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UMA EXPO Heads to New Orleans Busline Transit Feature Houston Metro Harris County, TX 0115Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 12/19/14 3:09 PM Page 1 UMA EXPO Heads To New Orleans Busline Transit Feature Houston Metro Harris County, TX President/CEO Thomas Lambert 0115Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 12/19/14 3:09 PM Page 2 Unbelievable Ride, Uncompromising Reliability. The new 2015 J4500 offers a ride like no other. The difference begins with a new ZF independent front suspension that drives like a dream and rides smooth as silk, with a turning radius that’s nearly seven feet tighter than before. Just as impressive is the new Bendix braking system that delivers car-like control, along with an optional collision mitigation feature that keeps KYP]LYZHUKWHZZLUNLYZÄYTS`PU[OLZHML[`aVUL;OLVULJVTWVULU[^L^V\SKU»[ dream of changing? Our reliability. It’s why North American coach owners choose MCI coaches above all others, and depend on us for excellence in service and parts. Visit our website to learn more, or call your MCI rep for a test drive. Discover what it means to be Reliability Driven. 4*0»Z1PZH]HPSHISL^P[O[OLYLSPHISLHUKLMÄJPLU[ DetroitTM DD13® engine. To learn more, go to mcicoach.com/J4500 ©2015 MCI See us at UMA Expo Booth #116 1 3 0115Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 12/19/14 3:09 PM Page 3 Heavy-duty reliability Made in U.S.A. Heavy-duty power trains Happy operators Incredible comfort Exceptional fuel economy Unmatched maneuverability Panoramic view Excellent stopping power Outstanding stability Unmatched 24/7 factory support | Extensive parts availability | Nationwide service network | Exceptional warranties THERE ARE CERTAIN THINGS YOU WANT OUT OF A CHASSIS. LET’S START BY GIVING YOU ALL OF THEM. Compromising on your needs is never a good place to start. So we don’t make you. Product quality, numerous options, and uncompromising factory and service support. You get everything you need from your chassis and your manufacturer. 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Learn more about our products and services on our YouTube channel. 4:45 PM 0115Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 12/19/14 3:09 PM Page 4 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 Published by Rankin Publishing, Inc. www.buslinemag.com MAGAZINE IN THIS ISSUE Northwest Navigator Luxury Coaches Specializes In High-End Tour/Travel ...........8 Houston Metro Serves 1,303 Square Miles With 1,250 Buses....24 UMA Expo Heads To New Orleans .................................................36 Busline Buyers Guide To Busline Buyers Guide To Visit Busline At UMA Expo Seating & Fabrics Vehicle Lifts Booth #1203 UMA Motorcoach Expo Booth Numbers Current As Of 12/18/14, 50 55 courtesy of www.motorcoachexpo.com. RAPID RESPONSE ..................................Page 6 Busline Vehicle Showcase INDUSTRY NEWS.................................Page 40 MOTORCOACHES ON THE COVER: Roxanne and Joseph Gillis focus on high-end tour/travel and corporate 58 – 64 transportation as owners of Northwest Navigator Luxury Coaches, based in Portland, OR. See page 8. CONTENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS EDITORIAL & CORPORATE OFFICES JANUARY 2015 MAY 2015 JULY 2015 January 10-13 May 3-6 July 18-22 Rankin Publishing Co., Inc. American Bus Association APTA Bus & National School Don Rankin and Linda Rankin, Publishers (ABA) Marketplace Paratransit Conference Transportation Association St. Louis, MO Fort Worth, TX (NSTA) Annual Meeting 204 E. Main Street • P.O. Box 130 Info: 202-842-1645 Info: 202-496-4800 & Convention Arcola, IL 61910-0130, USA Minneapolis, MN Email: [email protected] January 16-18 May 30 - June 3 Info: 703-684-3200 Website: www.rankinpublishing.com International Motorcoach Canadian Urban Transit (800) 598-8083 (U.S.) • (217) 268-4959 Group (IMG) Association (CUTA) SEPTEMBER 2015 Fax: (217) 268-4815 Maintenance & Safety Annual Conference September 28-30 Forum Winnipeg, MB BusCon 2015 New Orleans, LA Info: 416-365-9800 Indianapolis, IN Editorial: Harrell Kerkhoff, Editor Info: 888-447-3466 Info: 800-576-8788 Rick Mullen, Associate Editor May 31 - June 5 Design: David Opdyke January 18-22 Community OCTOBER 2015 Reception: Misty Douglas United Motorcoach Transportation October 4-7 Association (UMA) Association of America APTA Advertising Expo At Travel Exchange (CTAA) Expo 2015 Annual Meeting New Orleans, LA Tampa, FL San Francisco, CA Contact Kevin Kennedy @ 623-434-8959 Info: 800-424-8262 Info: 800-891-0590 Info: 202-496-4800 Email: [email protected] 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 2015 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 Page 4 BUSLINE January/February 2015 0115Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 12/19/14 3:09 PM Page 5 INCREASED FUEL EFFICIENCY ISN’T MARKETING. IT’S AN UNDERSTANDING. While other brands may tout increased fuel economy, only Prevost has the reputation to back it up. No gimmicks here, just the innovations that are known for making our motorcoaches run as efficiently as possible. These include features like the PRIME Energy Management System, which keeps operation costs down by using engine negative torque to generate “free” electricity, thus increasing fuel economy. And the Volvo D13 engine with 2014 engine technology gives improved fuel efficiency, even over last year’s engine. Pair that with the I-Shift transmission, and you have the formula for optimal operational efficiency. Safety features, such as AWARE Adaptive Cruise Braking and the Electronic Stability Program, also help you avoid costly downtime by avoiding incidents and keeping your vehicles where they belong—on the road. www.prevostcar.com See us at UMA Expo Booth #401 0115Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 12/19/14 3:09 PM Page 6 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 Published by Rankin Publishing, Inc. www.buslinemag.com MAGAZINE Busline Vehicle Showcase: MOTORCOACHESMOTORCOACHES Prevost .................................58 Motor Coach Industries......60 ABC Companies ..................62 Visit Busline At UMA Expo Booth #1203 UMA Motorcoach Expo Booth Numbers Current As Of 12/18/14, courtesy of www.motorcoachexpo.com. Glaval Bus ............................63 Temsa ...................................64 Company Website Page # Company Website Page # 5Star Specialty Programs www.5starsp.com 19 Lancer Insurance www.lancerinsurance.com 27 ABC Companies www.abc-companies.com 14 Lantal Textiles www.lantaltextiles.com 52 Alexander Dennis www.alexanderdennis.com 7 Marathon Brake Systems www.MarathonBrake.com 31 Amaya-Astron Seating www.amaya-astron.com.mx 37 Midwest Bus Corporation www.midwestbus.com 26 American Cooling Technology, Inc. www.actusa.us.com 43 Mile-X www.mile-x.com 46 ARBOC Specialty Vehicles www.arbocsv.com 29 Mohawk Lifts www.mohawklifts.com 55 Atlantic Detroit Diesel-Allison www.atlanticdda.com 28 Motor Coach Industries (MCI) www.mcicoach.com 2 Bauer’s Intelligent Transportation www.bauerscertifiedpreowned.com 30 National Interstate Insurance www.natl.com 15 Bergen Auto Upholstery Co., Inc. www.bergenseat.com 52 Onspot www.onspot.com 46 Bitimec www.bitimec.com 18 PEX German O.E. Parts LLC www.pexna.com 48 Bitzer www.bitzerus.com 33 Prevost Car www.prevostcar.com 5, 68 Bridgestone www.bridgestonefirestonemileagesales.com 20 Protective Insurance Company www.protectiveinsurance.com 17 Chestnut Ridge Foam www.chestnutridgefoam.com 51 Relational Bus Systems www.rbs2000.com 12 CMI Enterprises www.cmi-enterprises.com 22 RRL Insurance www.rrl-ins.com 45 De Leo Transportation Fabrics www.deleotf.com 50 Safety Step www.safetystep.net 49 Distinctive Systems www.distinctive-systems.com 38 Sardo Bus & Coach Upholstery www.sardobus.com 25, 47 Dixie Electric Ltd. www.dixie-electric.com 48 Service Insurance www.serviceins.com 49 Espar Climate Systems www.espar.com 39 Shriver Insurance Agency www.shriverinsurance.com 66 Euramtec www.euramtec.com 42 Sutrak www.sutrakusa.com 10 EverBank Commercial Finance www.everbank.com 40 TEMSA www.temsa.com 21 Freightliner www.freightlinerchassis.com 3 Transit Sales International www.transitsales.com 9 Glaval Bus www.glavalbus.com 23 Turtle Top www.turtletop.com 13 Handi-Hut, Inc. www.handi-hut.com 49 UMA Motorcoach Expo www.motorcoachexpo.com 41 idrive www.idriveglobal.com 11 Vanner Power www.vanner.com 16, 32 Kirks Automotive, Inc. www.kirksauto.com 47 Vehicle Inspection Systems www.VISCheck.net 34 LaFrance Industries www.mvmills.com/lafranceindustries 53 Willingham Inc. www.willinghaminc.com 44 Read or Download Complete Issues Of Busline Magazine Online At: www.buslinemag.com Page 6 BUSLINE January/February 2015 0115Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 12/22/14 11:11 AM Page 7 0115Busline.FINAL_Layout 1 12/19/14 3:09 PM Page 8 —Specializes In High-End Tour/Travel— resh ideas, new equipment and a strong emphasis on old-fashioned
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