights between New Orleans and such European many companies are benefitting from being in New Orleans due cities as London and Paris. All of this should help build tourism for to our area’s resurgence and growth in tourism and travel,” FEATURES our city.” Christy Dirks said. “The past five years have brought a lot of change AND BENEFITS Aaron Dirks is a newly appointed at-large member of the New and hope for the region.” CT SERIES | D SERIES

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The fact remains, however, that southern Louisiana, and the entire The Dirks feel that the same forces that led to the relatively recent Gulf Coast, are located in Hurricane Alley. Therefore, planning and trend toward more on-demand for-hire car services may not be in preparation stay important objectives for all citizens and businesses play for larger vehicle transportation, such as buses. This is due to in the region. increased government regulations found in the bus industry. “There is a process everyone down here needs to go through to “What these on-demand car services have been able to avoid — in make sure preparations are made for when another hurricane strikes. some instances — when it comes to government regulations, could It’s just part of life in this part of the country,” Aaron Dirks said. “As be more difficult if they decide to enter the bus segment,” Aaron a company, we go through exercises, and have developed a disaster Dirks said. “However, I feel the traditional transportation industry plan in the event that another catastrophe occurs. will continue to be disrupted in the small vehicle category. The size “Part of this plan involves our employees, our vehicles and how of the market for the newer for-hire companies should remain the we can keep important transportation services in place, such as for same, and possibly grow. I see more stability taking place in the larg- evacuations.” er vehicle categories for traditional operators such as ourselves. This is an area of business where we will continue to grow.” GROWING THE BUS SEGMENT As a longtime provider of small-vehicle transportation, Aaron Dirks said he sees the need for more regulation to take place pertain- lthough the history of Limousine Livery has been focused ing to on-demand car services. on transportation services that are primarily provided by “I never thought any regulator would allow a person to pick up Alimousines and sedans, a turn of events recently in the trans- another person in a for-hire environment, while in a personal car, portation industry has led company officials to grow their small and without being assured that the driver was properly identified, had mid-size bus fleet. gone through a background check and that the vehicle was validated “We recognize that with the disruption from different on-demand to be properly inspected,” Aaron Dirks said. “As an established com- car services in the for-hire transportation industry, the small vehicle pany, we have to follow these regulations. I feel the government category is becoming disturbed and commoditized,” Christy Dirks should either regulate everything or deregulate everything. You said. “Therefore, we believe our future investments should be shouldn’t have it both ways.” focused on the larger asset classes for transportation. This He also sees a time in the not-so-distant-future when driverless includes different bus categories. vehicles will cut into the for-hire vehicle transportation marketplace “We have developed a business plan for aggressively compet- when it comes to smaller vehicles such as sedans. ing in such contract bus work as shuttles, parking lot services, “I’m not overly optimistic that the growth for human-driven, for- and regular trip making. In the future, this may include acquisi- hire, smaller vehicle transportation will continue in the future. tions, helping us enter different tour and travel categories.” However, I don’t anticipate driverless vehicles will influence the bus

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industry within the next two decades,” Aaron Dirks said. “Right upgraded features.” now, the biggest challenge for our company is the disruption of our Other uses for the company’s new Turtle Top VT3 will include small vehicle transportation services by the recent influx of new, for- crew transportation moves, airport shuttling and share-ride services. hire on-demand car providers. We have answered this challenge by “We have been able to incorporate technology in our fleet of vehi- providing a greater focus and investment in the bus category.” cles for a long time, which includes all of our Turtle Top buses. We have found Turtle Top provides vehicles that are up-to-date, ahead of THE VALUE OF QUALITY the market, impressive and in alignment with our mission as a trans- EQUIPMENT & CHAUFFEURS portation provider,” Christy Dirks said. “We were introduced to Turtle Top around 2009. The company’s executive have been s Christy and Aaron Dirks focus more on their company’s market differentiators for us when it comes to providing transporta- expanding bus segment, it’s important for the couple to build tion to executive groups looking for an experience in luxury. Aa strong fleet of vehicles. This includes a focus on sustainability and technical advances. “our goal is to alWaYs looK For WorK “I’m an environmental engineer, and my wife has an tHat is tHe Most proFitaBle, WHile also environmental science degree from West Point. Therefore, we have always been dedicated to living our lives as sus- proviDing tHe Best use For eacH speciFic tainable as possible,” Aaron Dirks said. “When Christy pur- veHicle — given upgraDeD Features.” chased Limousine Livery, she wanted the company to be forward-moving and a market leader in transportation sus- tainability. As a result, we now have some all-electric — Christy Dirks sedans in our fleet, and incorporate many sustainable practices in the “When the new model (VT3) came out, it was not a difficult deci- office. This is a big part of our company’s culture, along with using sion for us to purchase. Turtle Top has been able to introduce the latest in technology, such as with our newer buses.” improvements in all of the major categories that we look for, such as For example, the Dirks recently purchased a new Turtle Top VT3 body styling and forward-leading technology. In our business, first mid-size bus that seats up to 17 passengers, and features some lighter impressions are a big deal. This is true for both the interior and exte- weight, yet strong, materials for improved fuel economy. The VT3 rior of a vehicle. Turtle Top vehicles provide very good first impres- will be used for a wide variety of services, including executive meet- sions, along with luggage capabilities and overall efficiency.” ing and convention-type transportation, according to Christy Dirks. These high standards are important for all of Limousine Livery’s “We try to highly utilize all of our vehicles. We will use the new vehicles. When it comes to the company’s entire fleet of buses, from Turtle Top to transport people to and from high-end restaurants and example, key amenities and features involve upgraded flooring and hotels, and anywhere else they want to charter a vehicle,” she said. seating material, plenty of space for passengers and an overall “Our goal is to always look for work that is the most profitable, impressive look. while also providing the best use for each specific vehicle — given “All of our vehicles also utilize GPS tracking and digital status

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major repairs remain under warranty. The com- pany also employs two full-time mechanics. Properly marketing the company is another important aspect to the success of Limousine Livery. Christy Dirks considers the company’s branding to be fairly rigid and consistent. “The presentation of our , which includes the location of our logos, is consistent for our larger vehicle classes. It’s important that our branding is prominent,” she said. “We are also very diligent about cleanliness. We have spent a considerable amount of money on our auto and bus washing equip- ment as well as our detail crew. We instruct our chauffeurs to make sure they present our vehicles in a proper manner and remain in great condition. “Frankly, it’s the performance of our chauffeurs that brings the majority of our ‘wows’ from customers. It’s important that they can successfully interact with riders. It does help Limousine Livery dispatchers use the latest in technology to have vehicles that are new, feature a fresh to help the company's chauffeurs succeed. design and are not common in the marketplace.” updates that communicate with our operating software, and ultimate- Due to its business of providing high-end transportation services, ly, our customers,” Aaron Dirks said. “Our chauffeurs also have dig- officials at Limousine Livery seek chauffeurs (the name company ital tablets, serving as mobile data terminals. officials chose to use to refer to all of their drivers) who meet two “Our operating software can provide GPS awareness to various distinct requirements: No. 1, they must possess self-satisfaction and groups and events, indicating where specific vehicles are located, happiness when serving others; and No. 2, they must possess a high and what time they are scheduled to arrive at a certain destination.” and flexible work ethic. Christy Dirks added that Limousine Livery relies on a newer fleet as “The combination of these two features seems to produce our best well, with most vehicles purchased within the past five years. This way, performing professionals,” Christy Dirks said. “We invest heavily in

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a training program for chauffeur candidates that includes an inten- and budget throughout the year.” sive 40-hour program. New chauffeurs also participate in ride-along Despite this help, there are times when the unusual nature of the trips with our trainers before being allowed to perform a their transportation business is too much for some people to accept. As own. We also place new chauffeurs in lower risk services until we business owners, the Dirks recognize and understand these chal- can validate their skills lenges, and know that and safety. Those chau - “We recognize tHat WitH tHe Disruption not everybody is cut ffeurs who get over all of FroM DiFFerent on-DeManD car services in tHe out for such work. these hurdles will then “Until a person be allowed to drive our For-Hire transportation inDustrY, tHe sMall actually goes through larger asset vehicles.” veHicle categorY is BecoMing DisturBeD anD such changes in work Although driver shor - demands, it’s hard to tages have been report- coMMoDitizeD. tHereFore, We Believe our really know if he/she ed by many bus/motor- Future investMents sHoulD Be FocuseD on tHe wants to do this type coach operators across of job for a long peri- the country, Christy larger asset classes For transportation. tHis od. Some simply do Dirks said Limousine incluDes DiFFerent Bus categories.” not, and we under- Livery continues to stand. They may end enjoy a high retention up driving for a truck- rate. This is due, in — Christy Dirks ing company or chan - part, to the company’s philosophy of providing fair compensation ging professions altogether. This is just part of the challenge of oper- and great working conditions. ating a transportation company,” Christy Dirks said. “The best we “I feel Limousine Livery remains a very respected firm in our can do is show respect for our chauffeurs, pay them well and provide transportation marketplace. We rarely lose anyone to the competi- time with good benefits. We also try to have a comfortable and tion. I would say our overall loss rate in chauffeurs is below the happy place for them to work and build a career. The same is true for industry average,” Aaron Dirks said. “It’s important to make sure our all of our employees. This includes mechanics, dispatchers and new chauffeur hires understand the seasonality of the transportation office personnel. We have a staff of 120 people.” business. Our lowest month can be 50 percent below in work com- Limousine Livery’s facility in the heart of New Orleans is located pared to our peak month. Demand in the transportation business is near Interstate 10, and not far from the French Quarter. It was pur- variable. There can be huge swings. Therefore, it’s important our chased by the Dirks in 2011, and has since been expanded. new chauffeurs are aware of these swings. We can help them plan “The original building has been around for 30 years, but we have

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expanded by adding 6,000 “We Have HeavilY investeD in our cHauFFeurs’ lounge. square feet for new office space,” Christy Dirks said. it incluDes reclining cHairs, sucH as tHose FounD in “Geographically, we are ide- Movie tHeatres, anD a MoDern entertainMent sYsteM. ally located for reaching the majority of our customers. tHe iDea BeHinD tHe lounge is to proviDe a coMFortaBle This includes quick access to place For our cHauFFeurs WHen tHeY are not Driving.” various hotels, the convention center, the airport and down- — Aaron Dirks town New Orleans.” Aaron Dirks added that the company’s facility is technology- to satisfying various customer groups. driven, and is employee-friendly for its staff of chauffeurs and “We have brought what we have learned in the military to our other workers. company when it comes to customer service. Discipline, passion “We have heavily invested in our chauffeurs’ lounge. It includes and caring are three core virtues that we try to instill and define for reclining chairs, such as those found in movie theatres, and a mod- each of our departments and service categories,” Aaron Dirks said. ern entertainment system,” he said. “The idea behind the lounge is He outlined how each of these virtues can make a difference in to provide a comfortable place for our chauffeurs when they are customer service when properly implemented by specific Limousine not driving. This is all part of providing a physical representation Livery employees: of our company’s spirit, making sure our chauffeurs understand n Discipline — For chauffeurs, it’s important that they make sure that they are very critical to our company’s importance in this each Limousine Livery vehicle is ready to be properly presented to business. We want all of our employees to be proud that they work customers. The company’s chauffeurs must also be dressed and for Limousine Livery.” groomed in a way that best represents Limousine Livery, and must display the right attitude at all times, in an effort to make some- DISCIPLINE, PASSION AND CARING body’s day special; n Passion — This virtue comes about by employees loving their eing a hometown transportation provider, officials at work and wanting to serve other people. It’s also about exhibiting Limousine Livery know the value of taking care of cus- passion for their profession when answering the telephone, working Btomers. The company’s valued reputation is at stake every with customers who have specific issues, and helping other people day. Therefore, customer service must remain strong. Christy and take care of challenging work-related demands; and, AaronTransitAd_BuslineMag.qxp_Layout Dirks rely on their experience 1 8/20/15 in the 11:30military, AM when Page 1it comes n Caring — Taking care of customers who are often far away

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from home requires a unique type of service, one that also includes and ancillary services,” Christy Dirks said. “We are very excited to the important virtue of “caring.” This often involves Limousine further build relationships with our customers through this new plat- Livery employees “going the extra step” so that customers can expe- form, and also with MyAirportTrip.com. It’s a way of finding more rience a positive “wow” factor. business, as well as building additional transportation markets.” “I have been involved in a number of industries my entire adult Both Christy and Aaron Dirks said they remain excited for what life. One thing remains the same: It’s easier to acquire and retain cus- the future holds for Limousine Livery, and the entire U.S. bus and tomers when you have a differentiation strategy in place that goes motorcoach transportation industry. beyond ‘price,’” Aaron Dirks said. “If you only have price as your main differentiator factor as a company, “IT’S EASIER TO ACQUIRE AND RETAIN CUSTOMERS it becomes much easier for customers to leave. It’s WHEN YOU HAVE A DIFFERENTIATION STRATEGY important to bring additional value — such as disci- pline, passion and caring. IN PLACE THAT GOES BEYOND ‘PRICE.’” “With Limousine Livery being primarily focused on specific markets and strategies as a transportation — Aaron Dirks provider, this also helps customers see the true value of our compa- “We feel growth will continue in our transportation marketplace ny. They are better able to understand the additional value we can over the next decade,” Christy Dirks said, “and that Limousine bring to the table.” Livery will capture a large portion of this growth. Christy Dirks added: “Performing quality work is necessary to “Operating a transportation company can be difficult, but anytime succeed. Our differentiators have also always been focused on you achieve something that is difficult in life, you gain a lot of pride implementing forward-leaning technology, becoming more sus- and sense of accomplishment. We have been fortunate in the last tainable as a business and providing high-end assets.” decade to grow our business and do well, which brings a lot of pride. Looking ahead, Christy and Aaron Dirks are working on devel- An added bonus comes from seeing further development take place oping a partnership between Limousine Livery and the couple’s in New Orleans. A transportation provider can help a city grow in so new startup companies Joieful and MyAirportTrip.com. These many ways. It’s all about helping people who are in need, including entities offer curated experiences of all types in the New Orleans those times when natural disasters occur.” area — from walking tours and swamp adventures to top local attractions — and also for-hire airport transportation options ulti- Contact: Limousine Livery, 4333 Euphrosine St., mately around the world. New Orleans, LA 70125. Phone: 504-561-8777. “Joieful is a tour and attraction ticketing and fulfillment platform. Email: [email protected]. We feel it will break new ground when it comes to supporting hotels Website: www.limolivery.com.

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The energy concept of BITZER’s Schaufler Academy received the tifunctional building. The three-story building is 10 metres tall and has Deutscher TGA-Award 2016 in the “New Building” five rooms for theoretical and three areas for prac- category on April 12. The international training cen- tical training. tre is located in Rottenburg-Ergenzingen, , Three training rooms can also be connected to on the grounds of the BITZER competence centre form a large lecture hall that can accommodate up for screw compressors. to 120 people. With a gross floor area of 36,600- At the Schaufler Academy, heating and cooling sq.-ft., the building can host several training cours- are provided by heat pumps, underground latent es at the same time. storage (ice storage), a solar thermal collector and a In addition, the Schaufler Academy contains combined heat and power system. office space for the training staff and a cafeteria with

“This concept underlines our commitment to Photo: BITZER US seating for 110 people. It also serves as a new recep- developing products for sustainable energy use and tion building for the production facility at A heat pump with two BITZER Orbit 8 climate protection. The academy allows us to pres- Rottenburg-Ergenzingen. scroll compressors ensures heating and ent systems featuring BITZER components to our “Even before the Schaufler Academy opened its cooling inside the air conditioning system. customers in a direct way,” Volker Stamer, director doors, more than 150 training courses on CO2 of the Schaufler Academy, said. “The ice storage system collects tem- applications had already been offered in Rottenburg-Ergenzingen. Our porarily available cooling and thermal energy, which can be retrieved training courses are in high demand,” Volker Stamer, director of the when it is required. This enables BITZER to balance the fluctuating ener- Schaufler Academy, said. “In addition to our CO2 seminars, we also offer gy supply, while also using renewable sources of energy for space heat- courses on ammonia applications and inverter compressors. We also offer ing and cooling.” hydrocarbon training courses, which tend to focus on the use of propane Dr. Armin Walz, head of the company’s application engineering, said, in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.” “We installed a heat pump with two BITZER ORBIT 8-scroll, type “With the academy, we’d also like to intensify the academy’s contact GSD80295 compressors for the building’s heating and cooling. With their with schools and universities as well as promote an interest in technology high efficiency, at full-load and part-load, and wide application limits, these among young people,” Stamer said. compressors are ideal for heat pump systems with reverse cycling.” Dates of individual training courses offered at the academy can be found From the beginning, the Schaufler Academy was designed to be a mul- at: www.bitzer.de/gb/en/service/expertise/seminars/.

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5Star Specialty Program portation industry a diverse product and service offer- Div. of Crump Insurance Services, Inc. ing that covers a spectrum of operational needs, 158 N. Harbor City Blvd. including new and pre-owned full-size highway Melbourne, FL 32935 USA coach equipment. ABC supports customers with a 877-247-9772 comprehensive after-sale service network for service E-Mail: [email protected] and repairs, collision services, extensive OEM and Website: www.5starsp.com quaility aftermarket parts needs for transit, motor- Products: An auto liability driven program with over coach and heavy-duty equipment from nine strategi- Products: Specializing in ground transportation 20 years experience writing public livery risks, cally placed locations throughout the U. S. and finance, Advantage Funding offers competitive rates, nationwide. Expertise in charter buses, sightseeing Canada. Additionally, private and municipal financ- quick turnaround time, and customer service. The buses, entertainer coaches, contract school buses, ing and leasing options are available through the com- company offers financing and leasing programs tai- transit buses, airport shuttles and more. 11 pany’s financial services group. 16 lored to fit customers’ needs on new and used buses, and can finance purchases from dealers as well as ABC COMPANIES Acro Industries, Inc. from other operators. 11 554 Colfax St. Rochester, NY 14606 USA AESYS, Inc. 585-770-2707 27 Bland St. E-Mail: [email protected] Emerson, NJ 07630 USA Website: www.acroind.com 201-871-3223 Company Officers: Joe Noto and John Gefell E-Mail: [email protected] Products: NAICS: 332116, 332312, 332710, 541330, Website: www.aesys.com/us See Ad On Page 13 541490; Internal Core Competencies: Precision sheet Products: Signs for North American motorcoach 1506 30th St., N.W. metal fabrication, custom metal stamping, CNC operators. The company is also a supplier of various Faribault, MN 55021 USA machining and turning, welding (AWS) certified, types of on-board and stationary sign systems for the 800-222-2875, 507-334-1871 electro mechanical assembly, custom manufacturing transit market. 14 Fax: 507-334-0246 of laminate panels, engineering and design, supply E-Mail: [email protected] chain management; prototype, short run, production, AIMS POWER Website: www.abc-companies.com and lean/cellular manufacturing; Quality Standards: Company Officers: Dane Cornell, Chairman of the ISO 9001:2008 Registered, pursuing ISO 14001 reg- Board & CEO; Tim Wayland, President & Chief istration in 2016; ITAR, TS 16949, and AS9100 com- Commercial Officer; Dan Axelson, Chief Financial pliant. 16 Officer; Roman Cornell, Executive Vice President; Jon Savitz, Senior Vice President - Business ADVANTAGE FUNDING 9736 S. Virginia St., Suite A Development; Tom DeMatteo, Senior Vice President See Ad On Page 40 Reno, NV 89511 USA and General Counsel/Secretary; Clint Guth, Senior 1111 Marcus Ave., Suite M27 775-359-6703 Vice President – Western Region; Brenda Borwege, Lake Success, NY 11042 USA Fax: 775-359-6753 Senior Vice President – Strategic Accounts 516-280-1375 E-Mail: [email protected] Products: ABC Companies is a provider to the trans- Website: www.advantagefund.com Website: www.aimscorp.net Page 24 BUSLINE July/August 2016 0716Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 6/21/16 10:47 AM Page 25

Company Officers: Sean Nichols, Sarah Hays Alliance Bus Group / CAIO ALTRO TRANSFLOR Products: AIMS Power has been offering high qual- 1926 Hyannis Ct. ity power solutions for the bus and coach industry for College Park, GA 30337 USA over 15 years. Its products are used by OEM’s, up fit- 770-305-0060 ters and operators. The company has a large line of E-Mail: [email protected] inverters and inverter chargers for the industry. Its Website: www.alliancebusgroup.com inverter line includes 12, 24 and 48 volt units, in both Products: Manufacturer of intercity and midsize modified and pure sine wave. The AIMS Power line buses. 14 ranges from 100 watts up to 12000 watts. In addition to inverters, the company offers a complete line of DC- Allison Transmission DC 24v to 12v step down converters, in sizes 5 amps One Way Allison up to 100 amps. Its offering extends to full install kits Indianapolis, IN 46222 USA including DC cable, fuses and remotes. AIMS Power 317-242-5000 has helped companies design systems with dual and Website: www.allisontransmission.com See Ad On Page 47 single inverters depending on their needs. Also, the Products: Transmissions - parts and systems. 14 12648 Clark St., company will help operators and installers design their Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 USA aftermarket systems, making sure the set up is sized 800-382-0333 properly to meet end-user power needs. AIMS Power can help customers with their next project, whether it’s a new build or replacement. 16

Airport Seating/Transit Seating Alliance 8001 Centerview Pkwy., Suite 203 Cordova, TN 38018 USA 901-685-8263 Fax: 901-683-6745 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.airportseatingalliance.com Products: Waiting room seating to match tough design requirements and budgets. ASA will guide customers through all available models addressing comfort level, features, functions and benefits for each facility. It starts with the type of seating materi- al: perforated steel, aluminum, stainless steel, molded polyurethane, etc., and concludes with cushion thick- ness and type. The result is a set of technical specifi- cations to meet the needs of customers. In addition to seating to fit any market, the company offers power options that allow for retrofitting existing spaces with power kits that are mountable under most seating. The Power and Go tower offers a different approach to providing power to customers through the use of a free standing or floor mounted pedestal that provides six standard plugs as well as six USB outlets. 15 Operate safely and easily

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E-Mail: [email protected] AMAYA-ASTRON SEATING riel Amaya, CEO; Donovan Albarran, Sales Director; Website: www.altrotransflor.com Marcela Amaya, Marketing Coordinator Products: Altro Transflor is a safety flooring manu- Products: The Amaya-Astron Seating models: GT, facturer, with over 90 years of experience. It provides A-220, A-2TEN and the TORINO G PLUS, provide high performance, slip-resistant, and flexible safety the latest in ergonomic technology and passenger flooring for bus, rail and maritime applications. The safety, fulfilling the FMVSS and CMVSS standards company offers a range of floor coverings engi- for 3-point seatbelt seats. Comfort, design and neered for the latest international smoke, fire and adaptability are the company’s most valuable fea- toxicity regulations and demands of passenger safe- tures, recognized by the transport industry in all of ty and comfort. Its safety flooring provides a combi- Amaya-Astron’s models. As North American lead- nation of vinyl, quartz aggregate, aluminum oxide See Ad On Page 33 ers in the seating industry, Amaya-Astron Seating and silicon carbide that includes multi-layered fiber Pirules 16E, Comp Industrial Cuamatla has a large list of options and accessories available reinforcement for controlled stability. Made with high Cuautitlan Izcalli, Estado de Mexico 54730 MEXICO to accomplish customers’ requirements for the dif- quality, sustainable materials, Altro Transflor flooring +52(55)5881-2007 ferent transportation services. comes with product warranties of up to 15 years. It E-Mail: [email protected] For sales and service inquiries in the United States also provides customized turn-key kits for easy instal- Website: www.amaya-astron.com.mx and Canada, contact George Farrell, email: lation. 16 Company Officers: Carlos Amaya, President; Gab - [email protected]; or Bob Greene, email: [email protected]. 16

American Acoustical Products 311 Hopping Brook Rd. Holliston, MA 01746 USA 720-635-1294 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.aapusa.com Company Officers: Russell Moody, President; Ken Owens, COO Products: A manufacturer of acoustical absorbers, barriers, and damping treatments to the North American transit bus market. In addition to manu- facturing capabilities, it offers state-of-the-art NVH diagnostic and design services. The product line features lightweight, flame retardant, durable, and cost effective NVH performance for use in engine compartments, fire walls, floors, wheel wells, and headliners. Product offering and areas of application include — Millennium Metal: metal sound absorber for use in engine compartments, headliners, and wheel wells; Hush Cloth Safe and Sound foam: fire walls, headliners and thermal body insulation; Whispermat: foam barrier com- posites for engine compartments and fire walls; Noiseless Metal: damped metal for fire walls and wheel wells; and, Noiseless Wood: acoustically treated floors. 16

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for transit and rail agencies, RoadRunner mobile AROW Global Products: ISO-certified remanufacturer of fleet video surveillance systems offer enhancements in 924 N. Park View Circle transmissions. ATR specializes in Allison Trans - high definition and analog video formats with for- Mosinee, WI 54455 USA missions as well as light duty fleet transmissions to wards and backwards compatible hardware, allowing 715-693-6020 cover all buses in a fleet. ATR has warehouse loca- transportation agencies a forward-thinking surveil- E-Mail: [email protected] tions in the United States and Canada. 15 lance system that is flexible and adaptable for system- Website: www.arowglobal.com wide advancements. 16 Company Officer: Dan Koschik, Vice President of Auto Meter Technologies Sales and Marketing 111 Somonauk St. ARBOC SPECIALTY VEHICLES Products: AROW Global specializes in the design Sycamore, IL 60178 USA and production of transportation window systems for 815-991-2267 major North American bus and recreational vehicle Website: www.oem.autometer.com manufacturers. This includes the Storm-Tite Flush Products: LCD, liquid-filled, digital and analog window series and the Evolution Framed window instrumentation products; CAN instrumentation; series. AROW has recently entered into the driver health and usage monitoring systems; event See Ad On Page 28 protection market. The company now designs and logger/recorders; digital video recorders; tire pressure 51165 Greenfield Pkwy. builds custom driver protection systems specific to and temperature monitoring systems; battery, starting Middlebury, IN 46540 USA client application and equipment. 16 and charging system analyzers; battery chargers; cus- 574-825-6472 tom OEM instrumentation solutions and commercial- Website: www.arbocsv.com ATLANTIC DETROIT DIESEL-ALLISON off-the-shelf vehicle system display products. 15 Products: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles is a manufac- turer of cost effective low-floor buses. The company Avail Technologies, Inc. is known for bringing innovative solutions to the 1960 Old Gatesburg Rd., Suite 200 transportation industry since 2009. ARBOC State College, PA 16803 USA See Ad On Page 36 814-234-3394 Specialty Vehicles pioneered the low floor cutaway 180 Route 175, P O Box 950 bus technology that allows for vehicle access for E-Mail: [email protected] Lodi, NJ 07644 USA Website: www.availtec.com passengers of all abilities including passengers with 201-489-5800 special needs. Current production models include: Products: ITS technology solutions for transit oper- Website: www.atlanticdda.com ators throughout the United States. 16 Spirit of Independence, Spirit of Mobility, Spirit of Products: Engaged in the sale and servicing of Freedom and Spirit of Liberty. 15 diesel and alternative fuel engines, transmissions AWASH (ECOWASH) SYSTEMS CORP and related components, parts and accessories, for ARI-HETRA equipment serving various on- and off-highway 12775 Randolph Ridge Lane markets. 08 Manassas, VA 20109 USA 800-562-3250/703-359-6265 ATR Transmission Remanufacturing, Inc. Website: www.ari-hetra.com 401 Terrace Dr. Products: Heavy-duty mobile lifting equipment, Mundelein, IL 60060 USA exhaust extraction systems and wheel service equip- 866-738-7267 ment. 15 Website: www.atreman.com 19 Community Ave, Unit 2 Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2X9 CANADA

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800-265-7405 Bauer Compressors Inc. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Website: www.awashsystems.com 1328 Azalea Garden Rd. 901 Cleveland St. Products: Washing made easy, efficient and econom- Norfolk, VA 23502 USA Elyria, OH 44035 USA ical. Awash Systems Corp. manufactures the Tower 757-852-2403 440-329-9000, 800-247-2725 Wash system for buses, motorcoaches and all sizes of Website: www.bauercomp.com E-Mail: [email protected] fleet vehicles. North America’s only OEM. The com- Products: The next generation of large capacity Website: www.bendix.com, www.brake-school.com, pany has services and parts for all its machines since CNG compressors, the C26 X-Fill series. Spanning www.safertrucks.com 1991. Over 25 years in business, with thousands of the 125 - 175 HP range and featuring Bauer’s high Company Officers: Joe McAleese, Chairman; customers across North America, Awash can service inlet pressure compressor, complementing the exist- Berend Bracht, President and CEO; Carlos Hungria, and install systems anywhere. Using less than one ing range in Bauer’s CNG systems portfolio. The C26 COO ounce of soap a minute, and three gallons of water to X-Fill has been engineered to achieve large capacity Products: Airbrake systems, foundation drum wash a minute, customers can wash a bus in less than performance in an attractive and quiet package. brakes, air disc brakes, tire pressure monitoring sys- five minutes inside or outside. Customers can utilize Suitable for densely populated areas where low noise tems, air brake control systems, full stability systems, their wash area for more than just washing as the and visual appeal are important. 14 collision mitigation technologies, ABS, product train- Awash system parks neatly in a corner, out of the way ing - in-person/online, actuation components, cham- for any other desired work that needs to be done on a BAUER’S CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED bers, air dryers, and compressors, remanufactured fleet. No other washing system on the market can components, lane departure warning and blind spot compare in cost efficiencies, durability and cus- detection. 16 tomer service. Visit www.awashsystems.com or call Michelle at 800-265-7405. 16 Bendix Spicer Foundation Brakes 901 Cleveland St. BAE Systems, HybriDrive® Solutions Elyria, OH 44035 USA 1098 Clark St. 440-329-9709, 866-610-9709 Endicott, NY 13760 USA E-Mail: [email protected] 607-770-2083 Website: www.foundationbrakes.com, Website: www.hybridrive.com www.brakeschool.com, www.safertrucks.com Products: HybriDrive® transit propulsion systems. See Ad On Page 34 Company Officers: Eddie Wilkinson, President; BAE Systems now offers HybriDrive Series-E. Pier 50 Aaron Schwass, Vice President and General Manager HybriDrive propulsion enables bus accessories to run San Francisco, CA 94158 USA Products: Foundation drum brakes, air disc brakes, 100 percent electric. BAE Systems also provides new 415-595-8164 actuation/actuators, slack adjusters, chambers, reman- electric drive modes, including “engine-off” capabili- Website: www.bauerscertifiedpre-owned.com ufactured brake shoes, brake pads and linings, product ty. HybriDrive Series-E’s new electric drive modes Products: Motorcoaches, limousines and other luxu- training — in-person/online. 16 are Start/Stop Drive, Quiet Drive, Depot Drive, and ry vehicles. 16 Silent Drive. 13

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Bergen Auto Upholstery Co., Inc. Better Life Technology, LLC 203-637-1900 375 North St. 9736 Legler Rd. E-Mail: [email protected] Secaucus, NJ 07094 USA Lenexa, KS 66219 USA Website: www.wash-bots.com 201-457-9100 913-894-0403 Company Officer: Bruno Albanesi, President Fax: 201-457-9103 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.bltllc.com Website: www.bergenseat.com Products: Flooring options for the bus and other Products: Seat replacement and complete interior industries. BLT’s specialized transit flooring is a refurbishing, including seat covers, ceilings, side- high-performance product that is composed of 100 walls, lav area, under racks, dash, entrance door. Parts percent polyvinyl material. Can sustain constant distributor for American, National and Amaya seat strain, trauma and water exposure. Will not separate, Products: Bus washing for the 21st century. State-of- parts with large inventory in stock. Bergen offers a crack or break. 16 the-art single-brush machines feature: all-stainless- complete cleaning service, seat cover shampooing, steel frames; brush-only inclination; electric, battery seat frame cleaning, cleaning of sidewalls and A/C BITIMEC WASH-BOTS.COM or diesel power; double controls, to work in two direc- ducts, and shampooing of any carpeted surface. See Ad On Page 19 tions; totally self-contained; low maintenance; and Bergen road crew is available to install on location. 14 15 Putnam Ave., #290 soap, wash and rinse a full-size coach in approximate- Greenwich, CT 06830 USA ly 6-8 minutes. 16 BITZER US, INC.

See Ad On Page 31 4080 Enterprise Way Flowery Branch, GA 30024 USA 770-718-2900 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.bitzerus.com Company Officers : Matthew Lish, Natalie Dyke Products: BITZER is a provider of bus/coach air con- ditioning compressors. BITZER’s product range cov- ers all compressor technologies, from reciprocating to scroll and screw compressors. BITZER bus air condi- tioning compressors are designed specifically to excel within the harsh environment of today’s engine com- partments. BITZER’s bus air conditioning compres- sors offer superior capacity to cool coaches, school buses and transit buses, including larger articulated and double-decker buses. 16 Your one stop shop for coach, rail, and ship interiors. BODE NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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Dealers for Isringhausin and National Seats, 660 John Dodd Rd. Spartanburg, SC 29303 USA we have a full stock of seats and parts for 864-578-9683 both brands. We also have parts for Ameri- Website: www.bodenorthamerica.com Products: Made in the USA, Bode designs and deliv- can, Amaya, Vanhool and Wakeeld seats. ers entry systems for practically any kind of train or bus. Energy efficient electric CADS door for transit If we don't have it, we can get it. buses is easy to install, low maintenance, and low power consumption. The CADS is integrated in the rotating column, saving space, adjusts itself and opens Over 40 years of service to the and closes evenly. The Bode Diagnosis Software Tool (HARDI) has been developed for use on Windows motorcoach industry, all seat covers based computers. The graphic interface is self-explain- guaranteed for 4 years or 400,000 miles. ing and allows the selection of more than 10 lan- guages. Bode is a member of the Schaltbau group, a provider of technical components and systems world- Any questions about your seats or other needs, please wide. 15 call 425-432-9867 or visit us at www.willinghaminc.com. Brasco International Inc. 32400 Industrial Drive Madison Heights, MI 48071 USA 800-893-3665 E-Mail: [email protected] Page 30 BUSLINE July/August 2016 0716Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 6/21/16 10:48 AM Page 31

Website: www.brasco.com Products: With over 40 years of experience, Budget Busgraphix.com Products: shelters, BRT station shelters, Truck and Auto is a full-service collision center in the 1830 E. 3rd St., Tempe, AZ 85281 USA bike shelters, transit shelters, solar powered LED Midwest. Budget Truck and Auto specializes in col- 480-427-2767 safety bollards, windscreens, advertising boxes, solar lision repair, fabrication, frame straightening, vinyl E-Mail: [email protected] powered ad box retrofits, custom glass etching, roof graphics, and custom paint needs. Technicians are Website: www.busgraphix.com retrofits, benches, bike racks, waste receptacles, shop- trained and certified by bus and motorcoach manufac- Company Officers: Jay Lieske ping cart corrals, advertising signs, solar lighting turers including Van Hool, Prevost, Temsa, and Motor Products: Bus wraps and bus graphics, full service retrofits, shade shelters, leaning rails, covered walk- Coach Industries. 16 solutions including innovative design, production ways and canopies. 14 with product quality and nationwide expert installa- Bus & Truck of Chicago, Inc, tion team. 16 BraunAbility 7447 S. Central Ave., Suite B 631 West 11th St. Bedford Park, IL 60638 USA busHive Software Winamac, IN 46996 USA 773-523-6003 313 Ushers Rd. 800-488-0359 E-Mail: [email protected] Ballston Lake, NY 12801 USA Website: www.braunability.com Website: www.busntruckchicago.com 518-877-2507 Products: Wheelchair-accessible vehicles and wheel- Company Officers: Barry Hornecker, President; Mike E-Mail: [email protected] chair lifts. 16 Iambor, Vice President; Randy Westergaard, CFO Website: www.bushive.com Products: Bus repair facility and bus remanufacturing of Company Officers: Mike Hinckley, President; Brian Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC small and large buses. Mechanical, electrical, suspen- Mann, Director of Sales; Jessica Harblin, Director of 535 Marriott Dr., 8th Floor sions, air-conditioning and body repairs for all types of Support Nashville, TN 37214 USA buses. Accident, collision repairs and complete refinish- Products: busHive provides transportation software. 330-697-4497 ing available. A 65-foot paint booth available within the It specializes in charter management, driver compli- Fax: 330-572-5039 facility. 16 ance and vehicle preventative maintenance. 16 Website: www.bridgestonefirestonemileagesales.com Products: Provides lease, sales and service of light truck, BusesOnline.com BYD Motors commercial and specially-designed mileage tires, 325 Route 125 1800 S. Figueroa St. retreads, wheels and tire service equipment. 15 Brentwood, NH 03833 USA Los Angeles, CA 90015 USA 603-679-2800 213-748-3980 Budget Truck and Auto, Inc. E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.byd.com 2027 W. Avalon Rd. Website: www.busesonline.com Products: manufacturer. 14 Janesville, WI 53546 USA Products: Online marketplace for the bus industry. 800-524-6113 Buy and sell buses, motorhomes, schoolbuses, C.E. Niehoff & Co. E-Mail: [email protected] , transits, trolleys, limos and more. 15 2021 Lee St. Website: www.budgettruckandauto.com Evanston, IL 60202 USA

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847-866-6030 CAMIRA GROUP ship with professional design houses and operators E-Mail: [email protected] to create the most appropriate fabric solutions, not Website: www.CENiehoff.com only in terms of color and appearance, but also in Products: Specializing in the design and manufacture meeting specific technical requirements, most of heavy-duty brushless alternators. Models are cus- notably flammability performance. All fabrics are tomized for niche markets with a wide range of output designed with passengers in mind. Comfort and capabilities and a variety of market specific features. 2476 Waldorf Court NW safety is paramount, and working with operators to CEN alternators are designed to withstand chaff, dust Grand Rapids, MI 49544 USA develop a new fabric ensures the fabric meets their and corrosive agents of agriculture, construction, 616-288-0655 requirements and also the needs of the customer. marine and mining environments. The brushless E-Mail: [email protected] Whether a stocked range or custom-made, Camira’s design eliminates internal arcing, making it good for Website: www.camirafabrics.com transport fabrics are designed to coordinate with a operation in volatile environments. 08 Company Officers: Grant Russell, CEO; Andrew wide range of other options including leather and Schofield, Group Sales & Marketing Director; Nick vinyl, as well as trim options for piping, headrests, Classics, Inc. Brown, Finance Director; Rune Akselberg, wall side and ceiling finishes, and curtaining to pro- 3239 Rio Lindo Avenue President, Camira Group, Inc. vide flexible options for combination seats using Healdsburg, CA 95448 USA Products: Global textile manufacturer, Camira more than one material type. Camira is represented 800-349-1873, 707-433-6810 offers total fabric solutions for passenger transport by Wagner & Associates (phone: 919-552-4466); E-Mail: [email protected] interiors. Known for its traditional plush wool and Transportation Products Sales and Service Website: www.cablecarclassics.com moquettes, Camira’s manufacturing expertise also (phone: 724-640-8826). 16 Products: Provides customers with advantages of covers lighter weight pile fabrics with added design vintage-style trolleys, plus reliability of heavy-duty and texture, comtemporary flat weave fabrics for Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) low floor transit buses. The company’s trolleys help seating, vinyls, leathers and a wide range of ancil- 55 York St., No. 1401 increase ridership and community goodwill. 13 lary interior trim fabrics for other surfaces within Toronto, ON M5J 1R7 CANADA motorcoaches. Transportation fabric collections 416-365-9800 Cable Car Concepts include Aura, Dimension, Elements, Fusion, Website: www.cutaactu.ca 821 Shunpike Rd. Quantum, Vigor, Vita and Folio. Added fabric pro- Products: CUTA is a member-based association that Cape May, NJ 08204 USA tection comes from Defender, Camira’s triple action, supports public transit as the core of integrated mobil- 800-422-8366 long-lasting fabric treatment which has an invisible ity across Canada. 16 Website: www.trolley.com protective shield making fabrics ani-bacterial, anti- Products: Originators of the themed trackless trolley. fungal and anti-stain. CARLYLE COMPRESSOR Facilities are located in Cape May, NJ, and Starke, As well as an extensive portfolio of stocked See Ad On Page 16 FL. Cable Car Concepts’ trackless trolleys are road ranges for motorcoach interiors, Camira has an in- 6304 Thompson Rd. worthy replicas of their San Francisco-area on-track house design team that can develop something more Syracuse, NY 13221 USA counterparts, operating on rubber tires with standard bespoke, adding personality and flair to any vehicle 315-432-3096 or alternative fuel engines. 16 interior. Camira’s designers work in close partner- E-Mail: [email protected] EFFICIENCY RELIABILITYITY Air Conditioning Electric PERFORMANCEDiscover electricityNC

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The Temsa TS30 and TS35 coaches are fully integral America, Champion Bus provides delivery of mid-size coaches. The TS45 full-sized coach, intro- replacement parts, responsive customer serivce and duced in 2014, has top safety features as standard technical support. 16 options. Temsa coaches are constructed from stainless steel for extra durability and safety, and are tested to Financial Services ensure the highest standards. Equipped with a 102 Colony Park Dr., Suite 700 Website: www.carlylecompressor.com Cummins/Allison driveline, Temsa models provide Cumming, GA 30040 USA Products: Carlyle 05G and 05K open-drive compres- raw power and optimum serviceability. 770-888-9981 sors are designed for air conditioning and refrigeration In addition to these Temsa products, CH Bus Sales Website: www.charabancfinancial.com applications. The compressor is approved to operate is focused on superb after-sales service and support Products: New and used coach leasing services. 16 with R-134a and R-4-4A refrigerants. 15 through parts availability, warranty support, technical assistance, driver training, and repair services. CH CHESTNUT RIDGE FOAM, INC. CH BUS SALES, LLC/TEMSA USA continues to expand to new locations in order to pro- vide increased support to customers throughout the United States. 16

Champion Bus Inc. 331 Graham Rd. Imlay City, MI 48444 USA See Ad On Page 7 800-776-4943 1645 Lyndale Ave., North, Suite 102 E-Mail: [email protected] 443 Warehouse Drive Faribault, MN 55021 USA Website: www.championbus.com Latrobe, PA 15650 USA 507-331-7911 Company Officer: Joe Bradshaw, Vice President/ 800-234-2734 ext 264 E-Mail: [email protected] General Manager E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.chbussales.com Products: Champion Bus, Inc., a subsidiary of REV Website: www.crfoam.com Company Officers: Robert Foley, President & CEO; Group, manufactures small- and medium-sized Products: Advanced CR SAFGUARD® XL seat Duane Geiger, Executive Vice President of Sales and commercial buses for public transit, paratransit, cushioning offers the latest in fire-resistant technolo- Service; Tim Guldin, Vice President of Sales & parking, airport, hotel/resort, assisted living, group gy for a bus interior. Compliant with FTA fire safety Service Southeast; Tony Mongiovi, Vice President of tour, church and university markets. Founded in criteria, this cushioning best eliminates the hazards Sales & Service Northeast; Tim Vaught, Vice 1953, Champion Bus was the first bus manufactur- associated with FMVSS 302. It’s a long-standing President of Sales, Service & Product Development er to become QVM certified by the Ford Motor myth that FMVSS 302 provides a safe level of fire South Company. All bus models manufactured at the com- protection within the interior of public transportation Products: Exclusive distributor of Temsa motor- pany’s ISO 9001 certified facility in Imlay City, MI, vehicles. It burns rapidly and profusely while emitting coaches in North America, offering the TS30, TS35E, are Altoona tested, FMVSS/CMVSS compliant and immense volumes of toxic smoke, putting numerous and TS45 Temsa products. Temsa uses high quality have passed FMVSS No. 220 and ECE r.66 rolloev- lives at risk. Unfortunately, many individuals respon- production standards stressing customer satisfaction. er safety tests. Backed by a dealer network in North sible for new vehicle specifications or replacement cushions are completely unaware of this danger. All

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CR SAFGUARD® XL cushioning is manufactured OEM and their suppliers. Chief offers connection, 562-493-2804 utilizing a low smoke, Neoprene latex compound. Its power distribution and protection, audible warning Website: www.cleanenergyfuels.com use allows removal of the largest interior fuel source devices, and much more designed and tested for the Products: Provider of natural gas for transportation from the vehicle. To include CR SAFGUARD® XL harshest environments. The company’s line card is in North America with a customer base in the refuse, as a project requirement, we offer condensed specifi- headlined by its new patent-pending, IP67 power dis- transit, shuttle, taxi, , interstate trucking, air- cations to be easily added to a vehicle bid package. tribution module, the BRIC. It supports low and high and municipal fleet markets. 06 Beyond its unrivaled fire-resistance, CR SAF- amp components and is equipped with a small foot- GUARD® XL represents major advancements in seat print, silicone compression seal, and hydrophobic CLEAN SEAL, INC. cushioning durability and comfort. To maximize the vent. In addition to stocking parts, Chief also offers service life of your vehicle seating, strategic use of custom kits, assembly, and design-in support. Chief’s both CR SAFGUARD® and CR SAFGUARD® XL on-staff engineering provides frontline quality and can be utilized. Most often, CR SAFGUARD® is rec- technical assistance. 16 ommended for back cushions and headrests, while CR SAFGUARD® XL is selected to maximize the more City View Bus Sales & Service Ltd demanding bottom cushion application. Both prod- 71 City View Dr ucts are available in multiple firmness ranges and can Toronto, ON M9W 5A5 CANADA be used alone or in combination to optimize comfort- 416-315-0632 ability. Visit www.CRFOAM.com to view CR SAF- E-Mail: [email protected] GUARD® XL fire performance capabilities in action Website: www.cvbussales.com with a comparative testing video of completed bus Company Officer: Lorenzo D’Urso seats exposed to flame. This video is also available as Products: New and used bus sales, Cummins author- See Ad On Page 22 an educational tool demonstrating the danger of how ized dealer, official BAE system service provider, bus 20900 West Ireland Rd., P.O. Box 2919 fire may impact bus interiors. Move beyond the stan- refurbishments, mobile repairs and body shop. 16 South Bend, IN 46680-2919 USA dard for superior safety with CR SAFGUARD® XL 800-366-3682, 574-299-1888 fire-resistant seat cushioning. 16 Trolley Website: www.CleanSeal.com 836 Mason Way Products: Clean Seal®, Inc. offers extruded EPDM, Chief Enterprises, Inc. Medford, OR 97501 USA Neoprene, Silicone and Nitrile seals to the transporta- 545 W. Lake St. 800-460-3934 tion, recreational vehicle, marine and appliance mar- Elmhurst, IL 60126 USA Website: www.classictrolley.com kets. The company also offers vulcanizing services 630-530-1224 Products: Hand-crafted trolleys mounted on pre- for endless seal applications and body side moldings. E-Mail: [email protected] manufactured chassis. 10 A supplier of extruded rubber seals and gaskets, the Website: www.chiefent.com extruded rubber products are available for a variety of Company Officer: John Herzog, Director of Clean Energy applications. Clean Seal uses 3M™ (ST) sealing tape Business Development 3020 Old Ranch Parkway, Suite 400 adhesives on its rubber seals designed for the automo- Products: Electrical components to the transportation Seal Beach, CA 90740 USA

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tive industry. Also available are a variety of molded resulting in the world’s first and only remanufac- 610-289-0488 rubber products including plugs, bushings, rubber tured all-electric battery powered bus. Developed E-Mail: [email protected] grommets, bumpons and bumpers. Clean Seal also exclusively by CCW, the Zero-Emission Propulsion Website: trucks.vdo-instruments.com has available automotive hose products. 09 System (ZEPS) technology was integrated to pro- Products: The Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket vide customers an affordable route to eco-friendly business unit of Continental is a global supplier of CMI Enterprises transportation. Affiliated companies, TSI and SBL, systems and components to automobile, truck and bus 13145 NW 45th Ave. specialize in supplying quality, pre-owned transit manufacturers. Continental develops and produces Miami, FL 33054 USA buses for sale and short/long-term lease. 15 products that make transportation safer, cleaner and 574-226-2977 more fuel-efficient. Continental Commercial Vehicles Website: www.cmi-enterprises.com CONTINENTAL CORPORATION & Aftermarket develops and manufactures instru- Products: Bus/coach upholstery, fabric. 14 mentation and accessories, including off-the-shelf and customizable gauges, clusters and TFTs, an extensive Coach Glass line of sensors and senders, electronic network solu- 91302 N. Coburg Industrial Way tions/multiplex architecture, off-the-shelf camera sys- Coburg, OR 97408 USA See Ad On Page 25 tems, the ProViu ASL360 camera and surveillance 800-714-7171 6755 Snowdrift Rd. system, and the VDO RoadLog ELD, a log automa- E-Mail: [email protected] Allentown, PA 18106 USA tion and compliance management solution. 16 Website: www.coachglass.com Products: Coach Glass specializes in OEM and replace- ment windshields and side glass for motorcoaches, transit buses, school buses and other specialty vehicles. Large inventory and quick delivery. Four regional distribution centers in Oregon, Arizona, Indiana and Florida. 14

Collins Bus 415 W. 6th St. South Hutchinson, KS 67505 USA 620-662-9000 Website: www.collinsbuscorp.com Company Officer : Matt Scheuler, Vice President/ General Manager Products: Collins Bus Corporation, a subsidiary of REV Group, Inc. (REV), manufactures Type A and multi-function school activity bus (MFSAB) models in South Hutchinson, KS. 16

Columbia Equipment Co., Inc. 180-10 93rd Ave. Jamaica, NY 11433 USA 800-742-1297, 718-658-5900 Fax: 718-526-4110 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.columbiaequipment.com Products: Pre-fabricated aluminum bus shelters. Columbia offers standard and custom designs in a variety of sizes and configurations and in all price ranges. Product line includes bus stop shelters, shelters, windscreens, smoking shelters, walk- way canopies, information kiosks, ticket vending shel- ters and custom street furniture. 12

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Eberspaecher Climate Control Systems ElDorado 6099A Vipond Dr. 1655 Wall St. Mississauga, ON L5T 2B2 CANANDA Salina, KS 67401 USA 800-387-4800 800-850-1287 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.enconline.com Website: www.eberspaecher-na.com Company Officer: Colby Bertrand, Vice President/ Products: Fuel operated heaters and Sutrak air condi- General Manager tioning systems. Eberspaecher provides customers a Products: ElDorado, a subsidiary of REV Group, Fax: 440-572-2732 “best in class product support” package, including in- manufactures light- and medium-duty commercial E-mail: [email protected] field service representatives, on-site and web-based buses for public transit, paratransit, airport, parking, Web Site: www.eberhard.com training, call center for technical support and a num- hotel/resort, group tour, assisted living, church and Products: Eberhard Manufacturing Company has ber of service dealers in North America. 15 university transportation markets. Every vehicle pro- been serving various industries for over 130 years duced at the company’s 252,000 square foot, ISO from locations in Strongsville, OH, and Ecolane 9001 certified facility in Salina, KS, has met a com- Tillsonburg, ON. Eberhard is a leading manufac- 1150 1st Ave., Suite 910 prehensive set of quality, performance and safety turer of industrial, vehicular, and specialty hard- King of Prussia, PA 19406 USA standards to meet applicable Altoona, FMVSS and ware. One of its specialty hardware lines is for the 610-312-0033 ext. 115 CMVSS requirements for ensuring safe and reliable bus industry that includes manual door controls, E-Mail: [email protected] service. Backed by a dealer network in North electric door controls, trigger latches, quarter turns, Website: www.ecolane.com America, ElDorado has hundreds of available seating door handles, hinges, custom rods, yokes, door Products: A flexible, affordable and reliable choice configurations and dozens of vehicle options. 16 latches, t-handles and paddle latches, all available in for transit agency managers, directors and decision- a variety of finishes. makers with responsibility for implementing easy-to- Elreg Distributors Ltd. Other products that are available from Eberhard deploy scheduling and dispatch solutions. The Ecolane 2215 Kenmore Ave. are: gas springs, rotary latches, tie downs, door platform restores community engagement to people Buffalo, NY 14207 USA holdbacks, footman loops, key cylinders, handles, who might not otherwise have access to mobility. 14 800-387-4078 vents, d-rings, cam-type door hardware, key fobs, Website: www.elreg.com steps, draw latches, push buttons and slam bolts. eFleet Services Products: ISO 9001:2008 registered manufacturer Eberhard offers thousands of different products, but 11920 Forge Pl. and OEM manufacturer’s representative for: Delco it also has a full engineering staff that is available to Richmond, BC V7A 4V9 CANADA Remy, Prestolite, C.E. Niehoff, EMP, MP-Pumps, customers to help in the design of any custom item 604-241-1441 Bosch, Denso, and Mitsubishi. Includes alternators a particular application may require. Eberhard E-Mail: [email protected] and starters. Supplying transportation fleets national- Manufacturing Company is a division of The Website: www.efleetservices.com ly with starting and charging products. Programs for Eastern Company, with locations in Canada, , Products: Vehicle tracking, dispatch, ticketing sys- repair, replacement, re-distribution. Inventory in Mexico and the United States. tems and electronic onboard recorders. Canada and USA. Specializing in transit buses and 16 14 highway coaches. 13

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Its tech- liability and workers’ compensation. 16 NORSE SYSTEMS, INC. nical writers, illustrators, and part catalogers create documentation to optimize maintenance and reduce National Seating Co./CVG time and cost. ONEIL creates integrated solutions 200 National Dr. tailored to a customer’s specific need, from cutting- Vonore, TN 37885 USA edge technology to converting legacy data into elec- 800-222-7328 tronic formats. 16 Website: www.cvgrp.com Products: Motorcoach driver and passenger seats. ONSPOT AUTOMATIC TIRE CHAINS All National Seating products are produced in the See Ad On Page 49 company’s Vonore, TN, facility. 13 245 Sage Hollow Rd. Guilford, CT 06437 USA New Flyer Industries 800-769-8468 Headquarters/Winnipeg Facility E-Mail: [email protected] 711 Kernaghan Ave. Website: www.norsesys.com Winnipeg, MB R2C 3T4 CANADA Company Officers: Leif E. Petterson, CSP- See Ad On Page 43 204-224-1251 President; David Hopper, Senior Partner 1075 Rodgers Park Dr., P.O. Box 1077 St. Cloud Facility Products: Provides a complete set of integrated North Vernon, IN 47265 USA 6200 Glenn Carlson Dr. products for managing bus transportation. Norse has 800-766-7768 St. Cloud, MN 56301 USA been providing solutions for the bus industry for 30- E-Mail: [email protected] 320-203-0576 plus years. The software product set is combined Website: www.onspot.com Crookston Facility with private “cloud” based virtual servers and pro- Company Officer: Eric M. Jones, Vice President of 214 5th Ave., SW fessional support to provide a complete solution for Sales & Marketing Crookston, MN 56716 USA bus operators. The solutions are designed to run on Products: Onspot Automatic Tire Chains allows the 218-277-7100 existing computer infrastructure. Low monthly fees, operator to engage and disengage tire chains at the Anniston Facility with no long term contract. flip of a dashboard switch, without stopping, to 106 National Dr. Applications include: Charter/field trip sales enhance traction and reduce braking distance on snow Anniston, AL 36207 USA and operations, dispatching, driver qualifications, and ice in forward or reverse. Available as a factory 256-831-4296 human resources, employee time and pay, transit option from over 200 builders, or for retrofit of exist- Website: www.newflyer.com line runs, day trip/commuter/airport shuttle and ing vehicles from 1/2 ton to Class 8 tractor trailers. 16 Company Officers: Paul Soubry, President and tour systems, accident management, equipment CEO; Glenn Asham, CFO; Wayne Joseph, Executive maintenance, warrantee tracking and recovery, fuel On Your Mark Transportation Vice President, Bus Business; Paul Smith, Executive control, fuel tax reporting, trip bidding, school bus P.O. Box 292851 Vice President of Sales and Marketing routing with automated map interfaces, multi-site Nashville, TN 37229-2851 USA Products: New Flyer is a transit bus and motorcoach inventory control, purchasing, home to school 615-504-6275 manufacturer and parts distributor in North America operations, accounts receivable, general ledger, E-Mail: [email protected] with fabrication, manufacturing, distribution and accounts payable, and more. All of the Norse appli- Website: www.onyourmarktransportation.com service centers in Canada and the United States. cations are provided with the “Screen Driver” user Products: On Your Mark Transportation is a con- New Flyer is a heavy-duty transit bus provider with security, system administration, custom reporting, sulting service to the ground transportation industry. its product line Xcelsior® and MiDi® models. and application development and management The company brings resources to all areas of ground Featured are drive systems powered by clean diesel, tools. Demonstrations and sales presentations are transportation, including limousine, school bus, natural gas, diesel-electric hybrid, electric-trolley available at no cost. 16 transit and motorcoach. The list of services include, and battery-electric. but are not limited to: financial analysis; event Through its acquisition of Motor Coach transportation planning and logistics; marketing, Industries, Inc., New Flyer offers the MCI J4500 and 260 Banker Rd. including websites, social media, trade show repre- the MCI D-Series. New Flyer also operates an after- Plattsburgh, NY 12901 USA sentation and sales training; surveys, incluidng market parts organization, providing support for all 518-566-6682 employee, ridership or customer surveys; human types of transit buses and motorcoaches. All buses E-Mail: [email protected] resources, including recruiting, hiring, training and and coaches are supported by a comprehensive war- Website: www.novabus.com company specific policy handbooks and proce- ranty, service and support network. 16 Products: Nova Bus strives to design public transit dures; grant writing; 5311(f) programs; DOT and buses that meet different needs. Its value-added offer DOD safety system audits; research; and school bus Nord-Lock, Inc. includes an extensive list of standard features engi- planning and implementation. 15 1000 Gregg St. neered to provide the best in terms of safety, acces- Carnegie, PA 15106 USA sibility and life cycle cost. Nova Bus’ entire line of P.A. Post Agency, LLC 412-279-1149 vehicles is based on a single proven platform that One International Blvd., Suite 405 E-Mail: [email protected] requies minimal maintenance and far exceeds Mahwah, NJ 07495 USA Website: www.nord-lock.com, www.safe- APTA’s White Book crashworthiness requirements. 201-252-3010 wheels.com Its built-in Swivel Zone offers convenient access Website: www.papost.com Company Officer: Bill Myers, President space to readily accommodate any type of mobility Products: Transportation insurance. 16 Products: The Nord-Lock Bolt Securing System device. The Nova e-Cooling system has shown sig- solves the common problem of bolt loosening and nificant fuel savings when combined with the latest Paradigm Technology Consulting, LLC fastener failure. This two-piece system uses a pair of transmission technology. 15 22 S. Main St. washers, maintains tension on the bolt, and prevents Allentown, NJ 08501 USA rotation caused by vibration. They are pre-assem- O’Neil & Associates, Inc. 866-782-4636; 609-890-4150 bled, with cam faces together and radial teeth ready 495 Byers Rd. Fax: 609-890-4154 to grip the mating surfaces. The angle created by the Miamisburg, OH 45342 USA E-Mail: [email protected]

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Web Site: www.ptcllc.com military facilities, automobile plants, and more. It access to all coach assemblies, subassemblies and Products: Paradigm Technology Consulting, LLC sells repair and replacement components, as well as components. Prevost Parts provides replacement (PTC) is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner focusing complete turnkey exhaust removal systems. 16 parts for all make and model coaches and transit on human resources and labor management for the buses, and is the exclusive distributor of Prevost, transportation industry. It is PTC’s approach to Power Brake, LLC Volvo Bus and Nova Bus certified parts and com- assemble best of breed solutions for the motorcoach 4351 34th St. N, Suite B ponents. The Prevost Parts and Service Network industry, and to offer an end-to-end turnkey solution St. Petersburg, FL 33714 USA consists of 10 Prevost Parts and Service Centers that makes it possible for operators in the industry to E-Mail: [email protected] and more than 150 Prevost-trained and certified leverage the best technology available. The Website: www.powerbrake1.com service providers. The service network is the Paradigm Transportation Suite (PTS) of payroll and Company Officers: Tom Cox, Dixon Davies, Chad industry’s exclusive provider of certified service labor management applications is designed for Kearney for Prevost vehicles, Volvo engines and Volvo I- operators with more complex payroll and workforce Products: Extended service life brake rotors and Shift transmissions. The service providers are management needs, including those involving union brake drums, 100,000 mile performance quarantee of strategically located throughout Canada and the contracts. 13 drums and rotors against distortion, vibration, crack- United States and offer service for every make and ing and wear. Complete brake kits available. 16 model of coach, motorhome and bus. 15 PennTex Industries, Inc. 202 Plaza Dr. PREVOST PROAIR, LLC Manchester, PA 17345-1340 USA 717-266-8762 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.penntexusa.com Products: PennTex Industries, Inc. is a manufactur- 2900 County Rd. 6 W er of heavy-duty, high amperage alternators, voltage Elkhart, IN 46514 USA regulators, fully automatic high idler devices and See Ad On Page 72 574-264-5494 other mobile electronic devices for the transporta- 35 Gagnon Blvd. E-Mail: [email protected] tion and speciality vehicle industries. All products Sainte-Claire, Quebec G0R 2V0 CANADA Website: www.proairllc.com are manufactured new in the company’s Fort Worth, 418-883-3391 Products: Manufactures air conditioning, heating TX, facility. 14 E-Mail: [email protected] and defrost systems for all types of buses and shuttle Website: www.prevostcar.com vehicles. Specializes in climate control systems for PETRO STOPPING CENTERS Company Officers: Francois Tremblay, President; driver and passenger areas, and also stocks a com- Robert Goodnight, Vice President of New Coach Sales; plete line of related parts. An ISO 9001:2008 cer- Clay Flynt, Vice President of Parts and Service; Ron tified company that has been in operation since Rogers, Vice President of Conversion Sales; and Jack 1978. Works very closely with customers to Forbes, Vice President of Corporate Sales ensure that products and processes are compliant Products: North American manufacturer of passen- with their requirements. It is involved with the ger coaches as well as conversion coaches for high- OEM’s on many levels, from providing industry end motorhomes and specialty conversions. The feedback to various projects, testing of products, See Ad On Page 68 Prevost H-Series provides tall high-deck coaches advance notification of changes and involvement I-39 & Hwy. 38, Exit #99 with panoramic views and under-floor storage in problem solving. ProAir has a satellite opera- 900 Petro Dr. capacity of 470 cubic feet. The Prevost X-Series tion located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, which Rochelle, IL 61068 USA offers low overall height for the premium coach mar- serves as a warehouse and sales office for western 815-562-3716 ket, while maintaining a floor-to-ceiling height of 80 U.S. customers. 16 E-Mail: [email protected] inches and a wheelbase of 334.5 inches. The Volvo Website: www.ta-petro.com 9700 offers quality, performance, economy, comfort PROFUSION INDUSTRIES Products: Full service travel plaza offering regular and safety. The powertrain takes advantage of the diesel, biodiesel, regular gas, E85 and E15. RV coordination between the Volvo D13 engine and I- services include dump station, water, propane, pull- Shift transmission. This integration results in better through parking and separate fueling island. performance and engine management, fuel savings Amenities include two restaurants, two stores, clin- and easier service scheduling. 16 ic, Verizon authorized dealer, game arcade, showers, See Ad On Page 23 coin laundry, ATM, fax and copy service, UPS, Prevost Parts 822 Kumho Dr. FedEx and U.S. mail dropboxes. Open 24 hours a E-Mail: [email protected] Fairlawn, OH 44333 USA day, 365 days a year. Buses welcome, please call Website: www.prevostcar.com 330-668-7694 ahead if eating (815-562-5840). 16 Online Parts Ordering: www.prevostcar.com/con- E-Mail: [email protected] tent/online-parts-ordering Website: www.profusionindustries.com PEX Prevost U.S. Parts Customer Service Center Products: Manufactures the Koro-Trans™ Astra 200 Hart St. 2200 Point Blvd., Suite 100 Flor™ group of flooring, step tread and nosing com- Niceville, FL 32578 USA Elgin, IL 60123 USA ponents for shuttle and transit buses. Manufactured 850-729-0537 Ext.224 Toll Free: 1-800-799-9938 Admin., 1-800-621-5519 using sustainable processes, Astra Flor freatures an Website: www.pexna.com Coach, 1-877-999-8808 Transit aesthetically pleasing metal flake texture. Astra Flor Products: PEX Heavy Duty product groups include: Phone: 1-847-844-7680 may be purchsed as a welded one-piece construction in HD brake wear sensors (disc and drum brakes); HD Prevost Canadian Parts Customer Service Center full width rib, full width smooth, or a smooth/rib com- ABS sensors; HD ABS sensor extension cables; and 2955-A, Watt Ave., Quebec, Quebec G1X 3W1 bination, as well as in standard width rolls for pieced HD engine sensors/switches. 15 Toll Free: 1-800-463-8876 installation. Widths range from 79 to 114 inches. Phone: 1-418-654-0174, 1-418-653-0948 Step tread options include Astra Flor, Astra Flor Plymovent Corp. Products: Prevost offers 24/7 emergency parts Ribbed, and the slip resistant Pebbletread™design. 5 Corporate Dr. ordering and shipping, and 24/7 online parts order- Nosings can be provided with textured or ribbed fin- Cranbury, NJ 08512 USA ing with a special discount. Prevost parts ware- ishes. Proprietary processes provide for short lead 800-644-0911 houses use RF barcode technology for quick ship- times. Astra Flor is fire resistant, slip resistant, abra- E-Mail: [email protected] ment of parts, and offers same-day shipping of sion resistant, and moisture resistant. OEM’s and Website: www.plymovent.com stock parts anywhere in the United States and service departments can select custom length floor- Products: Plymovent is an ISO 9001:2008 manu- Canada for orders received before 2 p.m. Prevost’s ing kits or prefabricated welded one-piece flooring. facturer of vehicle exhaust removal systems for var- computerized parts catalog provides immediate 16 ious sectors such as indock fleet maintenance shops, July/August 2016 BUSLINE Page 51 0716Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 6/21/16 10:48 AM Page 52

Proheat Company Officers: Bob Schecter, President; Walter Rel-Tek Corporation 3831 No. 6 Rd. Buist, Vice President 4185 Old William Penn Hgwy. Richmond, BC V6V 1P6 CANADA Products: RBS, Inc. designs, implements and sup- Monroeville, PA 15146 604-270-6899 Tour and Charter Management systems with 800-783-9228 E-Mail: [email protected] more than 500 customers in North America. Products E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.proheat.com include: Website: www.rel-tek.com Products: Proheat provides heating solutions for GoTour Management System, a browser-based Products: Rel-Tek’s Millennia® gas detection bus and coach needs. These solutions allow for easy system, manages tour reservations, itineraries, systems provide CNG/LNG/LPG/H2 safety, pro- starting, greater fuel savings, and reduced idling and receivables and payables, produces customer docu- tecting employees and investments; GasBoss® engine wear. Products also help reduce emissions ments and management reports for group and retail wide-spectrum LEL sensors have extended life. and improve engine service life by maintaining a tours. The RBS cloud-based system is hosted and Detect all constituents of natural gas; no omissions constant engine temperature regardless of outside backed up in the cloud using AWS (Amazon Web or ethane excesses. Approved intrinsically safe; temperature. Services). RBS is now distributing GoTourV4, large/small systems: 1,000 sensor system capacity Proheat can improve passenger and driver comfort which includes “Type-to-Find” searches, pdf reports. — wired or wireless; high security (NASA and by adding heat when needed. Heaters are autonu- Also available are GoPay, RBS’s highly secure military) satellite links provide remote Internet mous, operating only when needed and provide online credit card authorization feature; readout, anytime, anywhere; A-V alarm units: any detailed information on usage, duty cycles, coolant GoChart Charter Management System features number – long life expectancy, custom coding; temperatures and diagnostics. 14 customer and contract management, schedule and MagiKal® fully automatic (hands-off) gas sensor dispatch, and accounts receivable. Modules allow calibration (Rel-Tek exclusive), extends sensor life PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY system customization to fit a company’s needs and and provides pay-back dividends for clients; size. Powerful, user definable security requiring Touch-n-Know™ Zone monitors offer large touch- unique login and password is available; screen displays for all-plant viewing capability; Offsite Backup and Recovery provides daily off- Millennia-FT telemetry processes 120 sensors, site data backup and features limited online access to alarms and controls per second; Toxic, flame and See Ad On Page 21 a customer’s data in the event of a disaster; oxygen detectors available as needed; MultiGas- 111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 500 Web Manager modules include simple, reliable, LDS: on-board leak detection systems meet new Carmel, IN 46032 USA real time credit card authorization for GoChart and 180F sensor specs, and include MagiKal for quick 800-644-5501 GoTour; online quote generation and notification; calibration. Send plans and sketches for assess- E-Mail: [email protected] and web access to drivers’ orders for GoChart. ment and quotation. 15 Website: www.protectiveinsurance.com Demos for GoTour and GoChart are available by Products: Protective Insurance Company, A+ rated appointment. 16 REV Group by A.M. Best, specializes in providing insurance 1441 Brickell Ave., Suite 1007 for the transporation industry. It’s licensed in all 50 The RCA Rubber Co. Miami, FL 33131 USA states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and all 1833 East Market St. 786-464-8986 Canadian provinces to provide comprehensive Akron, OH 44305 USA Website: www.revgroup.com insurance programs (including, but not limited to, 800-321-2340 Products: REV is a privately-owned corporation auto liability and workers’ compensation options) Website: www.rcarubber.com dedicated to serving the fire & emergency, com- for motorcoach operations and limousine services. Products: Manufacturer of rubber floor cover- mercial and recreation specialty vehicle markets The company’s products are backed by a dedicated ing and metal back step treads and step edges worldwide. For the bus industry, brand names Loss Prevention & Safety Services Team, experi- for the transit industry. Made in USA in Akron, include Champion Bus, Goshen Coach, Collins enced claims management and superior customer OH. 15 Bus, ElDorado, ENC, Federal Coach, and Krystal service. 16 Coach. 16 RECARO North America Proterra 4120 Luella Lane RMM/America 1 Whitlee Ct. Auburn Hills, MI 48326 USA 1320 N Vermilion, Suite 310 Greenville, SC 29607 248-484-3203 Danville, IL 61832 USA 864-438-0000 Website: www.recaro.com 217-597-9340 E-Mail: [email protected] Products: Manufacturer of operator seats for the E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.proterra.com North American transit market, transit buses, small Company Officer: Steve Ridge Products: Zero-emission, Altoona-tested transit and medium buses and light rail. 15 Products: Promotional products, business cards, solutions through its electric buses. 13 printed forms, letterheads and envelopes. 16 REI - Radio Engineering Industries, Inc. Q’Straint/Sure-Lok 6534 “L” St. Rosco Vision Systems 5553 Ravenswood Rd., Ste. 110 Omaha, NE 68117 USA 9021 144th Pl. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 USA 402-339-2200 Jamaica, NY 11435 USA E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] 800-227-2095 Website: www.qstraint.com Website: www.radioeng.com Website: www.roscovision.com Products: Safety and lift equipment. 14 Company Officers: Scott Hays, President; Curtiss Products: Backup camera systems, mirrors, visors Routh, Vice President of Sales; Kathy Kirstine, and other visual safety solutions to the commercial RBS - RELATIONAL BUS SYSTEMS, INC. Vice President of Marketing vehicle market. 16 Products: Designs, manufactures, services and maintains a full range of mobile electronics for Rotary Lift the transportation industry. This includes: 2700 Lanier Drive, Madison, IN 47250 USA audio/video passenger entertainment systems; 800-640-5438 mobile video surveillance; passenger safety Fax: 800-578-5438 announcement players; PA systems; camera E-Mail: [email protected] See Ad On Page 26 observation systems; HDMI components; radios; Web Site: www.rotarylift.com 10 Lancaster Street - Box 215 HD monitors; speakers and microphones. REI’s Products: Manufacturer of vehicle lifts designed to Cherry Valley, NY 13320 USA fleet management solution reduces risky driving increase technician productivity and fleet uptime. 800-448-7001 behavior and can improve operating efficiencies. Rotary Lift offers a full line of heavy-duty vehicle Fax: 607-264-8070 DVR and engine diagnostics, automatic video lifts for servicing the wide range of buses on the road E-Mail: [email protected] downloads, route planning, reporting, live-view today. The line includes modular inground; mobile Web Site: www.rbs2000.com and more. 16 column; scissor; parallelogram; and four-post lifts. 15

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RouteMatch Software Russell Cress Corp. 1201 W. Peachtree St., NW, Ste. 3300 145 Lodi St. Atlanta, GA 30309 USA Hackensack, NJ 07601 USA 404-876-5160 201-488-7111 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.russellcressco.com Website: www.routematch.com Products: Transit advertising components, frames, Products: Software systems for schedule and route dioramas, islands, carousels, kiosks, platform struc- optimization, reporting and compliance. 14 tures, and tail frames, and bike rack Products: Upholstery refurbishment; flooring rep - sign panels. Products are custom made to clients’ lacement/repair; seating needs; interior refurbish- RRL Insurance Agency requirements. These products are found in mass tran- ment and detailing. 16 4450 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite 115 sit terminals, transportation hubs and stations Melbourne, FL 32934 USA throughout the United States and abroad. 14 Saucon Technologies 800-333-7754 2455 Baglyos Circle E-Mail: [email protected] Safe Fleet/ Pretoria / Transpec/ Bethlehem, PA 18020 USA Website: www.rrl-ins.com Specialty Manufacturing 484-241-2514 Products: Public livery insurance for the following: 13501 S. Ridge Rd. E-Mail: [email protected] airport and employee shuttle, charter bus, limousine, Charlotte, NC 28273 USA Website: www.saucontds.com luxury sedan, motorcoach, park and fly, school bus, 800-951-7867 Products: GPS tracking, reporting options and dis- social service, taxi, trolley, garage, valet parking, car E-Mail: [email protected] patch tools for various types of transportation rental and more. RRL insurance specializes in pro- Website: www.safefleetsolutions.com providers. 16 viding commercial insurance and risk management Products: HVAC ducting, step treads, interior light- services to those in the public livery industry. ing, LED strip lighting, emergency roof hatches, Seon Coverages available: auto liability, physical overhead racks, door gear mechanisms, and reading Unit 111, 3B Burbidge St. damage, general liability, umbrella, excess liability, lights. 15 Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B2 CANADA workers compensation, EPLI (Employment 877-630-7366 / 604-941-0880 Practices Liability), property, occupational accident, SAFETY STEP LLC E-Mail: [email protected] cyber liability, garage & garage keepers legal liabil- Website: www.seon.com ity and other lines of coverages. 15 Products: Helps transportation professionals cap- ture, record, view, and download on-board security RUD-CHAIN, INC. footage, plan safe and efficient routes, and track vehciles in real-time. Seon has video surveillance systems in place at thousands of transportation prop- erties throughout North America. 15

SERVICE INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC See Ad On Page 43 5304 Valleypark Dr. Roanoke, VA 24015 USA See Ad On Page 44 540-362-9636 6850 Catawba Ln. Website: www.safetystep.net Richmond, VA 23226 USA Products: Safety Step manufactures safe step stools. 800-444-0205 All transportation Safety Steps are designed with Website: www.serviceins.com commitment to safety and quality. Its full line of Products: Service Insur ance Agency, Inc. has been transportation step stools all have the same safety providing insurance and related products to the pas- features: Anti-tip design; rugged, all aluminum light- senger transportation industry since 1952. Its profes- weight construction and lab tested; non-slip gripper sional staff is trained to provide the highest quality strips and rubber leg tips to hold Safety Step and pas- customer service and offers solutions for the unique sengers securely in place on all surfaces, and in any insurance needs of its passenger transportation cus- See Ad On Page 14 weather. Various platform sizes, heights and powder tomers. An independent company, Service Insurance 840 N. 20th Ave. coat finishes are available to suit passengers’ specif- writes insurance for motorcoaches, limousines, van- Hiawatha, IA 52233 USA ic needs. 12 pools, city transit buses, airport shuttles and school 800-553-7993 buses. 07 E-Mail: [email protected] Sanicoach Website: www.rotogrip.us 938 E. Swan Creek Rd. #241 SHRIVER-CAPACITY Products: RUD is a leading manufacturer of trac- Ft. Washington, MD 20744 USA INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC tion devices and a solution based company com- 301-257-6714 mitted to providing traction solutions for the safe E-Mail: [email protected] operation of motor vehicles under slick, icy and Website: www.sanicoach.com snowy road conditions. ROTOGRIP® CS, RUD’s Company Officer: Charles Murray, President Automatic Tire Chain System for low profile vehi- Products: Mobile restroom dumping service for cles, permanently mounts to the vehicle suspen- motorcoaches, RVs, entertainer coaches. The com- sion assuring that any operator is well equipped pany comes to its customers serving the Washington, for all road conditions. D.C. metro area. 16 One Oakbrook Terrace, Ste. 209 The ROTOGRIP® CS system allows the vehi- Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 USA cle to remain in transit in otherwise slick condi- SARDO BUS & COACH UPHOLSTERY 630-833-0480 tions and up to speeds of 30 MPH, keeping both 503 S. Main Ave. Website: www.shriverinsurance.com the passengers and the driver safe, and bus fleets Minneola, FL 34715 USA Products: Family owned agency since 1963. Let us on schedule. Once activated, the chain is spread 800-654-3824 show you what sets us apart from other agencies. 16 underneath the vehicle’s tires, giving the driver the E-Mail: [email protected] additional traction needed to keep the bus from Website: www.sardobus.com SLEC, INC. sliding on the icy roads, while eliminating the Company Officers: Sandy Follis, President of See Ad On Page 37 need of installing and removing traditional wrap Sales; Lou Sardo, President; Kathy Cruse, National 23 Fontana Lane, Suite 109 chains. 15 Sales Manager Baltimore, MD 21237 USA July/August 2016 BUSLINE Page 53 0716Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 6/21/16 10:48 AM Page 54

443-730-1023 tioning systems. The company’s heating products sale and servicing of Detroit Diesel, Mercedes-Benz, E-Mail: [email protected] cater to the needs of a wide variety of markets and and alternative fuel engines; and Allison transmis- Website: www.slec.com customers, including environmentally compatible sions and related components, parts and accessories, Company Officers: Allister Collings, President; hybrid and electric heaters. Additionally, Spheros for equipment serving various on- and off-highway Gary Mason, Vice President offers solutions for ventilation and emergency roof markets. This includes medium and heavy-duty hatches. 15 trucks, buses, and fire and emergency vehicles. Power systems, side handles, MTU emergency and SST Wireless, Inc. power generation, marine construction and industri- 103-7088 Venture St. al engines power the Northeast from Maine to New Delta, BC V4G 1H5 CANADA Jersey, including the eastern half of New York State. 604-946-0173 Come see the Atlas Copco rental equipment and the Products: SLEC is American owned, and manufac- E-Mail: [email protected] Detroit branded products show trailer. 16 tures in the United States. Its new lift, designated the Website: www.sstwireless.com 18Type is robust, reliable and innovative. Over the Products: Tire Pressure Monitoring System engi- StrataGen Systems past 10 years, it has developed an active market for neered for commercial buses with rugged design, 4040 Lake Washington Blvd., NE, Suite 201 factory rebuilt lifts. This market is typically for the accuracy and reliability. Wheel rim mounted bi- Kirkland, WA 98033 USA smaller operator who has historically been unable to directional sensors (6 and 10 wheel configurations) 888-921-6695 get into the new lift market. As well as the 18,000- included. Multi-mode on-board gateway with 900 Website: www.stratagen.com pound heavy-duty lift, SLEC also has a 12,000- MHz, WiFi, cellular, GPS and satellite communica- Products: Solutions for paratransit, demand pound entry level lift to meet the demand for a low- tion options available, as are real time or store and response and non-emergency medical transportation. cost, lower capacity lift; designated the 12Type. 16 forward software for maintenance and operations. The company’s software ADEPT has been deployed Available as OEM option from bus manufacturers. worldwide, performing over 25 million trips a year. SMI (Specialty Manufacturing) Made in Canada with U.S. components and is Buy 16 1975 Joe B. Jackson Pkwy. America qualified. 15 Murfreesboro, TN 37127 USA Suntrust Equipment Finance 615-867-8515 Starcraft Bus 906 Westminister Way Website: www.smiglobal.net 2367 Century Dr., Southlake, TX 76092 USA Products: Pretoria interior lighting/ducting, LED Goshen, IN 46528 USA 817-488-7585 strip lights, Transpec roof hatches and energy 800-348-7440 Website: www.suntrust.com absorbing bumpers. 14 Website: www.starcraftbus.com Products: Financial services. 14 Products: Starcraft Bus, a division of Forest River Spader Business Management Inc., and a Berkshire Hathaway Co., is a North SUTRAK CORPORATION 2101 W. 41st St., Suite 49 America shuttle bus manufactuer. Services markets Sioux Falls, SD 57105 USA including hotels, churches, retirement centers, tour 800-772-3377 operators, and all aspects of public and private trans- E-Mail: [email protected] portation. Starcraft Bus builds on Ford, International Website: www.spader.com and GM chassis, and is ADA compliant, QVM certi- See Ad On Page 32 Products: Offers guidance to business leaders, own- fied, ISO certified and Altoona-tested. 15 ers, and employees. SBM has spent nearly four 6899 East 49th Ave. decades perfecting systems and tools, including its Stertil-Koni Commerce City, CO 80022 USA Total Management 1 workshop. Whether seeking 200 Log Canoe Circle 303-287-2700 Website: one-on-one consulting or the opportunity to learn Stevensville, MD 21666 USA www.sutrakusa.com Products: from peers in 20 Groups, SBM will provide cus- 410-643-9001 ISO 9001 Certified. Heating, ventilating tomers with an understanding of running a business, E-Mail: [email protected] and air conditioning systems for light rail vehicles, including systems and software. SBM also provides Web Site: www.stertil-koni.com people movers and buses, including school buses. training programs and workshops geared toward Products: All types of heavy-duty lifts, including 10 individuals at any level of business, from employees mobile column lifts, platform lifts, parallelogram Sys2K to owners. 13 lifts, in-ground axle engaging lifts, and two-post lifts. Stertil is ISO 9001 certified, and most lifts are 528 Northlake Blvd., Ste. 1000 Specialty Vehicles (SVI, Inc.) ALI/ETL certified. 12 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 USA 440 Mark Leany Dr. 407-358-2000 E-Mail: Henderson, NV 89011 USA STEWART & STEVENSON POWER [email protected] Website: 800-SVI-TRAM PRODUCTS LLC ATLANTIC DIVISION www.sys2k.com Products: Website: www.specialtyvehicles.com Sys2K's Infinity Business Management Products: New and used trolleys, , electric Software is a comprehensive Windows-based busi- shuttles, and other types of people movers. 16 ness solution. Sys2K was selected by an interna- tional General Motors team for implementation at Spheros North America, Inc. GM’s Chinese parts and service outlets after being 5536 Research Drive compared to a number of systems worldwide. Canton, MI 48188 USA Daimler Corporation currently uses Sys2K for its 734-218-7350 North American Setra tour bus plant. And with cer- tifications from General Motors, Ford Motor Fax: 734-487-1569 See Ad On Page 36 Company and Corporation, along with E-mail: [email protected] 180 Route 17 South interfaces with a multitude of connectivity partners Website: www.spheros.us Lodi, NJ 07644 USA and links to over 150 pricing catalogs, Infinity han- ACC Climate Control 201-489-5800 dles the needs of bus dealerships and manufactur- 22428 Elkhart East Blvd.; P.O. Box 1905 E-Mail: [email protected] ing facilities. Elkhart, IN 46514 USA Website: www.atlanticdda.com Being a true Microsoft Windows application, 574-264-2190, 800-462-6322 FAX: 574-266-6744 Company Officers: John Farmer, President; Tim Infinity interfaces to other microsoft applications, Website: www.accclimatecontrol.com Meade, Senior Vice President; Rick Weir, Vice while providing a quality, cost-effetive solution. Products: Spheros’ air conditioning product line President Systems Operations, and Richard Weber, Customers can realize significant savings by imple- includes roof top and skirt mounted condensers, ceil- Vice President VSS. menting real-time integration across all departments: ing and in-wall mounted evaporators, a complete Products: Atlantic Detroit Diesel - Allison - A parts, service, finance, CRM, accounting, payroll line of rooftop systems as well as electric air condi- Stewart & Stevenson Company, is engaged in the and rental. 15 Page 54 BUSLINE July/August 2016 0716Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 6/21/16 10:48 AM Page 55

TEMSA USA/CH BUS SALES, LLC TRANS/AIR MANUFACTURING TRANSIT & PARATRANSIT COMPANY (TAPTCO)

480 East Locust St. See Ad On Page 41 Dallastown, PA 17313 USA 5601 Hudson Dr., Hudson, OH 44236 USA 717-246-2627 630-235-4457 Website: www.transairmfg.com Website: www.taptco.com Products: Trans/Air Manufacturing is an ISO 9001 Products: Training programs for transit and para- registered firm, manufacturing a full line of climate transit bus drivers. 14 See Ad On Page 7 control systems for the school, commercial and elec- 1645 Lyndale Ave., North, Suite 102 tric/hybrid vehicle markets. Units, parts, service, Transit Sales International Faribault, MN 55021 USA training, warranty and new or aftermarket installa- 1863 Service Ct., Riverside, CA 92507 USA 507-331-7911 tions are available through factory-owned operations 951-682-2557 E-Mail: [email protected] or a network of distribtors throughout North E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.chbussales.com America. 15 Website: www.transitsales.com Company Officers: Robert Foley, President & CEO; Products: Provides quality, used transit buses to Duane Geiger, Executive Vice President of Sales and TRANSIGN LLC customers in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Service; Tim Guldin, Vice President of Sales & Service beyond. 14 Southeast; Tony Mongiovi, Vice President of Sales & Service Northeast; Tim Vaught, Vice President of TRANSITWORKS Sales, Service & Product Development South Products: Exclusive distributor of Temsa motor- coaches in North America, offering the TS30, TS35E, and TS45 Temsa products. Temsa uses high quality 3777 Airport Rd. production standards stressing customer satisfaction. Waterford, MI 48329 USA 248-623-6400, The Temsa TS30 and TS35 coaches are fully integral See Ad On Page 38 855-535-7446 mid-size coaches. The TS45 full-sized coach, intro- 4199 Kinross Lakes Parkway, Suite 300 E-Mail: [email protected] duced in 2014, has top safety features as standard Richfield, OH 44314 USA Website: www.transignllc.com options. Temsa coaches are constructed from stainless 855-337-9543 Company Officer: Jamie J. Lipka, President steel for extra durability and safety, and are tested to Website: www.transit-works.com Products: ensure the highest standards. Equipped with a Products: A manufacturer of commercial shuttles, Transign’s LED Destinator EnCompass™ hands- Cummins/Allison driveline, Temsa models provide transporters and mobility vans. The company has free system combines GPS con- raw power and optimum serviceability. been the exclusive builder of MobilityWorks Comm - nectivity with existing high-quality LED In addition to these Temsa products, CH Bus Sales ercial vehicles for over a decade. The company has Destinator™ platform to improve safety, reliabil- is focused on superb after-sales service and support manufacturing facilities in Ohio and Kansas. 16 through parts availability, warranty support, technical ity, and enhances broader features into the public transportation system. By advancing all connec- assistance, driver training, and repair services. CH Translite Enterprises Inc. tivity of the signs through a mobile data terminal continues to expand to new locations in order to pro- 107 Trumbull St., K Bldg. (MDT) using web-based uploads via cellular net- vide increased support to customers throughout the Elizabeth, NJ 07206 USA works or Wi-Fi (destination, next stop, voice United States. 16 800-934-3450 announcements, route number, and interior pas- Website: www.translitebusglass.com senger information, advertising and virtually any Thermo King Corp. Products: U.S. and international glass distributor other messaging requirements) automatically 314 W. 90th St. whose sole market is the bus industry. It has been based on location, operators are better able to Minneapolis, MN 55420 USA servicing the industry with bus glass and bus wind- serve their riders with fewer distractions, and dis- 253-686-4284 shield replacement needs since 1993. 15 Website: www.thermoking.com patch operations have better access and control over route information and changes. Passengers, Products: Bus/motorcoach air conditioning and Trapeze Group operators, and managers benefit significantly heating parts and systems. 14 5800 Explorer Drive from the right sized customized transit technolo- Mississaugua, ON L4W 5K9 CANADA gy solution. Whether light duty shuttle buses or TIB - TRANSPORTATION 905-629-8727 heavy use transit systems, technology improves INSURANCE BROKERS E-Mail: [email protected] the riders’ experience, enhances operational abili- Web Site: www.trapezegroup.com ty, and increases management’s visability. The Products: Trapeze delivers solutions that consid- web based system is priced competitively, and the er the full enterprise of a transit agency. Whether solution incorporates all the necessary elements addressing the needs of a single department, an to meet the demand of any size bus service, from entire organization, or the community, Trapeze rural to metropolitan areas operating into transit, provides advanced software, intelligent trans- airport, college and university, corporate, and 425 W. Broadway, Suite 400, Glendale, CA 91204 portation systems and mobile technologies. 15 800-248-2877 healthcare systems. Transign has been a leading provider of LED des- E-Mail: [email protected] TriMark Corp. tination signs, run number boxes, roller curtain signs Website: www.tibinsurance.com 500 Bailey Ave. and passenger information systems since 1959. Company Officer: Jeff McAnany, Vice President of New Hampton, IA 50659 USA Transign currently serves hundreds of clients in the Sales 641-394-3188 United States and Canada. Transign is a WBE Products: A brokerage firm dedicated to the trans- E-Mail: [email protected] Certified company, and meets Americans with portation industry, offering auto and general liability, Website: www.trimarkcorp.com Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. All products are physical damage, workers’ compensation and bonds. Company Officers: Scott Perkins, Ric Marzolf, manufactured in Waterford, MI, USA and is Buy Specializing in, and committed to the transportation Kendra Knowlton America compliant. industry. Offices from Los Angeles to New York. Products: TriMark is an employee-owned company Focusing only on the transportation marketplace. 16 16 July/August 2016 BUSLINE Page 55 0716Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 6/21/16 10:48 AM Page 56

in the design and manufacture of hardware products TURBO IMAGES VAN HOOL N.V. for the bus/motorcoach, recreational vehicle, agri- cultural, truck, construction, and industrial enclosure markets. It offers a wide range of door and compart- ment handles, rotary and slam latches, locking sys- tems, ignition locks, hinges, linkages and electronics including power lock actuators and keyless entry and related components. See Ad On Page 13 The TriMark corporate headquarters is located in See Ad On Page 39 Bernard Van Hoolstraat 58 New Hampton, IA. TriMark serves the China market 1225 107 E. Rue Koningshooikt 2500 BELGIUM through TriMark Xuzhou, and the European market Saint Georges, QC G5Y 8C3 CANADA +32-3-420-20-20 through its subsidiary, TriMark Europe Ltd. TriMark 888-219-8872 E-Mail: [email protected] Europe also manufactures and sells the West Alloy E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.vanhool.be range of products including locks, hinges, window Website: www.turbo-images.com Products: Van Hool of Belgium manufactures stays and associated fittings for industrial and leisure Company Officers: Pier Veilleux, President and approximately 1,400 buses and coaches, and as vehicles. 16 CEO; Esther Morissette, Executive Vice President of many as 4,000 commercial vehicles annually of Coach Division which 80 percent are exported worldwide. With a Trim-Lok, Inc. Products: Fleet design and graphics. The company workforce of over 4,000, Van Hool is a major bus 6855 Hermosa Circle provides creative design services, leading edge digi- manufacturer in Europe, offering a complete range Buena Park, CA 90622 USA tal printing, bus wraps, onsite installation across of buses for for international mar- 714-562-0500 / 888-TRIM-LOK (874-6565) North America, installation at the factory prior to kets, ranging from a 9 m midi bus to a 25 m double Website: www.trimlok.com delivery, removal services, and after-sales exclusive articulated low floor bus. For over 65 years, Van Products: Manufacturer of rubber and plastic extru- online parts reordering system. 16 Hool has a reputation for designing and building sion trims and seals. The company has over 40 years high quality, state-of-the-art, customized products. of experience and supplies parts into over 20 indus- TURTLE TOP INC. 16 tries. Trim-Lok continues to provide new product solutions, such as the company’s proprietary Flap VANNER, INC. Seal and Hatch Seal. 14

TRP Bus Parts (PACCAR Parts) 750 Houser Way North Renton, WA 98057 USA 206-504-8322 E-Mail: [email protected] See Ad On Page 5 See Ad On Pages 18, 27 Website: www.TRPParts.com 67819 State Road 15 4282 Reynolds Dr. Company Officer: Dale Puhrmann, National Sales New Paris, IN 46553 USA Hilliard, OH 43026 USA Manager-Bus Segment 800-296-2105 800-ACP-OWER (800-227-6937) Products: Tested replacement parts. From school Website: www.turtletop.com Website: www.vanner.com buses to motorcoaches, shuttles to transit, TRP has Products: The Turtle Top family of buses feature Products: Hybrid Beltless Alternators™ (HBA) are parts for all makes. Products/Services: First aid sophisticated styling and offer luxurious travel high efficiency DC to DC converters for Allison kits, foam materials, vinyl and upholstery, brake amenities for the mid-size coach market segment. H40/50EP Hybrids. Eliminates alternators and asso- products, engine equipment/accessories, emission 07 ciated components. Enough capacity to power vari- control products, heating and air conditioning parts, able speed electric radiator fans while running cool lighting products, maintenance products, digital Unit Chemical Corp. and efficiently. Also, VANN-BUS Electrical video cam. 16 7360 Commercial Way Systems transmit accurate information about the Henderson, NV 89011 USA 12/24v vehicle batteries with analysis and monitor- TSO Mobile 702-564-6454, 702-564-6455 ing 24/7 with state of health, over and under voltage, 7791 NW 46th St. 800-879-8648, battery imbalance and temperature, J1939 communi- Doral, FL 33166 USA or 800-841-1810 (U.S. & Canada) cation with MUX and telemetry systems. Enables 877-477-2922 E-Mail: [email protected] state-of-charge management lengthening battery E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.unitchemical.com life. Also can work in a closed-loop manner with the Website: www.tsomobile.com Products: Concentrated liquid and tableted toilet Hybrid Beltless Alternator™. Company Officers: Diego Capelluto, Daniel deodorants, odor counteractants, vehicle wash and Vanner also offers battery equalizers for Ocampo graffiti remover 13 MBBM battery monitoring. StartSentry Ultra - Products: TSO Mobile combines proprietary soft- capacitors also provide short burst of energy and ware with the latest hardware generation to provide United Motorcoach Association (UMA) eliminate jumpstarting, reduce operational cost solutions for public transportation. Solutions are 113 S. West St., 4th floor and downtime, reduces damaging drain on 12/24v focused on the passengers’ traveling experience. Alexandria, VA 22314 USA vehicle batteries, and will start a vehicle with dead This includes CAD/AVL, APC (Automated 800-424-8262 batteries. Vanner inverters and AC Power systems Passenger Counter), MDVR (Mobile Digital Video E-Mail: [email protected] can power 110v AC outlets at passengers’ seats in Recorder), AVAS (Audio Visual Automated Website: www.uma.org buses and coaches. Battery chargers provide high System), OBAS (On Board Advertisement Products: UMA is an association of motorcoach performance 3-stage battery charging for 24v DC System), AVIS (Automated Voice Information owners and industry suppliers, with over 1,000 battery banks for buses and coaches. 11 System), ATIS (Automated Text Information members located in North America. 16 System), and Anti-Bunching. The implementation VAPOR BUS INTERNATIONAL of these solutions in public transportation opera- USSC Group - A WABTEC COMPANY tions increases security, generates operational sav- 150 Gordon Dr., Exton, PA 19341 USA ings, allows simple administration and improves 866-312-6820 services. TSO Mobile provides a full fleet manage- Website: www.usscgroup.com ment solution and efficiency modules such as driv- Products: USSC designs and engineers seating for er behavior, drug and alcohol test, maintenance many types of vehicles. This includes durable and 1010 Johnson Dr., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 USA and video verification. ergonomically-designed seats to reduce day-to-day 847-777-6400 16 driver fatigue and stress. 13 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.vapordoors.com Page 56 BUSLINE July/August 2016 0716Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 6/21/16 10:48 AM Page 57

Products: Vossloh Kiepe Website: www.worldtransbus.com Vapor is a door equipment supplier to the North 359 Curie Dr. Company Officer: John Walsh, President of REV American bus industry, offering products for tran- Alpharetta, GA 30005 USA Bus Group sit and commuter buses, intercity and motorcoach- 770-557-6343 Products: World Trans, a subsidiary of REV es, shuttle and commercial vehicles. The company E-Mail: [email protected] Group, manufactures buses on the , E- offers complete automatic door systems as well as Company Officers: K. Roehmer, J. Andreas 450 and GM chassis. The World Trans 22T and individual components such as actuator devices, Products: Vossloh Kiepe electric traction and auxil- 24T narrow body maneuvers easily. Front-end vis- door controls, door panels, seals, and door acces- iary systems for buses and rail vehicles, including ibility improves safety for drivers and up to 18 sories. Rugged, high performance actuators are battery and fuel cell buses. 16 passengers. 16 available in electric or pneumatic configurations. Door control options range from simple elecro- WEH Technologies Inc. XL Hybrids mechanical devices to high-capability, micro- 24903 Laguna Edge Dr. 145 Newton St. processor-based systems. 15 Katy, TX 77494 USA Brighton, MA 02135 USA 832-331-0021 617-718-0329 VEHICLE INSPECTION SYSTEMS, INC. (VIS) E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.xlhybrids.com Website: www.weh.us Products: XL Hybrids designs, manufactures and Company Officer: Andreas Willfort installs hybrid electric powertrains for vans and Products: WEH offers an extensive range of CNG chassis. The company’s XL3 hybrid electric pow- refueling products. For dispensers, this includes ertrain can be installed on new or used vehicles. nozzles, breakaways, hoses and filters. For vehicles, XL Hybrids’ regenerative braking technology this includes receptacles and check valves. 16 stores energy normally wasted while braking and reapplies it during acceleration. This results in a 25 6317 McCoy Rd., Suite 110 Wheeler Bros., Inc. percent increase in MPG, which equates to a 20 Orlando, FL 32822 USA 384 Drum Ave. percent reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 407-206-3615 , PA 15501 USA emissions. 15 E-Mail: [email protected] 800-842-7285 Website: www.vischeck.net E-Mail: [email protected] ZF Industries, Inc. Company Officer: Mark Keegans Website: www.wheelerfleet.com 777 Hickory Hill Dr. Products: Vehicle Inspection Systems is the manu- Company Officers: DeAnna Kiel, Vice President of Vernon Hills, IL 60061 USA facturer and distributor of the VIS-Polish, VIS- Marketing and Business Development; Marty 847-478-6840 Shine, and Squirrel wheel safety device. VIS has Zelder, Director of Business Development Website: www.zf.com/us been serving the heavy-duty vehicle, truck, and bus Products: A fleet management and parts support Products: Axles, suspension parts and systems, industry since 1994. 16 supply chain management company, headquartered transmission parts and systems. 14 in Somerset, PA. WBI has evolved into a $200 mil- VenTek International lion operation, stocking over 11,000 SKUs. WBI’s 1260 A Holm Rd., Petaluma, CA 94954 USA 250,000 square foot distribution warehouse ships 707-773-3373 over 4,200,000 line items annually with 99.4 percent E-Mail: [email protected] same day fill rate. WBI specializes in the design, Website: www.ventek-intl.com engineering, manufacturing, and distribution of With Over 100 Products: Transit fare collection systems. 12 quality fleet and heavy equipment parts. The com- Other Transit Systems pany continues to expand its global sourcing and Vix Technology parts distribution capabilities by providing parts sup- 710 Second Ave., Suite 950 Cincinnati Metro port to Bimbo Bakeries, USA, U.S. Department of Seattle, WA 98104 USA Defense and numerous other commercial fleets. Participates In Dump 206-749-5500 ext. 3 WBI can custom design a specialized IT fleet solu- E-Mail: [email protected] tion for a procurement platform. These tailored pro- The Pump Day Website: www.vixtechnology.com grams can enhance inventory management, reduce Products: An account-based Auto mated Fare Coll - vehicle downtime, improve shop productivity, elim- National Dump The Pump Day was ection (AFC) solution based on contactless and inate obsolescence and significantly reduce overall mobile technology. Helping transit agencies June 16, and Cincinnati Metro celebrat- fleet maintenance costs. 16 reduce costs, gain ridership intelligence and ed the date with its #61616, a ridership improve rider experience through the Vix eO event including free bus rides for regis- Willingham Inc. (easy-open) system. Acceptable payment methods tered participants, live entertainment include various contactless media: credit/debit and refreshments. cards, pre-paid cards, agency issued transit cards, Participants who pledged to ride the third party cards such as college or employer IDs, bus, instead of taking their in cel- and mobile wallets and phones. 14 ebration of the day, had a chance to Voith Turbo Inc. See Ad On Page 30 win prizes, including tickets to a 210 Harris Ave., Unit #1 20008 244th Ave. S.E. Jimmy Buffet concert, Kings Island Sacramento, CA 95838 USA Maple Valley, WA 98038 USA passes, a Taste of Belgium gift certifi- 916-925-8241 425-432-9867 cate and more. Website: www.voithturbo.com Fax: 425-432-3668 Metro joined more than 100 transit Products: Manufacturer of automatic transmissions Website: www.willinghaminc.com systems around the country for the 11th and secondary breaking systems. 12 Products: Seatcovers, complete interiors, floors, step tread kits, parcel rack door and bay door pis- annual Dump The Pump Day, which Volvo Group North America tons, foam rubber replacement kits, net pockets, cup encouraged people to ride public trans- 7900 National Service Rd. holders, grab handles and accessories. Seat parts for portation. Greensboro, NC 27409 USA all models. 12 Metro is a non-profit, tax-funded - 336-393-2000 lic service of the Southwest Ohio Website: www.volvogroup.com World Trans Regional Transit Authority, providing Products: A global manufacturer of buses, trucks, 415 W. 6th St. about 16 million rides per year. comstruction equipment and drive systems. 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Odyssey XLT Odyssey XL

The Odyssey XLT shuttle bus and motorcoach series provides The Odyssey XL shuttle bus and motorcoach series extends up to 51 passengers with an outstanding travel experience. Built Turtle Top’s most popular shuttle to provide up to 49 passengers on the Freightliner FM2 chassis, Turtle Top gives added focus with a great ride. These are available on the Ford F550, F650, toward road stability, passenger comfort, vehicle dependability, F750 and Freightliner chassis and provide road stability, passen- quality, and safety. Customized travel amenities and increased ger comfort, dependability, quality and safety. Selecting the passenger and storage capacity are available for churches, col- Odyssey XL increases passenger capacity for churches, colleges, leges, city and county transportation authorities, assisted living city and county transportation authorities, assisted living servic- services, cross-country touring companies, excursion companies es, cross-country touring companies, excursion companies and and many more transportation opportunities. many more transportation opportunities.

Turtle Top Turtle Top 67819 State Road 15 67819 State Road 15 New Paris, IN 46553 New Paris, IN 46553 800-296-2105 800-296-2105 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.turtletop.com www.turtletop.com

ODYSSEY XL FEATURES ODYSSEY XLT FEATURES • Ford F550, F650, Freightliner FM2 or S2C Chassis • Freightliner M2-106 Chassis • Aerodynamic automotive styling • 33,000 GVW • Clear view windows • Aerodynamic automotive styling • Up to 33 passengers on the Ford F550* • Clear view windows • Up to 49 passengers on the Ford F650* • Up to 51 passenger capacity* • Up to 41 passengers on the FM2* and S2C* • 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

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Odyssey Terra Transit

The Odyssey family of buses provides a first-class travel expe- The Terra Transit shuttle bus is an economical complement to rience for up to 25 passengers on the Chevrolet and Ford chassis. Turtle Top's mid-size fleet. This abridged version of the Odyssey With innovation, styling, and quality, the Odyssey shuttle bus is also offers seating for up to 25 passengers and maintains the designed for churches, day cares, airport shuttles, assisted living same Turtle Top safety standards. Riders will find it easy to enter facilities, colleges, sports teams, and mobile businesses. and exit with ample headroom and aisle passage. With a variety of floor plans, companies can meet their needs for storage, seat- Turtle Top ing preferences, and wheelchair accessibility. A full roll cage, 67819 State Road 15 quality construction, and 2-year warranty make this an afford- New Paris, IN 46553 able and practical choice for safe, dependable transportation. 800-296-2105 Email: [email protected] Turtle Top www.turtletop.com 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

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VT3 The new VT3 is constructed on Ford’s new transit cutaway with gas or diesel options for its power train. Lightweight materials Van Terra such as 6360 aluminum (aircraft grade) are used exclusively for The Van Terra shuttle bus showcases both strength and ver- the cage structure, which provide superior strength. The VT3 also satility. All types of passengers, including senior living agen- conserves enough weight necessary to remain under 10,350 GVWR cies, find it easy to enter and exit with ample headroom and for the chassis. aisle passage. It is a great alternative to the standard 15-pas- The aerodynamic exterior and comfortable interior has also senger van. The Van Terra maneuvers like a van but has the sta- been redesigned featuring great driving visibility and sophisticat- bility of a dual rear wheel bus. Extended rear wheel stance with ed automotive styling. Passenger counts from 1 to 17 can be a full roll cage, quality construction, and sleek styling make this accomplished within the weight requirements. This all translates an affordable and practical choice for safe dependable trans- to a lighter weight vehicle with improved fuel economy that is a portation. pleasure to drive down the road. Turtle Top Turtle Top 67819 State Road 15 67819 State Road 15, New Paris, IN 46553 New Paris, IN 46553 800-296-2105 800-296-2105 Email: [email protected] • www.turtletop.com Email: [email protected] www.turtletop.com

VT3 FEATURES • Ford Transit S8P Cutaway Chassis • Up to 17 passengers* VAN TERRA FEATURES • Patented, aircraft grade aluminum roll-cage • Ford E-350, Chevrolet Express, or GMC Savana 3500 chassis structure for superior strength • 15 - 18 passenger alternative * • Aerodynamic exterior with sophisticated automotive styling • Low, wide enclosed entrance • Under-body lighting at entry locations • Wide aisle with interior headroom • Retractable 9” ground to first step height with wide entrance • Wide wheelbase stance for road stability • Ultra-quiet insulation package • Flexible floor plans, including wheelchair capability • Exceptional visibility and handling for driver • Meets and exceeds FMVSS regulations • Upper, scenic passenger windshield • Altoona tested and generous side windows standard • Steel roll cage with school bus roll-over crush test • Sleek interior with accent trim and optional dimable lighting • CDL license not required in most states ** • Wide aisle with interior headroom • 10,350 GVWR • The most storage in its class • CDL license not required in most states** * Some floorplans include wheelchair/luggage areas that reduce the num- *Some floorplans include luggage areas that reduce the number of seats. ber of seats. The maximum possible occupancy in this class is 18 seats. The maximum possible occupancy in this class is 17 seats. **Vehicles with 15 occupants and under do not require CDL in most states. ** Vehicles with 15 occupants or less do not require CDL in most states. Those with 16 passengers and above do require CDL. Those with 16 or more do require a CDL.

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Temsa Temsa

Temsa TS 30 Temsa TS 35E The Temsa TS 30 coach is manufactured in Turkey and is distrib- The world class Temsa TS 35E coach is a fully integral designed uted in the United States, exclusively by CH Bus Sales, LLC. The TS 30 mid-size coach that provides the same level of comfort and is a fully integral designed mid-size coach that provides the same amenities as a full size coach. This mid-size coach offers a luxuri- level of comfort and amenities as a full size coach. ous and spacious interior for passengers and driver. The TS 35 The TS 30 has independent front suspension and automatic trans- was first introduced to the U.S. market by CH Bus Sales in 2011, and mission, contributing to a smooth, comfortable drive. With an is manufactured in Turkey by Temsa Global. American driveline (Cummins/Allison), the TS 30 provides power and Recently, this model has gone through some impressive serviceability. These are combined with European craftsmanship to enhancements and is now referred to as the TS 35E - introduced create a high quality driving experience. It is stringently tested to in early 2016. Still with a Cummins/Allison driveline, the TS 35E ensure the highest standards. provides excellent power and optimum serviceability. This coach Despite its compact dimensions, the TS 30 has a tough, integral is constructed from stainless steel for extra durability and safety. stainless steel chassis for extra durability and safety. The interior It is stringently tested to ensure the highest standards and pro- integrates a high quality heating and air conditioning system, abun- vides a dependable, high quality driving experience. dant luggage space, a restroom and reclining seats. The TS 30 is appropriate for smaller groups and is more economi- The enhancements made to this 35-foot model include an cal to purchase and operate than a larger coach, according to the entryway with new styling, an enlarged driver’s cockpit, increased company. It is fuel efficient and kind to the environment as well as an parts commonality with the TS 45, optional enclosed parcel rack operator’s finances. doors, 315 standard tires, twin alternator application on the engine, three-piece front bumper and rear engine door for easier CH Bus Sales, LLC maintenance, better accessability, and as a key safety feature - 1645 Lyndale Ave. North, Suite 102, Faribault, MN 55021 USA ESC (electronic stability control) is standard. Phone: 507-331-7911; Fax: 507-331-1338 Website: www.chbussales.com Model...... Temsa TS 35E Model ...... Temsa TS 30 Seating Capacity...... 40 Passengers w/restroom Seating Capacity...... 34 passengers w/restroom Length ...... 35’ Length...... 30.80’ Width...... 100.4” Width...... 94.64” Height...... 11’ 6.6” Height...... 10.68’ (including air conditioner) Engine ...... Cummins ISL 8.9 345 HP-EPA16 Engine...... Cummins ISB 6.7 250 HP-EPA 13 Type of Fuel ...... Diesel Type of Fuel...... Diesel Transmission...... Allison B500 Transmission...... Allison B300 Chassis...... Integral monocoque in stainless steel Chassis ...... Integral monocoque design in stainless steel Air Conditioning...... Full automatic convector system/ Air Conditioning...... Full auto HVAC system/ Roof type air conditioning unit 32 KW roof type unit (27 KW cooling, 39 KW heating) Wheelchair Lift Option...... Yes Wheelchair Lift Option ...... Yes Steering...... Power steering Steering...... ZF Servocom Suspension...... Independent front suspension w/shock absorbers Suspension...... Independent front suspension w/shock absorber; & torsion bar stabilizer; rear suspension w/shock absorber rear suspension with shock absorbers

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Micro Bird Commercial Micro Bird Commercial

CTS-Series CT-Series DLX Micro Bird Commercial designs and manufactures a complete The new Ford Transit chassis is revolutionizing the commercial line of commercial buses built with superior durability. The CTS- bus market. Offered in gas or diesel, recent tests demonstrate Series delivers exceptional safety and stability, making this bus day-to-day fuel economy of up to 38 percent compared to other an excellent choice for special needs applications. This bus is shuttle bus chassis. The Transit chassis also offers a new encased ready to be equipped with a variety of options to suit the needs capless fuel filler, and an improved engine compartment layout in of any passenger. The CTS-Series (CT-Series) offers a new design, both 3.2 diesel and 3.7 gas litre engines, that are proven world- with more visibility and a more comfortable driver’s area, with wide. easy access to controls. In addition to many of the Micro Bird body benefits, such as the reinforced structure and the superior insulation, the wider center Micro Bird Commercial aisle of the CT-Series enhances passenger comfort. The overall 3000 Girardin Street look of this new vehicle is contemporary and stylish. 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 ...... 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”

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Micro Bird Commercial Micro Bird Commercial

D-Series DS-Series The D-Series is a dual rear wheel bus made of six longitudinal The DS-Series, a dual rear wheel special needs vehicle, delivers structural beams, combined with one-piece galvanized steel roof superior safety and a smoother ride because of the energy bows that enhance safety and roll-over protection. This mid-size absorbing blocks that absorb the road vibration. Recessed wheel- bus can be built to accommodate various types of configurations, chair tracks, Slide N’Click or floor pocket anchorages, offer safe and seat 28 passengers (Ford chassis). and secure transportation for special needs passengers. Micro Bird buses are purpose-built for tours, assisted living, The double-leaf wheelchair doors offer protection on both public transit, shuttle markets and more. Several options such as sides of the lift, thus adding to passenger safety, while offering luxury seats, extra wide rear view window, flat screen TV, and superior weather seal and door strength. panoramic windows, are offered to enhance the passenger expe- rience. A propane system is also available. Micro Bird Commercial 3000 Girardin Street Micro Bird Commercial Drummondville, Quebec J2E 0A1 3000 Girardin Street 855-628-MBUS (6287) Drummondville, Quebec J2E 0A1 Fax: 819-475-9633 855-628-MBUS (6287) Email: [email protected] Fax: 819-475-9633 Website: www.mbcbus.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.mbcbus.com

Model ...... DS-Series Model...... D-Series Seating Capacity...... Up to 22 passengers Seating Capacity...... 28 passengers Length ...... From 283” to 315” Length ...... From 257” to 346” Width ...... 96” Width ...... 96” Height ...... 118” Height...... 111” or 113” Engine...... 6.0L or 6.8L gas Engine...... 6.0L or 6.8L gas Transmission...... 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 216” Wheelbase...... From 138” to 191”

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ARBOC Specialty Vehicles ARBOC Specialty Vehicles

Spirit Of Independence Spirit Of Freedom Low Floor Low Floor

Introducing the newest member of the ARBOC line of low-floor The innovative Spirit of Freedom is the first and only bus of its buses, the Spirit of Independence. Built on the fuel efficient RAM kind, offering all the benefits of a low-floor bus at a competitive ProMaster chassis, this bus offers a low cost of ownership, while price. The Spirit of Freedom is built on a conventional GM G4500 maintaining the safety and dependability that is expected from chassis and rides on OEM spring suspension, all while exceeding ARBOC. ADA guidelines with a 1:5 power ramp slope on flat ground. The 96” wide body allows for easy maneuverability inside the Utilizing the GM suspension provides the added benefit of vehicle, for both ambulatory and wheelchair passengers. With an lower maintenance costs over the life-cycle of the vehicle. The available passenger capacity of up to 12 ambulatory or 4 wheel- extra wide patented angled entry opening makes this an ideal bus chairs, the Spirit of Independence is perfect for use as a hotel for airport and hotel shuttles as well as transit agencies. Say shuttle, executive shuttle, in non-emergency medical transport or goodbye to risky steps and wheelchair lifts and say hello to the in the assisted living market. future of the cutaway bus. Occupants will appreciate the interior headroom, as well as the Buy American Compliant and Altoona Tested. visibility offered by the large passenger windows. Make the all- new Spirit of Independence a part of your fleet today. ARBOC Specialty Vehicles Buy American Compliant and Altoona Tested. 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 Seating Capacity...... 12 to 23 Model...... Spirit of Independence Length...... 24’, 27’, 29’ Chassis...... Ram ProMaster 3500 Cutaway Width ...... 96” Passenger Capacity...... Up to 12 seated or 4 wheelchair positions Height ...... 112” Overall Length...... 21’-8” Engine...... 6.0L Vortec V8 Wheelbase...... 165” Transmission...... 6-Speed Automatic Overall Height...... 103” (not including A/C) Chassis...... GM 4500 Overall Width...... 96” Air Conditioning...... Passenger A/C up to 80,000 btu Engine...... 3.6L Pentastar Gas/3.0L EcoDiesel V6 Wheelchair Access Option...... Low Floor Ramp Entrance, Transmission...... 62TE 6 Speed Automatic Up to 7 Positions GVWR ...... 9350 pounds Steering...... GM Power Air Conditioning...... Passenger A/C up to 45,000 btu Suspension...... OEM Springs

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ARBOC Specialty Vehicles ARBOC Specialty Vehicles

Spirit Of Mobility Spirit Of Liberty Low Floor Low Floor

Riders of all abilities no longer need to contend with steps in Introducing the ARBOC Spirit of Liberty. Finally, a rear-engine the most accessible low-floor cutaway bus in the industry today. “medium-duty” low floor bus with floorplan flexibility. Available in The ARBOC Spirit of Mobility, built on the Chevy G4500 chassis, 30 and 35-foot lengths, the Spirit of Liberty can accommodate up provides a single, non-discriminatory patented angled and acces- to 37 passengers with additional standees, along with industry sible entranceway. The Spirity of Mobility comes standard with a leading six wheelchair positions, according to ARBOC Specialty full 4-corner air-ride kneeling feature, allowing for an industry Vehicles. This is a truly accessible bus for all passengers, with no leading 1:6 power ramp slope on flat ground, according to ARBOC step-up in the rear of the bus. Specialty Vehicles. ARBOC’s patented technology offers an angled entranceway Now every passenger, including wheelchair riders and power while exceeding ADA guidelines with a 1:6 power ramp slope on scooters can experience what true random access really means. flat ground for passengers in need of extra assistance and wheel- This bus provides speed of operation, ride quality, passenger dig- chair accessibility. Backed by a Cummins ISB 6.7L diesel engine nity and safety. and Allison transmission, serviceability and reliability make the Buy American Compliant and Altoona Tested. Spirit of Liberty the right choice as a transportation solution. Buy American Compliant and Altoona Tested. ARBOC Specialty Vehicles 51165 Greenfield Pkwy., Middlebury, IN 46540 ARBOC Specialty Vehicles 574-825-4880 • Fax: 574-825-1750 51165 Greenfield Pkwy., Middlebury, IN 46540 Website: www.ARBOCsv.com 574-825-4880 • Fax: 574-825-1750 Website: www.ARBOCsv.com

Model ...... Spirit of Mobility Model...... Spirit of Liberty Seating Capacity...... 12 to 23 Seating Capacity...... Up to 37 passengers plus standees Length...... 23’, 26’ & 28’ Length ...... 30’, 35’ Width ...... 96” Width...... 100” Height...... 110” Height ...... 120” Engine...... 6.0L Vortec V8 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 80,000 btu Air Conditioning ...... Passenger A/C up to 120,00 btu Wheelchair Access Option...... Low Floor Ramp Entrance, w/Opt. Overhead Aux. Heat Up to 7 Positions Wheelchair Ramp Option ...... Braun Steering...... GM Power Up to 6 Positions Suspension ...... 4-Corner Air Ride Kneeling Suspension ...... Air-2 Bag at each axle with electronic height control

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Glaval Bus Glaval Bus

Glaval Universal Glaval Legacy

The Universal has become synonymous with reliability, per- The Legacy is built on the heavy-duty Freightliner S2C chassis formance and comfort. If dependability is a top priority, the and powered by the proven Cummins 6.7L ISB diesel engine and Universal is offered on the proven Ford E-Series chassis, available Allison transmission. Built with rear air-ride suspension, the with either the 5.4L or 6.8L gas engine. Legacy is sure to impress with stylish beauty, outstanding ride Up to 25 passengers can travel in solid, quiet comfort with an quality and rugged durability. interior styled to meet specific application requirements. With Whether looking for first-class transportation or even public many standard features and available options, operators can have shuttle service, the Legacy is just the answer. The Legacy can seat the rugged durability with Glaval’s industry leading “Steel-Safe” up to 45 passengers and is available with a wide variety of ADA- construction at an affordable price. compliant paratransit options. Also available with rear luggage, overhead and under floor storage, the Legacy has the versatility Glaval Bus to fit all transportation needs. 914 CR #1 North Elkhart, IN 46514 800-445-2825 Glaval Bus Website: www.glavalbus.com 914 CR #1 North Elkhart, IN 46514 800-445-2825 Website: www.glavalbus.com

Model...... Universal Chassis ...... Ford E350 & Ford E450 Wheelbase Options...... 138”/158”/176”/186”/190”/208” Model...... Glaval Legacy Overall Length ...... 21’-24’ (E350), 21’-27’ (E450) Seating Capacity...... 45 Max Width...... 96” Length...... 32’, 35’, 37’ and 40’ Overall Height (Excludes escape hatch or roof A/C)...... 114” Width...... 96” and 102” (Add 8” for raised floor option) Height...... 129” Interior Height...... 78” Engine...... Cummins 6.7L Diesel Interior Width...... 92” Transmission ...... Allison 2200 PTS w/Park Pawl 5-Speed Aisle Width...... 18” Chassis...... Freightliner S2C GVWR Options...... 11,500, 12,500, 14,050, 14,500 Air Conditioning ...... Carrier/Mcc, ACC, Trans Air and ACT Fuel Capacity Options ...... 40, 55 gallons Wheelchair Option...... Accommodates up to 14 Brakes ...... Front & Rear Disc Steering...... Tilt/Telescopic Transmission...... 5 Speed Automatic Suspension ...... Front Spring, Rear Air Ride

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Glaval Bus Glaval Bus

Glaval Titan II Low Floor Whether it’s a wheelchair passenger, business traveler or an Glaval Entourage elderly rider, the Titan II LF eliminates the need for steps to enter or exit the vehicle. There is also no longer a need for the tradi- The Entourage delivers superior quality and versatility built on tional wheelchair lift. The Titan II LF is offered with either a Braun the rugged Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis. The Entourage is both or Ricon bi-fold power ramp. This new low floor kneeling bus uti- economical and flexible enough to suit any transportation solu- lizes the rugged Chevy G4500 chassis platform along with a tion. If ADA equipment is required, a wide range of floor plan con- heavy-duty “Purpose-Built” chassis and floor structure designed figurations with a wheelchair lift are available. This mid-size bus and produced by Spartan Chassis. can be built to accomodate various types of floor plan arrange- One of the most impressive features of the Titan II LF is the 4- ments, seating up to 33 passengers. corner, self-leveling air-ride suspension with kneeling capability. With its impressive sleek and aerodynamic styling, the With the touch of one switch, the complete unit will kneel to Entourage is both brawn and beauty. The gas version can be achieve a 1:6 ramp slope which exceeds ADA’s current minimum, at equipped with the CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) option and all the same time providing a level floor surface for all wheelchair Glaval Bus products come with a 5-year, 100,000-mile limited war- positions. The Titan II LF offers true random access for up to 5 ranty. wheelchair positions, or can seat up to 21 ambulatory passengers. With Glaval’s reputation for building a quality product, the Titan II Glaval Bus LF is sure to help make life easier. 914 CR #1 North Elkhart, IN 46514 Glaval Bus 800-445-2825 914 CR #1 North Website: www.glavalbus.com Elkhart, IN 46514 800-445-2825 Website: www.glavalbus.com

Model...... Glaval Titan II LF Seating Capacity...... 21-pax or 5 W/Chair Overall Length ...... 24’, 26’ and 28’ Model...... Glaval Entourage Exterior Width...... 96” Seating Capacity...... 33 Max Exterior Height...... 110” (Exc. Roof A/C, Roof Hatch) Length ...... 25’, 27’, 29’, 31’, 32’ and 33’ Interior Width...... 92” Width...... 96” (excluding mirrors and flairs) Interior Height...... 78” Behind Rear Wheel/81” in Front Height...... 78” Wheelbase...... 166”, 190” & 214” Engine...... 6.7L Power Stroke, 6.8L V-10 Gas GVWR...... 14,200-lb. Transmission...... HD Torq Shift 6-Speed Automatic; Engine...... Chevy Vortec 6.0L V8 Gas or CNG option, Torq Shift 5-Speed Automatic and also now available with DuraMax Diesel Chassis ...... Ford F-550 Super Duty Transmission...... 6-Speed Automatic Air Conditioning ...... Several Offerings Chassis...... Chevy G4500 Steering ...... Power Steering Type Of Fuel...... Diesel, Gas & CNG Type of Fuel ...... Diesel, Gas and CNG

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ABC Companies

Home of the Best Full-Service Travel Plaza in Northern Illinois Featuring…

Seating for 175, Homestyle Cooking, Daily Specials, Van Hool CX35 Buffet, Soup & Salad Bar, Full Menu, Carry-Out

The Van Hool CX35 was created to meet the diverse needs of (815) 562-5840 customers, further demonstrating ABC Companies’ commitment to the North American market. 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 dramatic 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 Seating for 40, Specialty Sandwiches, exclusive features unique to the small coach segment, the new Stromboli, Fresh Salads & Pizza, Van Hool CX35 offers a truly user-friendly design and delivers Hand-Dipped Ice Cream! some added benefits in addition to the durability, comfort and (815) 561-9595 reliability operators expect from Van Hool. CX45/CX35 interchangeable parts include: glass, headlamps, front and rear bumpers, suspension parts, radiator and fan, A/C Designated Bus Parking and condenser and motors, HVAC evaporators and motors, steering Pull-Thru Fueling Island components, and drive and front axle. ABC Companies; 1506 30th Street, NW; Faribault, MN 55021 Bus Drivers & Tour USA; Phone: 800-222-2875; Fax: 507-334-0246 E-mail: [email protected] Guides Eat free! Website: www.abc-companies.com Mini-Mall — 2 Stores Model...... Van Hool CX35 Seating Capacity...... 38 Passenger with over 5,000 sq. ft. of shopping! Overall Length ...... 35’ Overall Width...... 102” ATM,Major Credit Cards accepted. Overall Height ...... 11’ 6” Engine...... Cummins ISL 9 (345HP) EPA 2013 I-39 & Hwy 38, Exit 99 Transmission...... Allison B500 6 speed Automatic (Gen5) Rochelle, IL Chassis ...... Stainless Steel Chassis, Windshield & Side Window Frames OPEN 24 HOURS Air Conditioning ...... Integrated HVAC System Wheelchair Lift Option...... Mid-Ship Position Wheelchair Lift w/2 Tie-Down Positions Please call ahead!

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Continental Has 2016 From TAPTCO VDO TPMS Replacement New Training Program: Conflict & Aggression Parts Catalog Management For Transit Bus Operators Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, manufacturer and supplier of “Many of our customers have been requesting a more powerful program to provide the driv- VDO OE-engineered instrumentation and ers with the systems and methods to handle problematic situations,” said Jeff Cassell, president replacement parts, has a new VDO TPMS of TAPTCO. “This program examines a number of real life situations and demonstrates how the Replacement Parts Program catalog. drivers should and should not react to diffuse the situations. “In addition to the latest application valida- “The course starts by showing a re-enactment of the video on YouTube, where the bus driv- tions for VDO REDI-Sensor™ Multi-App - er and a passenger are screaming at each other leading to the driver punching the passenger after lication TPMS sensors and VDO TPMS OE she spat at him. The program shows how the driver should have diffused the situation. sensors and service kits, the catalog features an “Included in the course are the practices taught in the police academies across the country by application section and an illustrated Buyer’s The Verbal Judo Institute. Police face conflict and aggressive situations every day and these Guide with individual listings for REDI-Sensor practices are very effective in preventing most situations from escalating. These practices multi-application sensors, OE sensor assem- include: people have a need to be respected; people would rather be asked not told; people have blies and service kits. a desire to know why; and, people prefer to have options over threats. “Also included are torque specifications, “The program presents situations and shows drivers using these techniques to resolve the prob- installation tips, service kit guide, make/model lems. The program is DVD based and also includes a trainer’s guide and a driver’s study guide.” index, OE cross reference, REDI-Sensor cross In addition, the program guides discussions on: When can you refuse transportation?; Rights reference and product information and contact to remove a passenger; What to do if a passenger does not have the fare; What to do if a pas- information,” said a Continental spokesman. senger appears intoxicated as you approach a stop and many more such challenges. Visit www.TAPTCO.com for more information.

Thrasher Brothers Purchases Van Hool Double Decker

Thrasher Brothers Trailways, , AL, celebrates its 45th year in business this year. Part of the celebration included the purchase of a Van Hool double deck coach. Alan Thrasher and Alyce T. Davidson, brother/sister owners of the family company founded by their father, debated the idea for some time. “We had been half-jokingly discussing adding a double deck with ABC Companies for over a year,” said Davidson. The renovated UMA show-coach was finished in silver paint. The new catalog offers application valida- According to Thrasher, “I had been encouraged to talk to other charter owners who had made tions for the VDO REDI-Sensor Multi- that leap of faith. I learned that with aggressive marketing, the larger coach could produce a better Application TPMS Sensor Service Solution. margin for the investment.” “REDI-Sensor SE10002A increases cover- Since driver availability is an issue, age for over 3 million additional vehicles, while Thrasher thinks this will help alleviate the fully retaining all of the applications of shortage. SE10002. The VDO REDI-Sensor program “Quite often we send two buses with 35- now covers over 89 million vehicles and the 40 people on each 56 passenger coach. We coverage keeps growing. actually save the client money while reduc- “Only five REDI-Sensor assemblies are ing our cost with the 81-passenger TD925.” needed to replace over 244 OE sensors and The coach will initially serve on the deliver widespread coverage for domestic, Casino Line run. Asian, and European cars, trucks, SUVs, “We’ve seen quite a decrease in traffic crossovers and vans from 2002 to 2016.” during the economic downturn, and run- According to Lindsay Smith, TPMS associ- ning two coaches on a schedule was erod- ate product manager, “The overall VDO TPMS ing profits. That will now be alleviated by Pictured left to right front: Brenda Borwege, Replacement Parts Program has also been the 81-passenger coach. One driver, one ABC Co., Shari Sanders, ABC Co., Alyce Davidson expanded with additional coverage of OE sen- fuel bill, one set of tires, one cleanup.” and Alan Thrasher, Thrasher Brothers, Roman sors and service kits for a wider range of The finished product was presented to Cornell ABC Co. In back: Jim Morrison, ABC Co. domestic, European and Asian vehicles. The the Thrashers at the 80th Annual Trailways part numbers in our new VDO 2016 TPMS meeting in Ft. Myers, FL. After Roman Cornell presented the coach at an outdoor luncheon, Replacement Parts Catalog represent over 244 Thrasher told the crowd that it was apparent the double deck coaches are here to stay. million sensor service opportunities.” “Double-deck coaches are standard in Europe, and Van Hool has developed a good product for No additional purchases or training are need- service in the United States. The used ones are not going away, and the ABC renovation plan helps ed to get started with REDI-Sensor sensors provide a cost effective way to repurpose these coaches in the private charter market.” because they are pre-programmed from the fac- ABC Companies’ offerings include new and pre-owned full-size highway coach equipment, tory and designed to follow existing OE vehicle mid-size shuttle transport vehicles, and advanced design heavy-duty transit equipment. ABC offers relearn procedures. an after-sale service network for service and repairs, collision services and OEM and quality after- For information, visit: www.redi-sensor.com market parts for transit, motorcoach and heavy-duty equipment from nine locations throughout the or contact: [email protected]. U.S. and Canada. Call 800-222-2875 or visit www.abc-companies.com for more information.

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North Dakota Senator John Hoeven Visits MCI Pembina Plant

Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc., said U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-ND, called the success of MCI’s Pembina, ND, manufacturing hub a thriving example of U.S. manufacturing leadership, crediting North Dakota’s “strong, pro-business environment” and MCI’s history of “innovation and commitment to quality.” MCI officials thanked the senator for his work in passing the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act last December. MCI Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Patrick Scully said. “When public transit has access to FAST Act funds to replace or add coaches, MCI is able to continue employing workers right here in Pembina, while supporting our local and nationwide supplier relationships.” Opened in 1963, MCI’s Pembina plant is the current home of the company’s D-Series models including its Commuter Coach. Senator John Hoeven, R-N.D., left, tours the MCI According to MCI, Sen. Hoeven, who was North Dakota’s governor from 2000 through 2010, is an Pembina, ND, plant with MCI Vice President and advocate for public transit, secure infrastructure funding and improvements in public safety. As gov- General Manager of Operations Bryan Couch ernor, Hoeven oversaw the creation and implementation of programs improving infrastructure and transportation, including a 2001-2003 funding award to MCI, used for employee training. There are more than 200 workers at MCI’s Pembina plant, which is the company’s primary final assembly facility for MCI’s D-Series coach. In February, MCI announced that NJ Transit exercised an option to add 332 Commuter Coaches to its fleet, following the transit agency’s July 2015 contract for 772 new Commuter Coaches. Together, the options increase NJ Transit’s MCI Commuter Coach purchase to 1,104 vehicles over the next six years. Visit www.mcicoach.com and www.newflyer.com for more information.

CCW Delivers First Buses Complete Coach Works (CCW) has delivered three buses to the Ark Encounter, a biblical theme park in Williamstown, KY, featuring a To Ark Encounter 510-foot replica of Noah’s Ark. The project will supply the Ark Encounter with a fleet of 11 refur- bished low-floor buses. The 40-foot buses are undergoing a complete overhaul at CCW's Riverside, CA, facility. The buses feature themed graphic artwork, some featuring pairs of animals, such as monkeys, zebras, lions, dinosaurs, starry night skies and more. There is a daily Facebook video blog of buses 4 and 5 showcasing the tour across the country. Updates can be found on the Ark Encounter’s website page at www.facebook.com/ArkEncounter. CCW Sales Manager Jay Raber said the buses are already being used for special events. Visit www.completecoach.com.

Anderson Coach Celebrates 80th Anniversary; Takes Delivery Of The 500th Temsa TS 35

Anderson Coach and Travel, Greenville, PA, recently purchased the 500th Temsa TS 35 motorcoach delivered in the United States, as the company prepared to celebrate its 80th cor- porate anniversary. It’s a 40-passenger luxury coach with a metallic black graphics package. “In 1937, O.D. Anderson had driven his first group of children to a one-room school in Mercer, PA, when he decided to introduce himself to the teacher,” said Temsa. “The young woman’s name was Dorotha “Dot” Elder, and she became both his wife, and partner in what has become Anderson Coach and Travel (www.GoAnderson.com).” Shown, left to right, are Doug Anderson, “By 1948, the Andersons had moved to the company’s present location in Greenville, and president of Anderson Coach; Tony Mongiovi, purchased their first motorcoach, a 1948 GMC. In 1957, they committed themselves totally vice president of sales & service for CH Bus Sales; to the bus business.” and Ryan Nicklin, director of HR and safety The company now employs nearly 300 people and operates 42 motorcoaches, 150 school compliance for Anderson Coach. buses and a fleet of vans and passenger cars. They provide clients in northeast Ohio and north- west Pennsylvania with charter coach service, individual tours and group packages, and still transport children for two local school districts. O.D Anderson logged 4 million miles behind the wheel before he passed away in 1990. Dorotha died in 2013 – working in the office until she was in her 90s. A family foundation has set up scholarships in Dorotha’s name. Today, leading the company is President Doug Anderson, and Vice President Sue Anderson Nicklin, O.D., and Dot’s children, with a third generation involved. Anderson was named International Motor Coach Group’s Operator of the Year in 2011 and earned the 2016 International Motorcoach Group Safety Award.

CH Bus Sales, LLC (www.chbussales.com) is the exclusive distributor of Temsa motorcoaches in the United States and Canada, offering two fully integral mid-size motorcoaches the TS 35 and the TS 30; as well as the full-size TS 45 coach. CH Bus, through its affiliated finance company, Coach Finance Group, offers finance options. Page 70 BUSLINE July/August 2016 0716Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 6/21/16 10:48 AM Page 71 0716Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 6/21/16 10:48 AM Page 72

BEST VIEW FROM EVERY ANGLE.

Prevost coaches deliver the luxury experience that today’s charter travelers are looking for. With their fuel-efficient powertrain and low-maintenance design, they’re as comfortable on your balance sheet as they are for your passengers.

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