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ABC Companies ......................................................20
ACC Climate Control ...............................................20
Advantage Funding..................................................20
AESYS, Inc..............................................................22
Alcoa Wheel Products International ........................22
Alexander Dennis Inc. .............................................22
Altro Transflor ..........................................................22
Amaya-Astron Seating.............................................22
American Cooling Technology, Inc. (ACT)...............22
American Seating ....................................................24
AngelTrax.................................................................24
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles......................................24
Atlantic Detroit Diesel-Allison ..................................24
Bauer Compressors Inc...........................................24
Bauer’s Intelligent Transportation / Coach Sales ....26
Bergen Auto Upholstery Co., Inc. ............................26
Bitzer, US, Inc..........................................................26
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Cable Car Concepts ................................................27
Champion Bus .........................................................27
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Chestnut Ridge Foam, Inc.......................................27
Classic Trolley..........................................................27
Clean Energy...........................................................28
Clean Seal, Inc. .......................................................28
Columbia Equipment Co., Inc..................................28
Complete Coach Works...........................................28
Creative Bus Sales, Inc. ..........................................28
Cummins Inc............................................................29
Curved Glass Distributors........................................29
Daimler Buses North America .................................29
Daytech Limited.......................................................29
Detroit Diesel ...........................................................29
Diamond Manufacturing Inc.....................................29
Distinctive Systems Inc............................................29
Double K, Inc. (Hometown Trolley)..........................30
eFleet Services Inc. .................................................30
ElDorado National....................................................30
EMP .........................................................................31
Enghouse Transportation.........................................31
Enseicom, Inc. .........................................................31
Espar Heater Systems.............................................31
Euramtec Corp.........................................................31
Federal Coach Bus..................................................31
Fleet Financing Resources, LLC .............................32
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation................32
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Handi-Hut, Inc..........................................................33
IC Bus, A Navistar Company ...................................33
Imeco Cables Inc.....................................................33
Kelderman Air Suspensions ....................................33
Lancer Insurance Company ....................................34
Lantal Textiles, Inc. ..................................................34
MAHA USA ..............................................................34
Main Fare Box, Division of Euclid Products Co., Inc...34
Mentor Engineering .................................................35
Midwest Bus Corporation ........................................35
Mile-X Equipment, Inc. ............................................35
Mobile Climate Control Corp. ..................................35
Mohawk Lifts............................................................35
Motor Coach Industries ...........................................36
Motorcoach Manager, Inc. .......................................36
National Interstate Insurance Co.............................37
Nissan Commercial Vehicles ...................................37
North American Bus Industries, Inc. ........................37
P.A. Post Agency, LLC.............................................37
Paradigm Technology Consulting, LLC ...................37
PennTex Industries, Inc. ..........................................37
Petro/Rochelle Travel Plaza ....................................38
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Prevost Parts and Service.......................................38
ProAir, LLC ..............................................................39
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Spheros North America, Inc.....................................41
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SuperFleet / Speedway LLC....................................42
Sutrak Corporation...................................................42
Temsa USA/CH Trading Co. ...................................42
Trans/Air Manufacturing Corp..................................42
Transit Sales International .......................................42
Transportation Insurance Brokers, Inc. (T.I.B.)........43
TriMark Corp............................................................43
Trolley Illusions, LLC ...............................................43
Turtle Top Inc. ..........................................................43
Vanner, Inc...............................................................44
VenTek International ................................................44
VIS-Polish ................................................................44
Voith Turbo Inc.........................................................44
Volvo Buses.............................................................44
Vossloh Kiepe, Inc. ..................................................44
WEH Technologies Inc. ...........................................45
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August 7-9
International Motor Coach
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F
ew places on Earth are as unique as
Yellowstone National Park. This is largely
due to the park’s history and wide variety of
wildlife, landscapes and geothermal features.
Being unique has also benefited a major provider
of tours inside Yellowstone — Buffalo Bus
Touring Company, of West Yellowstone, MT.
The company is well-known in the area for providing both public and private tours inside the park.
This includes wintertime touring with “snowcoaches” — buses equipped with tracks rather than wheels
to better enjoy Yellowstone’s winter wonderland.
“All of our services are in Yellowstone
National Park. We are a licensed concessionaire
with the National Park Service and authorized
to operate in both the summer and winter,”
Buffalo Bus Touring Company President Randy
Roberson said. “Many people don’t understand
that in Yellowstone, there are two very distinct
seasons. In the summer, we provide road-base
tours with wheels on our buses; and in the winter, we have over-the-snow vehicle tours where
we put tracks on these same buses.”
Included in the company’s fleet of seven vehicles are four Turtle Top buses used for both summer and winter tours. Roberson explained that
winter touring in Yellowstone National Park is a
relatively new phenomenon. This is partly because
few areas located in the lower 48 United States
receive harsher winter weather. This can include
large amounts of snowfall and extremely cold
temperatures. In fact, when Roberson was interviewed by Busline Magazine in early June, the
Yellowstone area was still receiving light snow at
certain locations.
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Winter tours in
Yellowstone National
Park, pictured above,
are among the popular
services provided by
Buffalo Bus Touring
Company. Randy and Jeanine Roberson, shown
in the middle of the photo at right, started the company. They are pictured
surrounded by family members also involved with the business — left to right, daughter Heather,
and her husband, Scott; and son Jeremy, and his wife, Sabrina.
“Winter has a hard time letting go here, even in
May and June,” Roberson said. “This is the other
side of living in paradise, you have to enjoy the
long winters.
“Yellowstone National Park’s winter touring
history only goes back to the 1950s. First there
were snow planes, then Bombardier snowcoaches,
followed by 15-passenger vans with tracks. In
2001, I bought a Turtle Top Van Terra and turned it
into a snowcoach. We started advertising as having
the park’s only luxury snowcoach. Since then, we
have added other Van Terras to our fleet as well as
Turtle Top Odysseys. They are used for both summer and winter travel. There are more Turtle Tops
in our fleet than any other brand.”
For his efforts in improving snow touring in
Yellowstone National Park, Roberson has received
the prestigious George B. Hartzog, Jr. Award,
named after one of the National Park Service’s
most distinguished directors. It’s given to an individual or individuals who demonstrate outstanding
support for the mission of the National Park
System and/or the National Park Service.
Roberson said his company has also been featured in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and
The New York Times thanks to its unique transportation offerings.
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A Great Place To Visit, Live And Work
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here are five public entrances to Yellowstone National Park. From the south,
people can enter Yellowstone from nearby Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming;
from the east, travelers come from Wyoming’s
Shoshone National Forest; the northeast
entrance is near the small Montana towns of
Cooke City and Silver Gate; while the north
entrance, near Gardiner, MT, features the famous
Roosevelt Arch, with the inscribed words about
Yellowstone on it that read: “For the Benefit and
Enjoyment of the People.”
And then there is the west entrance to the park,
in the town of West Yellowstone, which is also the
home of Buffalo Bus Touring Company.
“West Yellowstone is the most popular entrance
— both in the summer and winter. My wife
(Buffalo Bus Vice President Jeanine Roberson)
and I grew up here. She was my high school sweetheart. We started working early on in the area’s
hospitality industry,” Randy Roberson said.
“Eventually, we formed a company that provided
various hospitality services to Yellowstone visitors,
including a motel operation.
“It was a natural fit, then, for us to start offering
bus tours inside the park in 1992. We have always to seasonal layoffs. There can also be approximateloved introducing Yellowstone to visitors and ly 10,000 summertime tourists in town on any
teaching them about the park. Since we started, it’s given night.
become more popular for people to
visit Yellowstone by way of an
interpretive guide. We have found
that customers want to learn more
about Yellowstone, including its
history, wildlife and geology.”
Buffalo Bus Touring Company
drivers are referred to as guides
and serve important duo functions.
Roberson said that over the years,
his guides have observed trends
concerning what customers want
to know and see when they visit
Yellowstone.
“Demand for our guides has
Pictured is a Buffalo Bus vehicle on a summer loop. The company
become higher because of their
can cater directly to specific requests of customers.
knowledge and skills,” he said.
“We have some employees who have been sea“We have four full-time guides who work all year
around. We also employ seasonal guides for the sonal guides for 10 years. They have a wonderful
winter as we operate more vehicles during this summer job, and then they come to work for us,”
Roberson said.
time of year than in the summer.
All guides who drive for Buffalo Bus Touring
“Part-time work is great for our seasonal guides
as many of them have area summer jobs and who Company hold a CDL license and undergo a trainare laid off during the winter. Some work as inter- ing regiment specifically designed for the types of
preter rangers during the summer in Yellowstone.” tours they are expected to provide. Before new
Roberson noted that West Yellowstone’s resi- guides are given the keys to start a new career, they
dential population in the summer is around 1,200 must also ride along with experienced guides for a
people. This drops to around 800 in the winter due time. This allows the new guides to get a better feel
for the job and the different tours that are offered.
“We also have our new guides take a bus into the
park without any passengers. This allows them to
get even more familiar with different surroundings,” Roberson said.
Besides the Buffalo Bus Touring Company, the
Robersons operate other area hospitality-related
businesses such as Rendezvous Snowmobile
Rentals & Tours and the Brandin’ Iron Inn.
“Both my wife and I love Yellowstone and the
surrounding area. It would be safe to say that most
people who live in this location year-round feel the
same way. You have to love this area, and outdoor
life in general, if you are willing to live with the
winters. It can become an ice box around here,”
Roberson said.
This mutual feeling of admiration about the
Yellowstone area also helps Roberson hire and
keep quality employees. Buffalo Bus currently has
an employee base of 15 people. This includes
Randy and Jeanine Roberson’s daughter, Heather,
and her husband, Scott; Randy and Jeanine’s son,
Jeremy, and his wife, Sabrina; Randy’s brother,
Clark Roberson; and Randy and Jeanine’s
nephew, Shane Brown, and his wife, Samantha.
“We have a waiting list of people who would
like to go to work here. It helps that our company uses great equipment, is very organized and
is the busiest operator in West Yellowstone,”
Roberson said.
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Yellowstone unique is the area’s incredible
West Yellowstone includes a 4,200-squarediversity — both in wildlife and geotherfoot bus barn and repair center as well as a
mal features.
2,000-square-foot lobby and waiting area.
“We can encounter all kinds of wildlife
Inside the lobby are large mounted photos
during our tours inside Yellowstone,”
detailing the transportation history of
Roberson said.
Yellowstone National Park, starting with
This includes bison, elk, wolves, eagles,
the operation of stagecoaches.
Trumpeter Swans and, of course, plenty of
“Our lobby is a fun place to look around
bears. In fact, Yellowstone is one of the few
while waiting for a tour to start. We have
areas south of Canada that still has a large
plaques describing what is taking place in
grizzly bear population.
each photo,” Roberson said. He considers
Windows feature sliders and roofs have power vents making it
“Overall, the park has the largest diversihimself a lucky man to be able to live in
easy for customers to take photographs.
ty of wildlife in the lower 48 states,”
such a scenic and historic place while
Roberson added. “And there are more geotdoing something he truly loves.
located in a remote part of the country. For
“I am in a location where people always seem to example, we don’t have a doctor in West hermal features in Yellowstone than anywhere else
have smiles on their faces and are excited to be Yellowstone, and you have to drive 100 miles in the world. This includes geysers, mud pots, hot
pools and fumaroles (an opening in the Earth’s
here. Our guides often receive applause from their to buy many necessities.”
crust which emits steam and gases).”
passengers after spending a day inside
Yellowstone National Park stretches approxiYellowstone. It’s like being an entertainer who is
Touring In Style
mately 63 miles north to south and approximately
having a great night. How can you beat that?”
Roberson said.
ellowstone National Park was established 54 miles east to west at its farthest points, encomThese benefits help make up for the various
by the U.S. Congress and signed into law passing over 2.2 million acres. The park is larger
challenges found while living and working in the
by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, than Rhode Island and Delaware combined,
West Yellowstone area. As a transportation 1872. It became the world’s first true national park, according to the National Park Service. A large
provider, Roberson said it’s harder to keep up and is located mostly in northwest Wyoming but portion of Yellowstone’s road system is configured
with new technology while being located in such also extends into much smaller portions of south in a large ‘figure 8’ pattern, which includes the
a remote area.
central Montana and northeast Idaho. “upper loop” and the “lower loop.”
Buffalo Bus provides tours into Yellowstone
“We find it helps to read trade publications, Yellowstone’s rugged beauty has been a major
that are divided into four segments. They include:
which provide useful information about sup- draw for tourists ever since the park’s inception.
pliers and technology,” Roberson said.
Besides its early history as a national park and the upper loop summer tour, the lower loop sum“Despite the large tourism in the area, we are breathtaking scenery, what truly makes mer tour, winter tours and private tours — all
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“You would think
that I would be on
vacation during the offseason, but it doesn’t
work that way,” Roberson said, with a
laugh. “It’s during
these times that we are
busy getting ready for
the approaching season. In the fall, after
our summer season
ends, for example, we
start putting tracks on
vehicles, turning them
Customers of Buffalo Bus are able to enjoy a large lobby area full
into snowcoaches. Park
of pictorial features while waiting for an interpretive bus tour to begin.
officials refer to the
involving the company’s fleet of vehicles.
wintertime as the, ‘Over-Snow Vehicle Travel
The upper loop tour involves stops at Mammoth Season.’”
Hot Springs, Fort Yellowstone, Tower Fall, the
He added that it’s difficult, if not impossible, to
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and the Norris do a full loop tour in Yellowstone during the winGeyser Basin. Meanwhile, the lower loop tour ter. Therefore, Buffalo Bus’ tour guides concenincludes the world famous Old Faithful geyser, trate on traveling to such stops as Old Faithful and
Yellowstone Lake and Lower Falls of the the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Yellowstone.
“The road system is accessible inside
The summer season at Yellowstone National Yellowstone thanks to snow grooming machines in
Park runs from about May 1 to October 1. The the winter, and we stay on those groomed surwinter season is from December 15 through faces,” Roberson said. “Many people are attracted
March 15. The time between the summer and to our winter tours, even those from warm regions
winter seasons, in the fall and spring, is consid- such as Florida. They come for a unique
ered the off-season.
Yellowstone experience.
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“Winter touring is for those people looking for a
little more adventure. We see a lot of cross-country
skiers and photographers wanting to take our winter tours. In fact, we service as many customers in
the winter as we do in the summer. It’s a close split.
“Photography is a very big attraction for people
traveling inside Yellowstone during the winter. The
season offers a different world due to the steam, ice
and snow — all which provide an incredible background. If you visit Yellowstone in the summer and
then come back in the winter ... it doesn’t look like
the same place.”
Another unique aspect of winter touring inside
Yellowstone is that much of the groomed surfaces
designed for travel are located next to waterways.
This is also where a lot of wildlife like to spend
their winters.
“Our customers often have a front row seat to a
large cross-section of wildlife at this time, such as
that found along riverbanks. The wildlife can get
right next to the bus,” Roberson said.
Private tours are also a key part of the travel
equation for Buffalo Bus. The company can cater
directly to the requests of specific customers.
“We have done wedding party tours to
Yellowstone, while some folks just want to focus
on wildlife, geysers and/or waterfalls. It depends
on their specific interests,” Roberson said. “Again,
photography is a big draw, and all of our guides are
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the summer as well.”
Roberson explained that next to safety, customer
satisfaction means everything to Buffalo Bus
Touring Company.
“I’m so lucky to be surrounded by all these
employees who love Yellowstone. Our guides love
taking people into the park and showing them
around. We get emails from people telling us how
much they enjoyed one of our guides showing
them the park,” Roberson said.
Guides at Buffalo Bus are also very good at
gauging the specific interest of passengers. This
interest level can dictate the itinerary of a tour.
“If, for example, a guide finds that several people are interested in waterfalls, that guide has the
flexibility to emphasize waterfalls for the day. Our
guides are driving by a lot of the park’s natural features, making it easy to pick and choose how much
time to spend at different places,” Roberson said.
“This is all part of providing customer satisfaction
— having experienced guides in place who are
able to accommodate people’s needs and wishes.
“There is a lot of good narration given by our
guides and plenty of questions being answered during a typical tour. There are also several stops taken
along the way which we call, ‘Front Country
Walks.’ This is where the guide and passengers get
out of the vehicle and see different aspects of
Yellowstone on foot, such as its geothermal features. The guide will also talk about the flora and
fauna our passengers are seeing along the way. It’s
an interpretive nature walk. We usually do a couple
of these on any given tour.”
Passengers are able to spend some time on their
own as well, such as at Old Faithful. They can take
a couple of hours to explore the nearby visitor center, walk on Geyser Hill and have lunch.
“We usually enter Yellowstone for our tours
around 9 a.m. and leave the park around 5 p.m.
Customers often express their desire to return to
Yellowstone after one of our trips finish because
they had such a good time,” Roberson said.
Putting The Yellow Back In Yellowstone
I
t’s not by happenstance that the different vehicles put into service by the Buffalo Bus
Touring Company feature a yellow over black
color scheme. It’s all part of a long transportation
history involving bus tours inside Yellowstone
National Park.
“Many companies providing tours inside the
park used yellow buses during the early days. This
was the case until sometime in the 1960s,”
Roberson said. “Our company has a connection to
that earlier era. My father-in-law (the late Burneal
‘Neal’ Swanson) used to drive those yellow buses
in the park during the late 1940s through early
1950s. When my wife and I started our tour company, there were no other (touring) businesses in
the area using yellow as the main color for vehi-
cles. Since I knew there was a lot of history with
that color regarding tours in Yellowstone National
Park, I decided that yellow over black was the best
color scheme to use.
“(Neal) helped me learn quite a bit about the
park and how to provide a good tour. He also told
me stories about what it was like touring the park
during the old days. In his early career, Neal actually got to work with older guides who started their
careers on stagecoaches. Until 1917, if you toured
Yellowstone National Park, you did so on a stagecoach. This is a fun thing to tell people, how our
company has a small connection to the stagecoach
days at Yellowstone.”
A far cry from stagecoaches of the distant past,
today’s vehicles used by Buffalo Bus Touring
Company — including those from Turtle Top —
are modern marvels, designed to carry customers
in luxury and full of special amenities.
“Our passengers want to be comfortable, they
want good viewing windows, they want a good
public address system in place, they want ample
overhead storage, and they want a vehicle that has
a quality air conditioning and heating system on
board. All of these features are necessities that help
people enjoy and learn more about Yellowstone,”
Roberson said. “We have specifically tailored the
vehicles we use for the sightseeing needs of customers.”
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“slider” openings.
“A passenger can push that slider open to better
take photos,” Roberson said. “A great ventilation
system is also essential. It was a challenge in the
past to keep our windows from fogging in the winter. We now have power vents in the roof to prevent
this problem. It’s important for us to have clear and
large windows on our vehicles, considering the
type of tour service we provide.”
Of course, before the winter touring season
begins for Buffalo Bus, a dramatic change occurs
as company employees help transform vehicles
into snowcoaches, including the installation of the
all-important track system. Roberson said special
requirements must be in place for a vehicle to withstand the rigors of traveling in snow.
“First of all, when we order our vehicles from
the manufacturer, we make sure they have the right
suspension system in place. They also need to have
four-wheel drive and feature a very specific gear
ratio. This allows snowcoaches to operate as efficiently as possible,” Roberson said. “It takes a lot
of horsepower to push tracks, but if you gear the
unit properly, it’s possible to get some pretty good
mileage per passenger.”
Roberson added that his company has enjoyed a
solid relationship with Turtle Top, headquartered in
New Paris, IN.
“Our Turtle Tops are used all year around,
including during the winter season as snowcoaches. What I like about Turtle Top is when company
officials say they are going to do something, they
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do it promptly,” Roberson said. “The National Park
Service has implemented a new winter use plan,
looking at emissions, animal interactions, vehicle
types, etc. Last winter they did sound testing on
touring equipment. I believe our Turtle Top
Odyssey was the quietest over-the-snow vehicle
they tested in Yellowstone National Park. This is
good when traveling near wildlife. We also want
our passengers to have a good experience and be
able to talk with each other while on our tours.”
Officials at Buffalo Bus advertise the company’s
different services via the Internet. The business has
also benefited over the years from high rankings
found on TripAdvisor®, according to Roberson. No.
1 and No. 2 rankings in the West Yellowstone area,
he added, typically switch back and forth between
Buffalo Bus Touring Company and Roberson’s
Rendezvous Snowmobile Rentals & Tours.
“We also advertise locally, directed at the area
motels and campgrounds. These are places where
visitors want to get the most out of their time while
in Yellowstone National Park,” Roberson said. “It
all starts with that first phone call. Our employees at the front desk provide great information
and can answer a lot of questions. They have
plenty of experience. Then, when customers
show up at our facility for a tour, a guide will
pick them up with a nice, clean and well-maintained vehicle. All of these things accumulate
for a positive experience. We make sure that
everything goes well — from a customer’s first
phone call to the end of the trip.
July/August 2012
“Surrounding our company with like-minded
people who love the park and what they do has
greatly paid off. We work on doing everything
first class. This includes the vehicles that we use.”
New developments at Buffalo Bus Touring
Company include the expansion of certain summer
custom tour opportunities, and the addition of
another Turtle Top Van Terra vehicle for use with
smaller custom tours.
Company officials are also working to package
more summer tours in association with the
Roberson’s lodging entities. This is similar to current wintertime packages already offered by
Buffalo Bus.
Looking ahead, Roberson said he remains
optimistic about the future of his various hospitality-related companies, including Buffalo Bus,
as well as the growing popularity of Yellowstone
National Park.
“We continue to provide a very popular way to
see a major national park. As baby boomers
become older and start retiring, many of them
don’t want to just sit on a bus and be driven
around. They want to go to a place, ask questions, learn and be entertained,” Roberson said.
“We (at Buffalo Bus) provide that kind of service. It’s what we do quite well.”
Contact: Buffalo Bus Touring Company, 415
Yellowstone Ave., West Yellowstone, MT 59758.
Phone: 406-646-9564.
Website: www.yellowstonevacations.com.
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Chief Commercial Officer; Tom DeMatteo, Senior Vice
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Clancy Cornell’s grandchildren, Roman and Ryhan
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From 1975 to today, ABC Companies has expanded
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of the largest providers of service and collision repair to
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P.O. Box 781, Latrobe, PA 15650 USA
800-234-2734 FAX: 724-537-9003
Web Site: www.chestnutridgefoam.com
Company Officers: Larry Garrity, President; Carl
Ogburn, Vice President; George Romanish, Vice
President OPS; Mike Shannon, Sales Manager
GUARD XL eliminates the profuse burning and known
fire hazards associated with FMVSS 302 cushioning if
exposed to open flame ignition sources. Provides the
fire performance needed in today’s environment. Helps
avoid the potential for individual and/or transit authority liability. Available to all seating manufacturers for
O.E.M. vehicles and direct to maintenance facilities as
replacement cushions. SAFGUARD XL represents
major advancements in seat cushioning durability and
comfort. A DVD is now available showing comparative fire performance tests of bus seats. This DVD can
help as an educational tool to depict how fire may
impact bus vehicle interiors when seats are exposed to
a minor flaming ignition source. Contact Chestnut
Ridge Foam for a free copy of this fire testing.
Update a new bus or van vehicle specification to
include SAFGUARD XL fire resistant seat cushioning. CR SAFGUARD XL products can easily be
added to new vehicle seating specifications. Contact
Chestnut Ridge Foram for vehicle specification verbiage. 12
Classic Trolley
See Ad On Page 23
836 Mason Way, Medford, OR 97501
800-460-3934 FAX: 541-734-9036
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Website: www.classictrolley.com
Products: Hand-crafted trolleys mounted on pre-manufactured chassis. 10
Clean Energy
See Ad On Page 7
3020 Old Ranch Parkway, Suite 400
Seal Beach, CA 90740 USA
562-493-2804
FAX: 562-493-4532
Website: www.cleanenergyfuels.com
A supplier of extruded rubber seals and gaskets. The
extruded rubber products are available for a variety of
applications. Clean Seal uses 3M™ (ST) sealing tape
adhesives on its rubber seals designed for the automotive industry. Also available are a variety of molded
rubber products including plugs, bushings, rubber
grommets, bumpons and bumpers. Clean Seal also
has available high quality automotive hose products.
09
Columbia Equipment Co., Inc.
See Ad On Page 40
180-10 93rd Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11433 USA
718-658-5900 FAX: 718-526-4110
Website: www.columbiaequipment.com
Products: Clean Energy is a provider of natural gas
for transportation in North America with a broad customer base in the refuse, transit, shuttle, taxi, police,
intrastate and interstate trucking, airport and municipal fleet markets. 06
Clean Seal, Inc.
20900 West Ireland Road, P.O. Box 2919
South Bend, IN 46680-2919 USA
800-366-3682, 574-299-1888
FAX: 574-299-8044
Website: www.CleanSeal.com
Products: Clean Seal®, Inc. offers extruded EPDM,
Neoprene, Silicone and Nitrile Seals to the transportation, recreational vehicle, marine and appliance markets. The company also offers vulcanizing services for
endless seal applications and body side moldings.
Products: Specializing in passenger shelters,
Columbia prefabricated bus and train station shelters
are in use from coast to coast and all around the
world. The company designs, manufactures, installs
and maintains shelters, offering standard and custom
models with a choice of glazing, finish, and roof
design as well as accessories including benches, display panels, advertising panels, lighting, heating,
graphics, etc. It offers a wide range of special
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designs in many architectural styles to suit every
environment and to match customers’ buildings or
street furniture. 08
Complete Coach Works
1863 Service Court, Riverside, CA 92507 USA
951-684-8595 FAX: 951-684-2088
Website: www.completecoach.com
Products: Solutions for a customers’ transportation
needs for over 25 years. Whether the need is for collision repair to a highway coach, a complete interior
rehab to rail cars, or converting a fleet to CNG,
Complete Coach Works has experience to make each
job a success. For transit and highway buses,
Complete Coach Works’ team of experts can bring
each coach up to spec with today’s new standards.
This includes drive train upgrades that meet emission
standards to ADA compliant accessibility, GPS systems for Automated Vehicle Location systems and
full multiplexing PLC-based systems.
When it comes to Green Technology, CCW has
the expertise that spans multiple transportation
modes. This is true from buses to utility and dump
trucks, from waste disposal to off road equipment
which have been coverted to CNG, LNG, LPG, and
hybrid propulsion systems. 10
Creative Bus Sales, Inc.
13501 Benson Ave.
Chino, CA 91710 USA
888-633-8380 and 800-326-2877
Website: www.creativebussales.com
Products: Since its founding in 1965,
Creative Bus Sales has always been a
family owned and operated business.
Creative Bus Sales has expertise in
vehicle sales, service, parts and warranty. The company offers products from
11 top commercial and school bus manufacturers, with multiple locations
throughout the United States. 12
Cummins Inc.
500 Jackson St.
Mail Code 60401
Columbus, IN 47201 USA
812-377-9426
Website: www.cumminsengines.com
Products: Cummins Inc., is a corporation of complementary business units
that design, manufacture, distribute and
service engines and related technologies,
including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and
electrical power generation systems. 12
Curved Glass Distributors
72 Chapel Street
Derby, CT 06418 USA
800-243-6546 FAX: 203-735-3623
Website: www.curvedglassdist.com,
www.autobusglassdistributors.com
Products: Supplier of replacement bus
glass windshields and side windows for
coaches. 10
Daimler Buses North America
6012-B High Point Road
Greensboro, NC 27407 USA
800-882-8054 FAX: 336-878-5403
Website: www.daimler-busna.com
Products: Worldwide bus and motorcoach manufacturer; a leading commercial bus company. Creating value for its
customers, Daimler Buses sets the standard in technology, safety, environmental
friendliness, comfort and value in coach
and bus travel. Combining the brands of
Orion, Setra and Sprinter shuttle bus,
Daimler Buses provides customers with a
full-range of products from one source.
This corporate structure, with the backing
of Daimler, provides customers with a
strong commercial vehicle brand along
with knowledge, resources, service and
financial strength.
Vehicles feature premium materials,
state-of-the-art user-friendly technology
and superior components like MercedesBenz engines, which translate into
durable, reliable and cost efficient products. All brands provide vehicles that can
be customized to meet most application
needs and are available in a variety of
sizes, floor plans, optional features, paratransit equipment and alternative fuels.
10
Daytech Limited
70 Disco Road
Toronto, ON M9W 1L9 CANADA
416-675-1195 FAX: 416-675-7183
Website: www.daytechlimited.com
Products: Daytech is a leading North
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American manufacturer of transit shelters, canopies, kiosks and transit signage.
08
Detroit Diesel
13400 West Outer Dr.
Detroit, MI 48239 USA
313-592-5000 FAX: 313-592-7066
Web Site: www.detroitdiesel.com
Products: Emissions control products,
diesel engines and power train components. 11
Diamond Manufacturing Inc.
See Ad On Page 54
2330 Burlington Ave.
N. Kansas City, MO 64116 USA
800-343-1009
FAX: 816-421-4735
Web Site: www.diamondmfg.com
Company Officers: Todd Cull, General
Manager
Products: Diamond Manufacturing
offers a complete line of fare collection
equipment to the transit industry. It supplies traditional, manual fare boxes,
donation boxes and a fare box with a
remote fare dump option. Diamond’s traditional fare boxes come in round or rectangular, the round models (H, E-5, D)
are designed for coins, tokens and tickets. The rectangular models (RV, SV, XV,
NV) are designed to accept dollar bills,
coins, tokens, tickets, passes or other
types of fare media.
Donation boxes come in three sizes to
fit most applications. These units can be
mounted in a variety of ways, such as on
a modesty panel or stanchion in either a
vertical or horizontal position. The F-1
remote dump fare box can be mounted
away from the driver with a push button
fare dump feature. 12
Distinctive Systems Inc.
928 Broadway, Suite 1000
New York, NY 10010 USA
Phone: 646-448-9981
Website: www.distinctive-systems.com
Company Officers: Don Greenglass,
Bob Hopwood
Products: Distinctive Systems is an
independent software vendor specializing in the development of products for
motorcoach and tour companies.
Established for over 30 years, the company has supplied more than 2,000 systems to operators throughout the world.
Its range of software is comprehensive
and includes systems for managing
motorcoach based charters, contract/
line run work, extended tours, sightseeing trips, express services and vehicle
maintenance. All systems are Windows
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Distinctive Systems has years of experience in
both the IT and motorcoach/tour industries, allowing
the company to create a range of products using the
latest computing techniques and tools. A dedicated
support desk is manned by a team of specialists who
provide immediate assistance on all company products.
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Double K, Inc.
(Hometown Trolley)
701 N. Railroad Avenue
Crandon, WI 54520 USA
715-478-5090
FAX: 715-478-5095
Web Site: www.hometowntrolley.com
Products: Double K, Inc./Hometown Trolley is
a third generation family owned and operated
DBE manufacturing business of trackless trolley buses. Hometown Trolleys have been delivered to satisfied customers for the past four
decades.
Hometown Trolley builds front engine and
rear engine trolleys customized to exact specifications of customer transit needs. Hometown
Trolleys are produced on gasoline, diesel and
alternative fuel chassis ranging from 16-passenger
See Ad On Page 56
11920 Forge Place
Richmond, BC V7A 4V9 CANADA
866-417-8004 FAX: 604-241-1440
Web Site: www.efleetservices.com
ports business decisions, and improves the customer
experience. It does this through an integrated mixed
fleet management solution that includes GPS fleet
tracking, GPS navigation, automated DOT logging,
digital dispatch, engine diagnostics, paperless ticketing, online booking, WiFi, hands-free compliant messaging, and point-of-sale payment processing in a
cloud-based hosted software that is effortlessly updated and maintained by eFleet through subscription.
eFleet completes the communication loop with a
turnkey platform of hardware, software and cellular
airtime that comes with a 100 percent repair or
replace warranty for as long as a customer is with
eFleet. eFleet has successfully delivered solutions to
fleets of motorcoaches, shuttles, limousines, trucking, and utility vehicles. It also custom configures an
eFleet installation for the customer as part of an
agreement, or build to suit. Trial units with limited
cellular airtime and the eFleet telematics software
are available for evaluation. 12
Company Officers: Ray Fast, President; Brent
Gushulak, Vice President
Products: eFleet is committed to delivering safe,
secure, and easy to use and maintain dispatch and
fleet tracking solutions. EFleet delivers just-in-time
features and functionality that drives revenue, sup-
ElDorado National
1655 Wall Street
Salina, KS 67401 USA
800-850-1287 FAX: 785-823-9471
Web Site: www.enconline.com
Products: Producer of commercial buses and vans,
ElDorado National offers diferent lines of vehicles,
from 17 to 40 feet in length, for all public and private
sector applications. Seating capacities vary from 5 to
43 passengers and all vehicles can be adapted to
capacity to 42-passenger capacity. Models are
offered with every option and component available
to the transit industry. 11
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meet ADA requirements. Alternate fueled and lowfloor vehicles are available. ElDorado National has
Altoona tested buses in the following categories: 5year/150,000 miles, 7-year/200,000 miles, 10year/350,000 miles and 12-year/500,000 miles. 11
EMP
See Ad On Page 34
3111 N. 28th St., Escanaba, MI 49829 USA
906-786-8404 FAX: 906-786-6635
Website: www.emp-corp.com
Products: EMP is a North American producer of
pumps and complex components for use in the heavyduty diesel engine and hydraulics markets. EMP is a
specialized full service provider of manufacturing and
engineering solutions, focused on delivering valueadded product solutions to its customers in the area of
thermal and oil management technologies. 12
Enghouse Transportation
2150 Islington Ave., Suite 205
Toronto, ON M9P 3V4 CANADA
416-915-9593 FAX: 416-915-9594
Website: www.enghousetransportation.com
Products: With over 25 years experience, Enghouse
Transportation, formerly TranSched Systems, offers a
comprehensive and robust suite of products that serve
the transportation market. CoachWorks is a state-ofthe-art motorcoach management software package
designed to enhance all aspects of a charter business.
CoachWorks encompasses tools for the charter industry, including sales, dispatch, and accounts receivable. By combining multiple functions into one universal program, CoachWorks increases productivity
and streamlines the input and maintenance of estimates, trip orders and financial records. Enghouse
applications can be deployed individually, combined
with other Enghouse solutions, or integrated with
third party transportation technology vendors.
Enghouse’s product flexibility and open architecture
ensure that customers have the freedom to build the
best solution to fit their needs. Enghouse is changing
the way people travel... with intelligent technology
for intelligent transportation. 12
Enseicom, Inc.
225 Norman,
Montreal, QC, H8R 1A3 CANADA
800-663-0673 FAX: 514-486-6465
Website: www.ensei.com
Products: Enseicom has been in the sign and outdoor
furniture fabrication industry for over 25 years. Its head
office is located in Lachine, southwest of downtown
Montreal. With over 25,000 square feet of manufacturing facilities and 100,000 square feet of on-site storage
capability, the company is equipped to handle projects
of any size including signage programs across North
America. 10
Espar Heater Systems
6099A Vipond Drive
Mississauga, ON L5T 2B2 CANADA
800-387-4800 FAX: 905-670-0728
Website: www.espar.com
Products: Espar is committed to the environment and
a higher quality of life. Espar’s air and coolant heaters
will reduce idle time, which means extra savings while
travelling in comfort. 10
Euramtec Corp.
29650 Grand River Ave.
Farmington Hills, MI 48336 USA
248-473-8660
FAX: 248-473-8662
Web Site: www.euramtec.com
Products: Switches, lighting, locking handles, grab
rails, LED service sets, air vents, seat accessories,
relays, clocks and signs. 12
Federal Coach Bus —
A Division of Forest River, Inc.
2408 Century Dr.
Goshen, IN 46528 USA
800-348-7440
Web Site: www.federalcoachbus.com
Products: Small and mid-size buses. 12
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Fleet Financing Resources, LLC
10370 Hemet Street, Suite 350
Riverside, CA 92503 USA
800-421-3660 FAX: 951-710-1016
Web Site: www.ffresources.com
Company Officers: Dave Reynolds, President and
CEO
Products: Fleet Financing Resources, LLC. (FFR) is
an industry leader in the bus financing marketplace.
It offers finance and lease contracts as well as flexible payment configurations that are tailored to a customer’s unique business needs. FFR will finance all
types of titled transportation equipment, new or
used. FFR operates nationwide and for customers
with A-credit, it offers low rates as well as limitless
terms and structures. For the customer with B-credit, it offers top quality, competitive and flexible programs. For startups and nontraditional credit types,
FFR offers options and alternatives. 12
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation
See Ad On Page 3
552 Hyatt Street
Gaffney, SC 29341 USA
864-487-1700
FAX: 864-487-6400
Website: www.freightlinerchassis.com
Company Officers: Bob Harbin, President and CEO;
Tony Sippel, Product Manager; Bryan Henke,
Manager of product marketing
Products: S2C Cutaway: Built on a proven shuttle bus
chassis, the front-engine diesel-powered S2C Cutaway
provides coach designers with options to craft the coach
to fit their customers’ specific business needs, while
also satisfying OEMs’ specific production needs for
simplicity and ease of build. Coach manufacturers can
add or remove certain cab amenities, including the rear
wall, seating, passenger door and roof top door, allowing for a customized product. Manufacturers working
with the FCCC S2C Cutaway benefit from the all-inclusive chassis design because they only need to address
the vehicle’s body, seating and wheelchair capabilities.
MB-65: The heavy-duty front-engine MB-65 is
designed with a lowered engine for a flat-floor cockpit
that offers convenience and flexibility to bus body
builders. It offers a smooth ride and superior handling,
as well as 55-degree wheel cut for maneuverability.
XB series: FCCC’s comprehensive lineup of pusher and front-engine commercial bus market chassis
offer several rail design configurations and meet a
wide range of demands for carrying capacity, power
and maneuverability. 12
Gillig Corporation
25800 Clawiter Road
Hayward, CA 94545 USA
510-785-1500 FAX: 510-785-6819
Website: www.gillig.com
Products: The Gillig Corporation has a tradition of
producing high quality dependable transit vehicles. Its
longevity is perpetuated by the successful partnerships
it has established with customers. This allows Gillig to
provide partners with benefits that extend well beyond
buses. 07
Glaval Bus, Div. of Forest River, Inc.
See Ad On Page 25
914 CR #1 N
800-445-2825 FAX: 574-264-9036
Website: www.glavalbus.com
Products: Manufacturing transportation solutions for
over 30 years, taking pride in keeping safety, quality
and after-market service foremost when manufacturing models: Sport, Primetime, Universal, Entourage,
Titan II, Concorde II, Apollo, Synergy and Legacy.
Glaval has been a longtime participant in providing
paratransit and senior friendly vehicles, and offers a
wide variety of options, including ADA-compliant
equipment and floor plans that seat up to 45 passengers. 10
GRI Pumps (Gorman-Rupp Industries)
180 Hines Avenue, Bellville, OH 44813 USA
419-886-3001 FAX: 419-886-2338
Web Site: www.GRIpumps.com/INTG2-BL
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Web Site: www.handi-hut.com
Company Officers: Mel Cohen, President; John
Cozza, Vice President
Products: Recirculation pumps with speed control.
GRI Pumps has announced the latest version of its
Integrity Series recirculation pumps, the INTG2. The
INTG2 incorporates two features that provide OEM
customers more flexibility and control of fluids in their
system. The magnetically driven pump provides multiple supply voltage settings, ranging from 9 to 27
volts, as well as a speed control that gives OEMs the
flexibility to change the pump’s speed in order to meet
their system’s specific pressure and flow requirements.
Equipped with a brushless DC motor, the magnetically driven INTG2 integrates the pump’s components
into a compact, lightweight design, eliminating motor
bearings and leaving the impeller assembly as the only
moving part. Fewer parts promote longer life, quieter
operation, and lower power consumption.
GRI, located in Bellville, OH, specializes in the
design and manufacturing of custom designed fluid
pumps for OEMs worldwide. 12
Handi-Hut, Inc.
See Ad On Page 43
3 Grunwald St.
Clifton, NJ 07013 USA
973-614-1800 FAX: 973-614-8011
IC Bus™ buses are sold, serviced and supported
through a renowned dealer network that offers an integrated customer program encompassing parts, training
and service. 12
Imeco Cables Inc.
See Ad On Page 15
5650 Kleran
St. Laurent, QC H4S 2B5 CANADA
514-335-0981 FAX: 514-335-0961
Web Site: www.imecocables.com
Products: Handi Hut designs and manufactures bus
stop waiting shelters with optional amenities of solar
lighting, air conditioners, heating, advertising panels, schedule holders and trash containers. Pre-fabricated sections are easily assembled. Similar structures are produced as smoking shelters. Using similar production techniques, Handi-Hut also designs
and manufactures covered walkways, staircases, outdoor vestibules, kiosks and guard booths. 12
IC Bus, A Navistar Company
2701 Navistar Drive
Lisle, IL 60532 USA
331-332-5000
Web Site: www.ICbus.com
Company Officers: John McKinney, IC Bus
President Products: IC Bus, LLC, of Lisle, IL, is an
affiliate of Navistar International Corporation
(NYSE:NAV). An integrated manufacturer of school
buses, IC Bus is a global leader in passenger protection, chassis design, engines and ergonomics. The
company is also a producer of commercial buses. All
Company Officers: Michel V. Hubert, President
Products: Imeco Cables provides custom made electrical harnesses, power cables and control boxes, for
all type of industries in Canada and USA. Its main
business core is transportation: buses, trains, farming
equipment, heavy-duty equipment, trucks and planes
in regular and military fields. It also supports all other
types of smaller harnesses for different products. 12
Kelderman Air Suspensions
2696 Hwy 92
Oskaloosa, IA 52577 USA
712-754-4383 FAX: 712-754-4384
Web Site: www.kelderman.com
Company Officers: Jeff Kelderman, Vice President
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Products: Kelderman has been building front and rear
air suspensions for 40 years. Suspensions are available
for Ford F and E series; Ram 2500/3500/4500/ 5500
series; GM 4500/5500 & 3500 HD and IH Terrastar.
Kelderman has been in the ambulance market for several years. 12
Lancer Insurance Company
370 West Park Avenue, P.O. Box 9004
Long Beach, NY 11561 USA
516-431-4441 FAX: 516-889-1727
Web Site: www.lancerinsurance.com
Company Officers: David P. Delaney, Jr., President;
Timothy D. Delaney, Executive Senior Vice President;
Randy O’Neill, Senior Vice President
Products: Since 1985, Lancer Insurance Company
has been a leading provider of commercial automobile, physical damage and general liability coverages
velvet pile fabrics for the bus industry. Though Lantal
has been in business in Europe for over 70 years, the
company first introduced these velvet pile fabrics to
North America in 1997. 04
to motorcoach companies in all 50 states and the
District of Columbia. All Lancer policyholders,
regardless of fleet size, receive a wide array of traditional and electronic products and services to supplement their driver training, loss prevention and accident
mitigation efforts. 12
Lantal Textiles, Inc.
P.O. Box 965
Rural Hall, NC 27045 USA
905-823-9427
Website: www.lantal.com
Products: Lantal Textiles is a Swiss company specializing in the weaving of high-quality, well-designed
MAHA USA
See Ad On Page 31
2404 East Highway 134
Pinckard, AL 36371 USA
866-624-2872 FAX: 334-983-1094
Web Site: www.maha-usa.com
Company Officers: Wolfgang Raffler, Chief Operating Officer
Products: All MAHA USA Mobile Column Lifts
(MCL) are made in the USA. Combining leading
technology with quality features and benefits,
MAHA USA’s MCLs are one of the few lifts
designed with a ball-screw lifting mechanism. No
fluid leaks or synchronization problems develop
and the MCL will operate under any temperature
change, inside or outside. The perfect upgrade for
modern day workshops is the MAHA USA Wireless
Mobile Column Lift, operating on long-lasting,
rechargeable batteries that allow operation nearly
anywhere. Available capacity options include
16,000 pounds or 18,000 pounds per column.
Specifically designed with user-friendly wireless
communication, the columns have the ability to
communicate on up to 10 different frequency
channels, allowing operation of multiple sets in
the same area. In addition to Mobile Column Lifts,
MAHA USA is a complete workshop supplier,
offering a full line of heavy-duty workshop equipment consisting of the KAR 250/350 Pantograph
Lift, low-rise wheel lifting systems, jack stands,
transmission and clutch jacks, shop cranes, lifting
tables, wheel balancers, tire changers, emission
testers and PBBT-certified brake testers. 12
Main Fare Box, Division of Euclid Products Co., Inc.
See Ad On Page 42
3625 Lost Nation Rd.
Willoughby, OH 44094 USA
440-942-7310, 800-542-6150
FAX: 440-942-4184
Web Site: www.epco-mfb.com
Company Officers: Bruce T. Finke, President
Products: Manufacturer of manual, non-registering
fare collection equipment. Fare boxes in various
sizes are available with removable vaults — a choice
of either open top or self-locking. These units come
in both standard and antique styles. Donation boxes
are also available in a range of sizes. Main Fare Box
continues to offer replacement parts and repair/refurbish services. 12
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Mentor Engineering
#10-2175 29th St. NE
Calgary, AB T1Y 7H8 CANADA
403-777-3760 FAX: 403-777-3769
Web Site: www.mentoreng.com
Company Officers: Mike Koebel, VP Sales &
Business Development; Brent Freer, Director of Sales
Products: Mentor Streets® Transit is a fully integrated transit ITS solution that includes CAD/AVL, event
management, schedule and route adherence, mobile
computing, reporting, and more. Streets Transit helps
agencies streamline their operations to increase ontime service, improve driver/dispatcher communication, simplify scheduling, and provide better customer
service. Mentor MyRide™ is a passenger information
system that makes real-time bus location and status
information available to riders any time, from anywhere. From real-time maps and bus departure information to trip planning and SMS, MyRide enhances
customer service. With MyRide, passengers can access
real-time bus departures and get instant map updates.
Additionally, riders can text message the agency from
any bus stop to receive departure times of the next few
buses leaving that stop. MyRide integrates with
Google™ Maps for easy trip planning, and passengers
can create rider accounts to receive automatic alerts for
specific routes and stops.
Mentor Engineering introduces Mentor Fleet™, a
fleet management software suite that addresses challenges of a paratransit operation. Fleet manages costly
yet avoidable driver behavior such as excessive speed
and idling, tracks fleet maintenance, increases driver
and passenger safety and provides managers a transparent view of fleet operations with powerful reporting
tools. Fleet is web-based software which provides
minimal deployment costs and can be integrated seamlessly with in-vehicle devices to further streamline
operations by capturing engine diagnostic data as well
as facilitating in-vehicle navigation.
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Midwest Bus Corporation
See Ad On Page 30
1940 W. Stewart St., P.O. Box 787
Owosso, MI 48867-0787 USA
800-627-6627
FAX: 989-725-2712
Website: www.midwestbus.com
800-837-3818, 419-678-1442
FAX: 419-678-2489
Web Site: www.mile-x.com
Products: Mile-X Equipment, Inc. is a distributor of
automotive/bus/truck tools and equipment including:
lifts, floor jacks, tire changers, wheel balancers, filter
crushers, air compressors and more. Since 1979,
focusing on prompt customer service at reasonable
prices. 12
Mobile Climate Control Corp.
17103 State Road 4 East
Goshen, IN 46528 USA
574-534-1516 FAX: 574-533-4452
Web Site: www.mcc-hvac.com
Products: Complete climate comfort systems for three
main customer segments: buses, off-road and military
vehicles. 12
Products: Remanufacture of city transit buses, used
bus sales and leasing, aftermarket parts, Byk-Rak
bicycle racks and field service work throughout the
United States. 09
Mile-X Equipment, Inc.
See Ad On Page 43
801 North 2nd Street
Coldwater, OH 45828 USA
Mohawk Lifts
P.O. Box 110 - 65 Vrooman Ave.
Amsterdam, NY 12010 USA
800-833-2006
FAX: 518-842-1289
Web Site: www.mohawklifts.com
Products: Mohawk, a leader in lift technology, offers
environmentally safe, above-ground lifts ranging from
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6,000 to 240,000 pound capacities. Since 1981,
Mohawk has manufactured high quality, safe auto and
truck lifts. Mohawk is a lift supplier for garages, independent shops, government, state, and utility; and
meets fleet lifting requirements. Mohawk’s popularity
is based on a combination of safety systems, design,
construction and inclusive warranty.
Products have passed rigid, third-party compliance
testing to ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2010. Certification of
ANSI compliance has become important to lift specifiers and users. Customers can demand certification by
looking for the ALI Certified and ETL listed marks.
Mohawk lifts are designed, welded, and manufactured in the U.S.A., building quality products with the
finest materials to the highest standards. The company’s staff will assist customers with a fleet evaluation,
CAD Shop Design Assistance and by answering technical questions. 11
Motor Coach Industries
See Ad On Page 11
1700 East Golf Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173 USA
847-285-2000 FAX: 502-318-8037
Web Site: www.mcicoach.com
Company Officers: Rick Heller, President & CEO;
Sandra Morison, CFO; Tim Nalepka, Senior Vice
President, General Counsel and Secretary; Jon
Yarusso, Vice President, New Coach Sales and PreOwned Coach; Wolfgang Winzer, Vice President and
General Manager–Aftermarket Business; Otto
Kemerle, Vice President, Supply Chain; Jane MacKay,
Vice President, Human Resources; Bryan Couch, Vice
President and General Manager of Operations; Patricia
Ziska, Vice President Private Sector Sales and
Marketing; and Tom Wagner, Executive Sales
Director, Public Sector
Products: Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is a leading
manufacturer of intercity coaches in the United States
and Canada. Reliability driven, MCI is dedicated to
building expertly engineered coaches with high-quality components; the latest safety and security features;
and high-quality parts availability and service. MCI
builds the industry’s best selling J4500 coach and the
popular D-Series coaches known for low cost of operation and considered the workhorse in the industry.
MCI also builds a three-axle coach that is Altoona tested, Buy America compliant and offered in cleandiesel, hybrid and CNG configurations, according to
the company. All MCI coach models are equipped
with electronic stability control, traction control, tirepressure monitoring with always-on sensors, fire-suppression equipment. Options include three point passenger seatbelts, reverse sensing, GPS, video surveillance systems, wheelchair lifts, WiFi connectivity and
power outlets.
MCI’s Pre-owned Plus program features fully
inspected MCI coaches with warranties and maintenance options. To view inventory, visit www.mcicoach/preowned. MCI also offers a network of valuebased after-market parts support, training and roadside
assistance (1-800-241-2947). 12
Motorcoach Manager, Inc.
3517 Marconi Avenue, Suite 207
Sacramento, CA 95821 USA
916-972-1800 Fax: 916-972-1875
Web Site: www.motorcoachmanager.com
Company Officers: Shirley Campbell, President;
Scott Hale, Vice President
Products: Motorcoach Manager is innovative, flexible software which provides a complete, costeffective system for managing charter orders,
scheduling and dispatching, group, retail, and sightseeing tours, shuttles, scheduled line runs, school
buses, and vehicle maintenance. The four modules,
which may be purchased in any combination, are
Charters, Tours, Maintenance, and Shuttles.
The application is the result of years of collaboration
between the Motorcoach Manager’s staff and hundreds
of clients and prospects. Ideas for features are incorporated throughout to make managing charters and tours as
Leading in
heavy-duty
lifting
As number 1 in heavy-duty vehicle lifts in the
world, Stertil-Koni is synonymous for superior
solutions and expert service. Our customized
systems are entirely made in the USA by
specialists with unique expertise. Thanks to their
quality, our superior solutions and in-house
production, Stertil-Koni continues leading by
example in heavy-duty lifting.
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easy as possible. The software can be tailored to each
motorcoach operation.
Add-on features such as online reservations, bar
coding, optimized pricing, a built-in email system, utilization charts, availability charts, financial analysis
tools, tight security, etc., are either included or available.
Motorcoach Manager runs on standard computers with
any current version of Microsoft Windows. Single-user
or multi-user (networked) versions are available.
Responsive, timely customer service is the company’s
priority. 12
National Interstate Insurance Co.
3250 Interstate Drive
Richfield, OH 44286 USA
800-929-1500 FAX: 330-659-8907
Website: www.natl.com
Company Officers: Michelle Silvestro, Asst. Vice
President and National Commercial Marketing
Manager.
Products: Traditional and alternative risk transfer
insurance programs for charter, tour, paratransit, student transportation and limousine. Coverages include
automobile liability, general liability, and workers’
compensation (alternative risk transfer only). 12
Paradigm Technology Consulting, LLC
22 S. Main Street
Allentown, NJ 08501 USA
609-890-4150 FAX: 609-890-4154
Web Site: www.ptcllc.com
Company Officers: Bridgette Hobart-Janeczko,
President; Robert Janeczko, VP Operations; Michael
Gummel, Manager - Transportation
Products: The Paradigm Transportation Suite (PTS)
is a work force management focused suite of applications for the transportation industry. It’s designed
so that organizations can utilize what they need in
order to replace or supplement existing applications
including operations, fleet maintenance, financial,
GPS/WiFi, customer relationshsip management,
driver and labor management as well as human
resources. PTS consists of the following: PTS – payroll labor management, HR driver management,
mileage reporting, fuel management and executive
dashboards; eFleet – MDT, GPS, WiFi, eTicketing,
driver logs for paratransit, shuttle and limousine
operations; CoachWorks – transportation management solution for charter, line run and school bus
operations; Tour Manager – travel tour management
solution; Microsoft Dynamics CRM – customer relationship management; and Microsoft Dynamics
GP – financial accountying system. 12
PennTex Industries, Inc.
See Ad On Page 12
202 Plaza Drive
Manchester, PA 17345 USA
717-266-8762 FAX: 717-266-7803
Nissan Commercial Vehicles
See Ad On Page 9
Website: www.nissancommercialvehicles.com
Products: The all-new 2012 NV Passenger van
gives new meaning to the term high-occupancy vehicle. According to the company, it features air bags
for all four rows, plus 324 possible seating configurations and integrated seat belts for all 12 seats. 12
North American Bus Industries, Inc.
106 National Drive
Anniston, AL 36207 USA
256-831-4296 FAX: 256-831-4299
Website: www.NABusInd.com
Products: North American Bus Industries, Inc.
offers a complete line of standard and low-floor,
heavy-duty 30’, 35’, 40’, 42’, 60’ and 65’ (articulated) transit buses at its facilities in Anniston, AL. The
transit buses are available with clean diesel, CNG,
LNG, or diesel hybrid-electric propulsion systems.
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P.A. Post Agency, LLC
401 Hackensack Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601 USA
201-342-2180
FAX: 201-342-7986
Website: www.papost.com
Products: P.A. Post Agency, LLC of Hackensack,
NJ, founded in 1915, is in its fourth generation as a
public transportation insurance agency. P.A. Post
focuses almost exclusively on the transportation
marketplace.
P.A. Post Agency, LLC has access to most public
transportation insurance markets and has a wide
range of “in-house” services such as safety and
claims assistance, along with a wide range of
employee benefits packages through its Benefits
Division. P.A. Post Agency also offers a comprehensive array of non-transportation coverages for
both the commercial and personal lines market segments.
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Website: www.penntexusa.com
Products: PennTex Industries, Inc. manufactures a full
line of heavy-duty alternators with outputs of up to 350
amps at 14 volts, and up to 330 amps at 28 volts. A leading alternator supplier to shuttle bus, coach and transit
bus manufacturers, PennTex also supplies heavy-duty,
high output alternators and mobile electronic devices for
EMS, industrial and specialty applications that require
heavy-duty alternators that outperform automotive style
alternators. PennTex alternators are specified by many
shuttle bus OEMs that require charging systems that
consistently perform in tough, high-heat applications.
PennTex Products, including high idlers and charging
system monitors, are sold in the aftermarket through a
network of warehouse distributors. 08
Petro/Rochelle Travel Plaza
See Ad On Page 57
I-39 & Hwy. 38, Exit #99
900 Petro Drive
Rochelle, IL 61068 USA
815-562-8475 FAX: 815-562-8478
Web Site: www.petrotruckstops.com
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Products: Full service travel plaza offering regular
diesel, biodiesel, regular gas and now E85. Petro has
services including dumpstation, water, propane, pullthrough parking and separate fueling island. Petro
also has two restaurants, two stores, clinic and many
amenities such as ATM, fax, copies, UPS, Fed Ex
and mail dropboxes, game arcade, showers and laundry, and is a Verizon Wireless store. Open 24 hours,
365 days a year. 09
Prevost
See Ad On Page 5, 60
35 Gagnon Boulevard
Sainte-Claire, QC G0R 2V0 CANADA
418-883-3391 FAX: 418-883-4157
Web Site: www.prevostcar.com
Company Officers: Gaétan Bolduc, CEO; Andy
Kankula, Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing;
Dann Wiltgen, Vice President of Key Accounts;
Clay Flynt, Vice President of Parts and Service
Products: Prevost is a manufacturer of the ultimate class of motorcoaches, including the premi-
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um H3-41 and H3-45 coaches, the X3-45 Intercity
Touring coach, and the efficient Volvo 9700; and
for the ultimate conversions, the H3-45 VIP, the
X3-45 VIP and the XLII conversion coaches. With
its new appearance, Prevost’s H-Series continues
to provide the ultimate in style and technology for
operators and their passengers. Its driving performance and industry leading luggage capacity
(470 ft3) helps highlight the H series. With the
longest wheelbase in the coach market, the
Prevost X3-45 gives a smooth ride and a large
under floor surface area (139 ft2). The Prevost
X3-45 also provides the ultimate access to virtually any pick-up/drop-off site for line-haul operators, due to its low clearance. Designed and engineered for maximum uptime and productivity, the
Volvo 9700 provides Volvo-unique safety features
paired with the ultimate in passenger comfort.
The H3-45 VIP, the X3-45 VIP, and XLII conversion coaches are engineered for high-end motorhome
and corporate/specialty conversions, such as mobile
command posts and medical clinics. The XLII
Entertainer is devoted to artists and their crew on tour,
offering a quiet ride and large cargo capacity. Prevost
holds ISO 9001:2000 and 14001 certifications, and is
part of the Volvo Group of companies. 12
Prevost Parts and Service
2955-A Watt Street
Quebec, QC G1X 3W1 CANADA
418-654-0174 FAX: 418-658-1723
Website: www.prevostcar.com
Company Officer: Clay Flynt, Vice President Parts
& Service
Products: Prevost Parts, a division of Prevost,
provides OEM replacement parts for both coach
and transit buses, and is the exclusive distributor
of Prevost, Volvo Bus and Nova Bus certified
parts and components.
The Prevost Parts and Service Network consists
of 8 Prevost Parts and Service Centers and over 140
Prevost-trained and certified Service Providers. The
service network is the industry’s exclusive provider
of certified service for Prevost vehicles, Volvo
engines and Volvo I-Shift transmissions. The service
providers are strategically located throughout Canada
and the United States and offer fast and reliable service for every make and model of coach, motorhome
and bus. From minor to major repairs, Prevost quickly returns vehicles back into revenue-generating service. Prevost offers a complete range of maintenance
services and mechanical repairs, including a removable wheelchair lift, retrofit for Prevost coaches.
The parts division of Prevost has been serving
its customers since the corporate foundation of its
parent company in 1924. In 1999, Prevost Parts and
Nova Bus joined forces in order to better serve the
North American coach and transit markets. The
parts distribution network provides a strategic presence in key areas throughout North America. 12
ProAir, LLC
See Ad On Page 45
28731 County Road 6
574-264-5494 FAX: 574-264-2194
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.proairllc.com
Company Officers: Dennis Mitchell, President;
Jeff Armstead, Sales Manager; Charles McMillian,
Sales Representative
Products: Manufacturer of air conditioning, heating
and defrost systems for all types of buses and shuttle vehicles. Specializes in climate control systems
for driver and passenger areas and also stocks a
complete line of related parts. 12
Protective Insurance
See Ad On Page 27
1099 N. Meridian Street, Suite 700
Indianapolis, IN 46204 USA
800-644-5501, ext. 2570
Web Site: www.protectiveinsurance.com
Products: Protective Insurance Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Baldwin and Lyons, Inc.,
has specialized in serving the transportation industry for over 80 years. Protective consistently maintains an A+ financial strength rating from A.M.
Best. In addition to financial strength, Protective
offers experienced claims handling and customer
service.
The company’s executive team has 185 years of
combined service in the insurance industry. In
2008, the company leveraged its transportation
knowledge to enter the public transportation industry. The company focuses on partnerships with its
customers to ensure that the relationship between
insurance company and policyholder is not just a
one-year agreement.
Licensed in all 50 states and Canada, Protective
has the ability to quote large liability deductibles.
Protective evaluates each risk to offer the best program
options for each individual company. All policies are
auditable to ensure accuracy on an exposure basis and
allow for better cash flow. 11
Proterra
1 Whitlee Ct.
Greenville, SC 29607
864-438-0000
FAX: 864-281-1894
Products: With hybrid and battery-electric buses,
Proterra has patented clean transit technology serving
the commercial sector with solutions for city transit
buses. 10
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800-248-2877
818-246-2800
www.tibinsurance.com
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Radio Engineering Industries, Inc. (REI)
6534 “L” Street
Omaha, NE 68117 USA
800-228-9275 FAX: 402-339-1704
Web Site: www.radioeng.com
Products: Radio Engineering Industries (REI) provides audio/video passenger infotainment systems,
ITS solutions, mobile video surveillance systems and
camera observation systems. REI prides itself on
designing, manufacturing, servicing and maintaining
customer friendly, comprehensive systems. 12
Relational Bus Systems, Inc. - RBS
See Ad On Page 37
10 Lancaster Street - Box 215
Cherry Valley, NY 13320 USA
800-448-7001 FAX: 607-264-8070
Website: www.rbs2000.com
Company Officers: Bob Schecter, President; Walter
Buist, VP
Products: RBS, Inc. designs, implements and supports Tour and Charter Management systems with
more than 400 customers in North America.
Products include:
GoChart Charter Management System – features customer and contract management, schedule
and dispatch, and accounts receivable. Modules
allow system customization to fit a company’s
needs and size. Powerful, user definable security
requiring unique login and password is available;
GoTour Management System – a browserbased system, manages tour reservations, itineraries, receivables and payables, produces customer
documents and management reports for group and
retail tours. The RBS cloud-based system is hosted
at RBS’ secure data facility. RBS, Inc. is pleased to
announce that GoTour is entering the beta testing
phase for its third release “GoTour v3”, including a
“type-to-find” and help that includes videos;
Offsite Backup and Recovery – provides daily
offsite data backup and includes limited online
access to a customer’s data in the event of a disaster; and,
Web Manager – modules include simple, reliable, real time credit card authorization for GoChart
and GoTour; online quote generation and notification, integrated document storage and retrieval, and
web access to drivers’ orders for GoChart. Free
Demos available by appointment. 12
Ridewell Suspensions
P.O. Box 4586
Springfield, MO 65808 USA
417-833-4565 FAX: 417-833-4560
Website: www.ridewellcorp.com
Company Officers: John E. Raidel II, CEO; John
E. Millsap, President; Rick Rickman, Vice President
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Products: Ridewell engineers and manufactures
premium air-ride suspensions for buses, motorcoaches and recreational vehicles. Typically
designed with four air springs per axle, the 100 percent air-ride design provides excellent handling and
ride quality. Ridewell designs front axle air rides in
conventional axle and independent front suspension
designs. Rear air rides are designed for single axle
and tandem axle applications in fixed and self-steer
configurations. The company has served the transportation industry since 1967, and holds more than
74 active patents for exclusive features that provide
low maintenance and superior ride quality. 12
Rotary Lift
2700 Lanier Drive
Madison, IN 47250 USA
800-640-5438 FAX: 800-578-5438
Website: www.rotarylift.com
Company Officers: Kirk Dawson, Doug Spiller
Products: Rotary Lift offers a full line of heavy-duty
vehicle lifts for servicing buses of all sizes, including
inground, mobile column, parallelogram, and fourpost lifts. The new EFX60 and EFX90 inground scissor lifts use Rotary Lift’s patented universal style lifting saddle with flip-up adapters for easy set-up. The
MOD30 modular environmentally friendly inground
lift has been the top choice of transit agencies since its
introduction 10 years ago thanks to its versatility, reliability and productivity-enhancing design, according
to Rotary Lift.
When it comes to mobile column lifts, Rotary offers
a choice of three models: the original Mach 4, Wireless
Mach 4 and RCH4. All three models feature easy-touse designs to improve bay productivity and reduce
vehicle downtime. Rotary lift offers parallelogram lifts
with lifting capacities up to 100,000 lbs. and platform
lengths from 26 to 48 feet long. Any of these models
can be ordered with Rotary Lift’s new certified wash
bay package. Rotary Lift’s four-post lifts are a costeffective choice for quick-service operations. Their
optional rolling jacks make brake, suspension system
and wheel work possible.
It has been a busy year of product development at
Rotary Lift. The company introduced the EFX90
inground scissor lift, the Wireless Mach 4 mobile
column lift, the RCH4 mobile column lift, the updated MOD30 environmentally friendly inground lift,
and a new certified wash bay package for Rotary
Lift’s parallelogram lift line. The EFX90, Wireless
Mach 4, RCH4, MOD30 and parallelogram lift with
wash bay kit are all third-party tested by ETL and
ALI certified to meet ANSI safety and performance
standards. New v.p. / heavy-duty is Kirk Dawson. 12
Safety Step LLC
See Ad On Page 42
5304 Valleypark Drive, Roanoke, VA 24015 USA
540-362-9636 FAX: 540-362-8362
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Website: www.safetystep.net
Company Officers: Paul Huffman, Anna Guardipee
Products: Safety Step manufactures the safest step
stools available to the transportation industry, according to the company. All transportation Safety Steps are
designed with a 100 percent commitment to safety and
quality. Its full line of transportation step stools all
have the same safety features: Anti-tip design making
it impossible to tip over with normal use; rugged, all
aluminum light-weight construction and lab tested;
non-slip gripper strips and rubber leg tips to hold
Safety Step and passengers securely in place on all surfaces and in any weather. Various platform sizes,
heights and powder coat finishes are available to suit
passengers’ specific needs. 12
fessional staff is trained to provide the highest quality customer service and offers solutions for the
unique insurance needs of its passenger transportation customers. An independent company, Service
Insurance writes insurance for motorcoaches, limousines, vanpools, city transit buses, airport shuttles and school buses. 07
Sardo Bus & Coach Upholstery
503 S. Main Ave.
Minneola, FL 34715 USA
800-654-3824 FAX: 352-242-9290
Web Site: www.sardobus.com
Products: Sardo Bus & Coach Upholstery’s craftsmanship and customer service have made it an industry leader in motorcoach and transit refurbishment.
Sardo’s Professional Mobile Road Crew is a trendsetter providing experienced on-site installation service at
the customer’s facility. This minimizes downtime, and
gives personal attention to every detail. The company
also manufactures custom fit seat covers for mail-out
service with instructions and seat cover liners for easy
installation. Seat covers, sidewalls, floor and more,
Sardo helps with all interior objectives.
Sardo offers a warranty and guarantees its workmanship for as long as customers own their coach.
Visit the company’s website for more information and
to view current fabric specials. Call for a personalized
quote. 11
Spheros North America, Inc.
5536 Research Drive
Canton, MI 48188 USA
734-218-7350 FAX: 734-486-1569
Website: www.spheros.us
Sefac, Inc.
See Ad On Page 44
23 Fontana Lane, Suite 110
Baltimore, MD 21237 USA
443-730-1023 FAX: 443-730-1026
Website: www.sefac.com
Shriver Insurance Agency
340 W. Butterfield Road, Suite 2B
Elmhurst, IL 60126 USA
630-833-0480 FAX: 630-833-0876
Website: www.shriverinsurance.com
Products: Family owned agency specializing in comprehensive insurance programs for the public auto
industry since 1963. 03
Products: For over 40 years, Spheros’ products have
set the standard for heating and air conditioning of
modern buses. The company’s development and quality processes, the training of its employees and the
goals of Spheros are focused on effective heating, air
conditioning and control units in the bus. The motto at
Spheros is “100 percent bus.” Products include —
Heating: bus heating systems for diesel/CNG and
water pumps; Ventilation: roof vents and roof hatches;
and A/C: split A/C for school and shuttle buses, roof
top units for all bus segments from 42,000 to 140,000
BTU/h. Spheros provides customized solutions for all
climate control products and services to the bus market. 12
Starcraft Bus,
A Division of Forest River, Inc.
2367 Century Dr., Goshen, IN 46528
574-642-3112 FAX: 574-642-3301
Website: www.starcraftbus.com.
Products: Bus models including the Starlite,
Starquest, Allstar, Ultra Star and XLT. 10
Stertil-Koni
See Ad On Page 36
200 Log Canoe Circle
Stevensville, MD 21666 USA
410-643-9001 FAX: 410-643-8901
Web Site: www.stertil-koni.com
Products: Stertil-Koni, based in Stevensville,
MD, is one of the fastest growing heavy-duty
vehicle lift companies in the United States. With
an extensive inventory of lifts, and working
through an exclusive network of distributors,
Stertil-Koni sells its complete line of heavy-duty
vehicle lifts throughout the United States and
Canada. Stertil-Koni has expanded manufacturing of its broad range of mobile column lifts in the
United States with new manufacturing facilities in
Streator, IL.
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Products: All SEFAC lifts feature a patented electromechanical, self-locking design, based on an Acme
threaded screw and a bronze load nut for the ultimate
in safety and is inherently self-locking. The lifts stop
immediately when power is removed and cannot move
again unless power is re-applied. 09
Service Insurance Agency, LLC
See Ad On Page 45
6850 Catawba Lane
Richmond, VA 23226 USA
800-444-0205 FAX: 804-288-7925
Website: www.serviceins.com
Company Officer: Tim O’Bryan, President
Products: Service Insurance Agency, Inc. has been
providing insurance and related products to the passenger transportation industry since 1952. Its pro-
F.R. Cushioning
(meets FMVSS 302)
CR SAFGUARD™ XL
Fire-Resistant Cushioning
Both seats above were subjected to BS 5852 Source 2 Ignition.
SAFGUARD™ XL Fire-Resistant Cushioning…
• Complies with advanced F.T.A. fire safety criteria.
• Minimize risk and liability related to vehicle
fire safety.
• O.E.M. and maintenance seat retrofit applications.
Call for specifications. Easily added to seating
requirements within vehicle bid packages.
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Telephone: 800-234-2734
Fax: 724-537-9003
e-mail: [email protected]
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Stertil-Koni manufactures all types of heavyduty lifts, including mobile column lifts, platform
lifts, parallelogram lifts, in-ground axle engaging
lifts, and 2-post lifts. Stertil is ISO 9001 certified,
and most lifts are ALI/ETL certified. 11
SuperFleet / Speedway LLC
See Ad On Page 28
500 Speedway Dr., Enon, OH 45323
937-863-6730 FAX: 877-605-7294
Website: www.superfleet.net
Temsa USA/CH Trading Co.
See Ad On Page 13
3185 Moreland Avenue
Conley, GA 30288 USA
877-85-TEMSA
Website: www.chbussales.com
Products: Mid-size coaches. Temsa TS 35: Due to
its robust driveline and European craftmanship, the
Temsa TS 35 mid-size coach ensures both reliabiity
and luxury. 10
Products: SuperFleet provides fleet card services and
volume discounts on fuel purchases. Card acceptance at
Speedway, Rich Oil, Gas America, Marathon, Pilot,
Flying J and Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations. 12
Sutrak Corporation
See Ad On Page 38
6899 East 49th Avenue,
Commerce City, CO 80022 USA
303-287-2700 FAX: 303-286-1005
Website: www.sutrakusa.com
Products: ISO 9001 Certified. Heating, ventilating
and air conditioning systems for light rail vehicles,
people movers and buses, including school buses. 10
Trans/Air Manufacturing Corp.
480 East Locust Street
Dallastown, PA 17313 USA
800-673-2446
FAX: 717-244-7088
Website: www.transairmfg.com
Products: Trans/Air Manufacturing is an ISO
9001:2008 registered firm committed to worldclass quality, with a goal to provide customers
with high-value climate control systems and
associated services.
The company focuses on the bus market, creating partnerships with customers and adapting
products to satisfy their requirements. The company continues to introduce new products and is
a supplier of climate control systems for the bus
and coach industry.
Products range in capacity from 26,500 BTU for
small bus applications to 120,000 BTU for 40foot transit coaches, and are available in free
blow and ducted split systems or rooftop packages. Units, parts, service, training, warranty and
new or aftermarket installation are available
through factory-owned operation or a network of
distributors throughout North America. 10
Transit Sales International
See Ad On Page 14
1863 Service Court
Riverside, CA 92507 USA
951-682-2557 FAX: 951-684-2088
Website: www.transitsales.com
Products: People choose Transit Sales International because the pre-owned transit supplier
offers what operators really want from a bus –
quality delivered on-time. For over two decades
this philosophy has been at the forefront of
SAFE, STURDY & DURABLE
Safety Step will meet all your transportation needs…
s Safety Steps full line of transportation steps are designed
specifically for the transportation industry
s Anti-tip design makes it impossible to tip over with normal use
s Transportation models provide a 6”, 8”, 10” or 12” boost
s The 10" and 12" steps have brackets for extra durability
s Rugged all-aluminum welded construction
s All models are lab tested to hold over 1,000 pounds,
but weigh a mere 7 pounds
s Non-slip angled rubber leg tips and gripper strips keep
your passengers and your Safety Step securely in place
s Durable powder coat finish available black, silver
or safety yellow
To view all our transportation
steps or to order online,
visit our website:
www.safetystep.net
or call (888) 448-4237
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Manufacturers of mechanical,
non-registering fare boxes
(standard and antique styles)
with removable, self-locking vaults
as well as a variety of donation boxes.
High security and minimal maintenance.
3625 Lost Nation Rd.
Willoughby, OH 44094
Phone 800-542-6150
Fax 440-942-4184
Web www.epco-mfb.com
Email [email protected]
Transit Sales International’s ability to hand select
only the best buses for a customers’ transportation needs. 10
Transportation Insurance Brokers, Inc.
(T.I.B.)
See Ad On Page 39
425 W. Broadway,
Suite 400, Glendale, CA 91204
818-246-2800 FAX: 818-246-4690
Website: www.tibinsurance.com
Products: TIB Transportation Insurance Brokers
is a brokerage firm dedicated to the transportation industry, offering auto and general liability,
physical damage, workers’ compensation and
bonds. Specialization and commitment to the
transportation industry ensures that customers
receive the right insurance program for their particular needs.
By focusing only on the transportation marketplace, TIB can devote the energy and
resources necessary to be at the leading edge of
the transportation insurance field. With offices
from Los Angeles to New York, TIB is able to
meet insurance needs quickly, economically and
professionally. 10
TriMark Corp.
500 Bailey Ave.,New Hampton, IA 50659 USA
641-394-3188 FAX: 641-394-2392
Web Site: www.trimarkcorp.com
Company Officers: Scott Perkins, Ric Marzolf
Products: TriMark is an employee-owned company and is a recognized leader in the design and
manufacture of quality hardware products for the
bus/motorcoach, recreational vehicle, agricultural, truck, construction, and industrial enclosure
markets. It offers a wide range of door and compartment handles, rotary and slam latches, locking systems, ignition locks, hinges, linkages and
electronics including power lock actuators and
keyless entry and related components.
The TriMark corporate headquarters is located
in New Hampton, IA. TriMark serves the China
market through TriMark Xuzhou and the
European market through its subsidiary, TriMark
Europe Ltd, based at Bardon Hill, near Coalville,
Leicester. TriMark Europe also manufactures and
sells the West Alloy range of products including
locks, hinges, window stays and associated fittings for industrial and leisure vehicles.
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Trolley Illusions, LLC
P.O. Box 405
Spring Arbor, MI 49283 USA
517-750-1177
877-443-2838
Fax: 517-750-1807
Web Site: www.trolleyillusions.com
Company Officers: Stan Mitts and Marjorie
Mitts
Products: Trolley Illusions is art graphics
applied to transit and shuttle buses to make them
look like trolleys. The graphics, when applied,
look very realistic and attractive and can be
applied to any length or style of bus. Trolley
Illusions graphics add fun and increased ridership, as well as, saves money. Personally
designed wood grain is printed on high quality
vinyl, clear coated with a UV protection, and cut
into “boards.” Other parts of the design, including pin striping and fancy scrolls, are also of high
quality vinyl. All of the graphic pieces are put
together as a kit to be applied to the exterior of a
bus. Nothing on the bus is altered. Replacement
pieces are available for damage repair. Custom
lettering and artwork are available at an extra
cost. Background paintwork is not included and
needs to be applied prior to the application of
graphics. The Trolley Illusions design is protected by copyright 1998 Stan Mitts. 12
Turtle Top Inc.
See Ad On Page 2
67819 State Road 15
New Paris, IN 46553 USA
574-831-4340, 800-296-2105
FAX: 574-831-4349
Website: www.turtletop.com
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Products: The Turtle Top family of
Odyssey XLT and Odyssey XL buses
feature sophisticated styling and offer
luxurious travel amenities for the
mid-size coach market segment.
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Vanner, Inc.
4282 Reynolds Drive,
Hilliard, OH 43026 USA
800-ACP-OWER (800-227-6937)
FAX: 614-771-4904 Web Site: www.vanner.com
Products: Hybrid Beltless Alternators™ (HBA) are high efficiency DC to
DC converters for Allison H40/50EP Hybrids. Eliminates alternators and
associated components. Enough capacity to power variable speed electric
radiator fans while running cool and efficient.
Also, VANN-BUS Electrical Systems transmit accurate information
about the 12/24v vehicle batteries with analysis and monitoring 24/7 with
state of health, over and under voltage, battery imbalance and temperature,
J1939 communication with MUX and telemetry systems. Enables state-ofcharge management lengthening battery life. Also can work in a closed-loop
manner with the Hybrid Beltless Alternator™.
Vanner also offers battery equalizers for MBBM battery monitoring.
StartSentry Ultracapacitors also provide short burst of energy and eliminate
jumpstarting, reduce operational cost and downtime, reduces damaging drain
on 12/24v vehicle batteries, and will start a vehicle with dead batteries.
Vanner inverters and AC Power systems can power 110v AC outlets at
passengers’ seats in buses and coaches. Battery chargers provide high performance 3-stage battery charging for 24v DC battery banks for buses and
coaches. 11
VenTek International
1260 A Holm Rd., Petaluma, CA 94954 USA
707-773-3373
E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.ventek-intl.com
Products: Transit fare collection systems. 12
VIS-Polish
6317 McCoy Rd., Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32822 USA
800-837-5145 FAX: 407-850-4988
E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.vispolish.com
Products: VIS-Polish is a robotic wheel polishing system that restores aluminum bus rims to mirror finish. VIS-Polish quickly refurbishes road weary
wheels and can reveal any hidden damages. 11
Voith Turbo Inc.
210 Harris Ave., Unit #1, Sacramento, CA 95838 USA
916-925-8241 FAX: 916-925-4287
E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.voithturbo.com
Products: Manufacturer of automatic transmissions and secondary breaking systems. 12
www.budgettruckandauto.com
Painting
Ricon Lifts
Fabrication
Vinyl Graphics
Collision Repair
Certified Welding
Frame Straightening
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Volvo Buses
Contact Prevost at: 35 Gagnon Blvd.
Ste-Claire, QC G0R 2V0 CANADA
877-773-8678 USA 418-883-3391 CANADA
Website: www.volvobuses.com
www.prevostcar.com
Products: Volvo Buses is one of the world’s
largest manufacturers of buses and bus chassis.
Products include city buses, intercity buses and
tourist coaches. Volvo Buses has production
activities in Europe, North and South America,
Asia and Africa. The head office is in Sweden
where product planning and development are primarily concentrated. 10
Vossloh Kiepe, Inc.
359 Curie Dr., Alpharetta, GA 30005 USA
770-754-0918 FAX: 770-754-0961
Web Site: www.vossloh-north-america.com
Company Officers: Klaus Roehmer, President; John
Andreas, Vice President
Products: For over a century, Vossloh Kiepe has been supplying innovative electrical systems and components used on
road and rail vehicles. The company’s products include electric drive systems for trolley buses, hybrid buses, and all electric buses. In addition it provides components that include:
auxiliary converters, switches, control units, current collectors, contractors, relays and monitors, buzzers, bells, and
safety products. Vossloh Kiepe, Inc. was established in 2010 to
meet the needs and requirements of the U.S. transit industry,
including Buy America compliance. 12
WEH Technologies Inc.
24903 Laguna Edge Dr., Katy, TX 77494 USA
832-331-0021 FAX: 281-712-2664
E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.weh.us
Products: WEH offers a range of NGV1 compatable products for safe and easy CNG vehicle refueling. 12
Willingham Inc.
See Ad On Page 32
20008 244th Ave. S.E., Maple Valley, WA 98038
425-432-9867 FAX: 425-432-3668
Website: www.willinghaminc.com
Products: Seatcovers, complete interiors, floor repair and
floor coverings, video/audio systems and repairs, new and
used seats and seat parts, parcel rack and door lift cylinders,
upholstery shampoo machines. 10
MCI Names Aftermarket Sales Team
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) says it is revitalizing its
aftermarket sales structure. Part of the change includes a new
role for Jim Stibgen, named director of aftermarket parts
sales. Formerly director of technical solutions and a parts
solutions manager in the West Coast and Midwest, he began
his 20-year career with MCI in customer service. In his new
position, Stibgen reports to Wolfang Winzer, vice president
and general manager, aftermarket business. Stibgen has
responsibility for parts solutions managers and for the implementation of customer-order strategies
and new solutions for improving customer fleet operations.
At the same time, Ray Smith, a technical solutions manager, becomes a
parts solutions manager with responsibility for Northwest and West Coast
regions. Smith started with MCI six
years ago as a parts sales representative.
Stephen Cofta is rejoining MCI as
parts solutions manager in the
Ray Smith
Northeast and Eastern regions. He was
associated with MCI Service Parts
from 2006 through 2011 and returns
with deeper industry experience.
Mark Haake continues as a parts
solutions manager for the South and
South Eastern Regions, and Doug
Depape remains parts solutions manager in Canada. Smith, Cofta, Haake
and Depape report to Stibgen.
Mark Haake
Visit www.mcicoach.com.
Jim Stibgen
Stephen Cofta
Doug Depape
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ABC Delivers Coaches
Louisiana Motor Coach
“Our whole business is about relationships — with our customers,
employees, suppliers, even
our competitors,” said
Louis Sanders of Marrero,
LA-based
Louisiana
Motor Coach. “We started
with two coaches in 2010,
and this new Van Hool
C2045L represents a
tripling of our fleet since
then, all built on solid,
honest relationships.”
Louisiana Motor Coach serves the New Orleans and southern
Louisiana market with charters to 48 states, as well as tours, convention
shuttles, airport and cruise ship transfers and casino trips.
Louisiana Motor Coach has just taken delivery of their sixth coach in
two years, a 2012 Van Hool C2045L. It is their second coach equipped
with a wheelchair lift.
West Valley Trailways
Scott Habr, general manager of Campbell, CA — based West Valley
Trailways is one of the coach industry’s few executives with a Culinary
Arts degree. Habr said, “Motorcoaches and restaurants aren’t that different. The key is service and making sure customers have a really good
time. ABC was opening a facility in Redwood City and quality support is
key to any coach’s success. We decided to try two pre-owned Van Hool
C2045s and see how they did. After a trouble free year, we ordered five
new C2045s and a late
model 46 passenger preowned ‘Premium Coach’
with lots of amenities and
leg room.”
West Valley Lines was
started by Scott Habr’s
grandfather, John Habr, in
1966. An aircraft mechanic
himself, Habr saw a need
for commuter transportation for airline employees. He quickly figured
out that the buses that were busy all week would be in demand for charters and tours on weekends, and the business “took off.” His son, Stan
Habr, continued to expand the company until his retirement in 2009.
For more information, contact ABC Companies at 800-222-2875 or
visit www.abc-companies.com.
U.S. DOT Announces New Safety Rule
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently announced an
important new safety rule that requires health care professionals who perform medical examinations for interstate truck and bus drivers to be
trained, tested and certified on the specific physical qualifications that
affect a driver’s ability to safely operate the vehicle.
The final rule also creates a national online database of medical examiners who have completed the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration’s (FMCSA) certification process.
FMCSA is expected to post its uniform training and testing standards
for medical examiners at http://nrcme.fmcsa.dot.gov/. By May 21, 2014,
all certified medical examiners must be on the National Registry database, and drivers must obtain a medical examination from a certified
examiner. Visit http://nrcme.fmcsa.dot.gov/ for more information.
From Complete Coach Works:
MaxxForce Demo Unveiled At APTA
Conference In Long Beach, CA
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Complete Coach Works has announced the arrival of its MaxxForce 9
Demo Bus. This fully remanufactured bus began its tour at the Annual
American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Bus & Rodeo
Conference in Long Beach, CA. The conference, which was held on May
6-9, featured an outdoor bus show hosting a bus display.
The MaxxForce Demo is a product of Complete Coach Works’ remanufacturing process that can give a 13-year-old bus, such as the one pictured above, a new life. By eliminating urea and all of the hazmat issues
that accompany it, and eliminating the need for a second emission device
and the maintenance and replacement costs associated, the MaxxForce
engine can provide a cost effective alternative to other engines. Eighteen
properties have already signed up for a demonstration period with the bus.
For more information about this or other products and services offered
by Complete Coach Works, contact Macy Neshati at 951-684-9585.
ABC Companies
ABC Companies
Model M1235 Mid-Size Coach
The M1235 is part of ABC Companies ongoing commitment to
meet market demand for smaller group travel, providing an efficient fleet solution that delivers as much value and sophistication
as its larger coach counterparts. Perfect for a myriad of applications, the versatile M1235 can be designed to fit charter, commuter, and shuttle transit requirements.
Exclusively manufactured for ABC Companies by General Coach
of America, the M1235 midsize coach offers operators high-end,
big coach features in a smaller group transport vehicle.
Assembled on a durable Freightliner S2 chassis, and featuring an
optimized rear suspension package, the M1235 offers a smooth
ride — built for the long haul.
ABC Companies; 1506 30th Street, NW; Faribault, MN
55021 USA; Phone: 507-334-1871; Fax: 507-334-0246
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.abc-companies.com
Model ..........................................................................................................M1235
Seating Capacity.........................................................Up to 35 Passengers
Length..............................................................................................................35’
Width ..............................................................................................................102”
Height .............................................................................................................131”
Engine...........................................................Cummins ISB 2010 6.7L 220HP
Alternator (type)................................................................................270 Amp
Transmission.................................................................................Allison B210
Chassis .........................................................Freightliner S2 Coach Chassis
Air Conditioning....................KR4 120,000 BTU A/C w/52,000 BTU Heat
– Roof Mounted Condenser - Standard
Wheelchair Lift Option...................................Ricon In-Step Lift Package
Steering.....................................................................................................Power
Suspension.........................Freightliner “Airliner” Rear Air Suspension
3035RE Rear Engine Coach
Exclusively manufactured for ABC Companies by General Coach
America in the USA, the 3035RE continues to bridge the gap
between small and large coach requirements, offering a host of
amenities commonly found aboard its full-size counterparts. An
exclusive rear-engine design delivers a traditional “motorcoach”
look while inside appointments including contoured parcel racks,
big screen monitors and on-board restroom give passengers a
full-size coach experience in this 35-foot model.
Built on the Freightliner XBR chassis, the 3035RE features
durable steel and stainless steel construction and includes 280
cubic feet of available storage space with four pantograph hinged
doors for easy loading.
The attractive ergonomic driver’s cockpit and passenger
friendly entrance offers state-of-the-art design with tilt and telescopic steering wheel and curved modesty panels to create easy,
snag-free flow into the passenger area. A popular rear window
option is offered — creating an open, roomy feel in the rear seating area.
Model..................................................................3035RE Rear Engine Coach
Seating Capacity...........................................38 Passenger with Lavatory
40 Passenger with no Lavatory - Optional
Length .........................................................................................................34’11”
Width ..............................................................................................................102”
Height ............................................................................................................138”
Engine................................................Cummins ISC 330 HP 2010 Emission
Alternator (type) ..................................................................270 Amp 12 Volt
Transmission.........................................................Allison B-400 Automatic
Chassis ......................................................Freightliner XBR Coach Chassis
Air Conditioning..........................AC350 Roof Mounted Climate Control
systems with 110,000 BTU (ARI Rating) A/C
Wheelchair Lift Option.......................................ADA Package is Optional
Steering ........................................................................ZF 8018 Steering Box
Suspension .......................................Neway ADL XB Rear Air Suspension
ZF Independent Front Suspension with 60 Degree Wheel Cut
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Turtle Top
Turtle Top
Odyssey XLT
Odyssey XL
The Odyssey XLT shuttle bus and motorcoach series of buses
that provide up to 47 passenger capacity are available on the
Freightliner FM2 chassis. Bus road stability, passenger comfort,
dependability, quality and safety are important features for owners of an Odyssey XLT.
More passenger capacity for church buses, college buses, city
and county transportation authorities, assisted living buses,
cross-country touring companies, excursion companies and many
more transportation customers can be found selecting the
Odyssey XLT.
The Odyssey XL shuttle bus provides up to 30 passenger capacity and is available on the Ford F550 and Freightliner FM2 26K.
Road stability, passenger comfort, dependability, quality and safety are main features standard in the Odyssey XL. This series fits
the needs for church buses, college buses, transportation authorities, assisted living facilities, plus many more bus applications,
and is available with wheelchair lifts.
Turtle Top
67819 State Road 15
New Paris, IN 46553
800-296-2105
Fax: 574-831-4349
www.turtletop.com
ODYSSEY XLT FEATURES
• Aerodynamic automotive styling
• Clear view windows, contoured, curved, tinted
• Up to 47 passenger capacity - CDL required
• Wide interior with double row luxury seating
• Flexible floor plans including wheel chair capability
• Meets and exceeds FMVSS regulations
• Qualifies for Buy America
• Steel roll cage with full perimeter steel floor
• Body and air conditioning warranty second to none
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Turtle Top
67819 State Road 15
New Paris, IN 46553
800-296-2105
Fax: 574-831-4349
www.turtletop.com
ODYSSEY XL FEATURES
• Clear view windows
• Up to 31 passenger capacity on the Ford F550 - CDL required
• Up to 41 passenger capacity on the
Freightliner FM2 26K - CDL required
• Wide interior with double row luxury seating
• Flexible floor plans including wheel chair capability
• Qualifies for buy America and is Altoona tested
Turtle Top
Turtle Top
Odyssey
Van Terra & Terra Transport
The Van Terra and Terra Transport shuttle buses were developed to replace the standard 15-passenger van. All types of passengers, including senior living agencies, find it easy to enter and
exit with ample headroom and aisle passage.
The Van Terra and Terra Transport maneuver like a van but
have the stability of a dual rear wheel bus. Extended rear wheel
stance (with a full roll cage, styling and quality construction)
makes this the most affordable and practical choice for safe
dependable transportation, according to the company.
Turtle Top
67819 State Road 15
New Paris, IN 46553
800-296-2105
Fax: 574-831-4349
www.turtletop.com
VAN TERRA & TERRA TRANSPORT FEATURES
• 15 - 18 passenger alternative *
• Low, wide enclosed entrance
• Wide aisle with interior headroom
• Wide wheelbase stance for road stability
• Flexible floor plans, including wheelchair capability
• Altoona tested
• Steel roll cage with school bus roll-over crush test
• CDL license not require in most states **
• The most storage in its class
* Some floorplans include wheelchair/luggage areas
that reduce the number of seats. 18 seats is the
maximum possible occupancy in this class.
** 15 and under do not require CDL in most states. 16 passenger
and above do require CDL
The Odyssey shuttle bus family of buses provides passenger
capacities up to 23 on Chevrolet and Ford chassis. The Odyssey
shuttle bus with Innovation, Styling and Quality is the bus of
choice for church buses, day care buses, airport shuttle buses,
assisted living buses, college buses including sport team transportation buses.
Turtle Top
67819 State Road 15
New Paris, IN 46553
800-296-2105
Fax: 574-831-4349
www.turtletop.com
ODYSSEY FEATURES
• Clear view windows
• Up to 23 passenger capacity - CDL required
• Low wide enclosed entrance
• Flexible floor plans including wheelchair capability
• Qualifies for buy America and is Altoona tested
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Spirit Of Freedom
Spirit Of Mobility
The ARBOC Spirit of Freedom is an affordable low-floor bus for
fleet and private operators. Built on a conventional GM cutaway,
the ARBOC Spirit of Freedom is a rear wheel drive bus with conventional suspension. When equipped with the optional 1:6 1,000pound 34” x 62” ramp, it fully complies with ADA criteria, according to the company.
All passengers enter through the same 41-inch wide door opening. The ARBOC Spirit of Freedom features fully integrated body
on chassis construction with E-Coat protection and a bolt-n-bonded structure.
The ARBOC Spirit of Mobility is a low-floor bus built on a conventional GM cutaway chassis and is rear wheel drive without the
use on an expensive dropbox. The optional wheelchair ramp
allows for easy loading and unloading via a 1:6 1,000-pound capacity ramp, through the 39-inch clear door opening.
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles offers a fully integrated body on
chassis with full E-Coat corrosion protection and bonded-steel
structure. The interior offers theater seating for better viewing
for all riders. The Spirit of Mobility low-floor bus offers a full airride suspension with a standard kneeling feature, providing an
entrance of 10-plus inches.
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
Length....................................................................................................24’ & 27’
Width ...............................................................................................................96”
Height .............................................................................................................112”
Engine.............................6.0L Vortec V8, Optional 6.6L Duramax Diesel
Transmission...................................................................6 Speed Automatic
Chassis...................................................................................GM 3500 & 4500
Air Conditioning ...........................................Passenger A/C up to 80 BTU
Wheelchair Lift Option ...................................Low Floor Ramp Entrance,
Up to 6 Positions
Steering..............................................................................................GM Power
Suspension...................................................................................OEM Springs
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574-825-4880 • Fax: 574-825-1750
Model .....................................................................................Spirit of Mobility
Length.....................................................................................21’, 23’, 26’ & 28’
Width ...............................................................................................................96”
Height .............................................................................................................110”
Engine.............................6.0L Vortec V8, Optional 6.6L Duramax Diesel
Transmission...................................................................6 Speed Automatic
Chassis...................................................................................GM 3500 & 4500
Air Conditioning ...........................................Passenger A/C up to 80 BTU
Wheelchair Lift Option ...................................Low Floor Ramp Entrance,
Up to 6 Positions
Steering..............................................................................................GM Power
Suspension...................................................................................OEM Springs
Temsa
Spirit Of Liberty
Temsa TS 35
The ARBOC Spirit of Liberty is a low-floor, medium-duty 29 - 33
foot pusher bus. The Liberty features an open floorplan with no
steps throughout the passenger area. Standard wheelchair zones
are a spacious 60 x 30 inches. Passengers enter on a 34-inch wide,
1:6 ramp by Braun or Ricon rated at 1,000 pounds.
The Liberty incorporates lightweight technologies and proven
ARBOC SV construction resulting in Best Class curb weights of
15,000 pounds or less. With GVW of 25,500 pounds, the Liberty has
ample capacity to carry up to 37 passengers plus 15 standees.
Power is supplied by a 6.7 Liter Cummins ISB diesel engine coupled to an Allison six-speed transmission.
The world class Temsa TS 35 coach is manufactured in Turkey
and was introduced to the U.S. market by CH Bus Sales in 2009.
The TS 35 is a full integral mid-size coach that provides the same
level of comfort and amenities as a full-size coach. This mid-size
coach offers a luxurious and spacious interior for passengers
and driver. Its integral construction ensures a smooth and stable ride, while its maneuverability will help access remote
places.
With an American driveline (Cummins/Allison), the TS 35 provides excellent power and optimum serviceability. These are
combined with European quality and craftsmanship to create a
high-quality driving experience.
The TS 35 is constructed from stainless steel for extra durability and safety. Its stringently tested to ensure the highest
standards. Temsa and CH Bus Sales plan to introduce a Temsa
30-foot model to the U.S. market in 2012.
574-825-4880 • Fax: 574-825-1750
CH Bus Sales
1941 Cardinal Lane, Faribault, MN 55021 USA
Phone: 507-331-7911; Fax: 507-331-1338
EMail: [email protected] • Web: www.chbussales.com
Model.......................................................................................Spirit of Liberty
Length ............................................................................................29’, 31’ & 33’
Width..............................................................................................................100”
Height .............................................................................................................116”
Engine ............................................................................Cummins ISB 240 HP
Transmission.....................................................................Allison B220/GSPD
Chassis ..............................................Purpose Built Medium Duty Chassis
Air Conditioning.............................................Roof Mounted Thermo King
Wheelchair Lift Option....................................Low-floor Ramp Entrance,
Up to 6 positions
Steering..........................................................................TRW Power Steering
Suspension ...........................................................................Full Kneeling Air
Model...............................................................................................Temsa TS 35
Seating Capacity.............................................................................................40
Length ...............................................................................................................35’
Width............................................................................................................100.4”
Height ..........................................................................................................138.6”
Engine .......................................................Cummins ISL 8.9 345 HP – EPA10
Transmission...............................................Allison B500 (retarder option)
Chassis....................................................Frameless monocoque chassis in
stainless steel
Air Conditioning .......................................Roof type air conditioning unit
32kW/Carrier 05G
Wheelchair Lift Option ...................................Ricon brand, Mirage model
Steering...........................................................................................TRW THP-80
Suspension.........Front: Independent with adjustable shock absorber
and torsion bar type stabilizer x 2 air bellows;
Rear: Adjustable shock absorbers x 4 air bellows
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Glaval Bus
Glaval Bus
Glaval Entourage
Glaval Titan II LF
Whether it’s a wheelchair passenger, business traveler or an
elderly rider, the Titan II LF completely eliminates the need for
steps to enter or exit the vehicle. There is also no longer a need
for the traditional wheelchair lift. The Titan II LF is offered with
either a Braun or Ricon bifold power ramp. This new low floor
kneeling bus utilizes the rugged Chevy G4500 Gas chassis platform along with a heavy-duty “Purpose-Built” floor structure
designed and produced by Spartan Chassis.
One of the most impressive features of the Titan II LF is the 4corner, self-leveling air-spring suspension with kneeling capability. With the touch of one switch, the complete unit will kneel to
achieve a 1:6 ramp slope on gas models (diesel models have 1:5.3
ramp slope angle), which exceeds ADA’s current minimum, at the
same time providing a level floor surface for all wheelchair positions.
The Titan II LF offers true random access for up to 5 wheelchair
positions, or can seat up to 21 ambulatory passengers. With
Glaval’s solid reputation for building a quality product, the Titan II
LF is sure to help make life easier.
The Entourage delivers superior quality and versatility built on
the rugged Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis. The Entourage is both
economical and flexible enough to suit any transportation solution. If ADA equipment is required, a wide range of floor plan configurations with a wheelchair lift are available. With its impressive
sleek and aerodynamic styling, the Entourage is both brawn and
beauty.
Glaval Bus
914 CR #1 North
Elkhart, IN 46514
800-445-2825
www.glavalbus.com
Glaval Bus
914 CR #1 North
Elkhart, IN 46514
800-445-2825
www.glavalbus.com
Model......................................................................................Glaval Titan II LF
Seating Capacity....................................................................................21 Max
Length.......................................................................................24’, 26’ and 28’
Width ...............................................................................................................96”
Height....................................................114” (includes rooftop air system)
Engine ...........................................................6.0L Gas, 6.6L Diesel and CNG
Transmission...................................................................6-Speed Automatic
Chassis ..................................................................................Chevrolet G4500
Air Conditioning.................................................Carrier/Mcc, ACC and ACT
Wheelchair Option.................................................Accommodates up to 5
Steering..............................................................................................Tilt Wheel
Suspension .....................................................................4 Corner Air Spring
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Model.....................................................................................Glaval Entourage
Seating Capacity ...................................................................................33 Max
Length ........................................................................27’, 29’, 31’, 32’ and 33’
Width ...............................................................................................................96”
Height.............................................................................................................124”
Engine.......................6.7L Power Stroke Diesel, 6.8L V-10 Gas, and CNG
Transmission....Diesel: HD TorqShift 6-Speed Select Shift Automatic
................................................................Gas: TorqShift 5-Speed Automatic
Chassis .......................................................................Ford F-550 Super Duty
Air Conditioning ...............................Carrier/Mcc, ACC, Tran Air and ACT
Wheelchair Option.................................................Accommodates up to 6
Steering ............................................................................Tilt Steering Wheel
Suspension ................................................................Front and Rear Spring
Glaval Bus
Glaval Bus
Glaval Synergy
Glaval Legacy
Passengers can surround themselves in elegance and refinement with the Synergy, built by combining tomorrow’s technology
with today’s best quality. From the rock-solid “steel-safe” construction to the finest fit and finish, the Synergy provides the best
of both worlds.
With the ergonomically designed driver’s area, it delivers both
power and grace. The commanding view through the two-piece
windshield, taller interior for optimum headroom and curved
modesty panels for more hip-to-knee leg room, ensure passengers will be impressed with the first class comfort. The ample
underbody pass-through luggage compartment provides maximum cargo room with easy access.
Operators and owners will appreciate the user-friendly, large
interior and exterior engine access panels and smooth floor cove
molding for ease of maintenance. They can also embrace luxury
with the exclusive lounge option that includes a separately controlled, top-of-the-line 20-inch flat screen TV/DVD electronic package and climate control. Combine all this with Glaval’s commitment to the highest quality standards, safety and aftermarket
service, and these same operators and owners will experience the
new evolution in transportation.
The Legacy is built on the heavy-duty Freightliner S2C chassis
and powered by the proven Cummins 6.7L ISB diesel engine and
Allison transmission. Built with rear air-ride suspension, the
Legacy is sure to impress with stylish beauty, outstanding ride
quality and rugged durability.
Whether looking for first-class transportation or even public
shuttle service, the Legacy is just the answer. The Legacy can seat
up to 45 passengers and is available with a wide variety of ADAcompliant paratransit options. Also available with rear luggage,
overhead and under floor storage, the Legacy has the versatility
to fit all transportation needs.
Glaval Bus
914 CR #1 North
Elkhart, IN 46514
800-445-2825
www.glavalbus.com
Glaval Bus
914 CR #1 North, Elkhart, IN 46514
800-445-2825 • www.glavalbus.com
Model.........................................................................................Glaval Synergy
Seating Capacity....................................................................................41 Max
Length..............................................................................................................38’
Width ..............................................................................................................102”
Height ............................................................................................................144”
Engine...............................Cummins ISB 6.7 280 HP and ISC-330 330 HP
Transmission ......................................ISB - Allison 3000 PTS Auto Trans;
.......................................................................ISC - Allison B-400 Auto Trans
Chassis..................................................................................Freightliner XB-R
Air Conditioning...............................................................Carrier/Mcc AC310
Wheelchair Option ............................................................................Available
Steering..............................................TRW Tilt/Telescopic “Smart Wheel”
Suspension................................................Front and Rear Air Suspension
Model...........................................................................................Glaval Legacy
Seating Capacity...................................................................................45 Max
Length...............................................................................32’, 35’, 37’ and 40’
Width..............................................................................................96” and 102”
Height ............................................................................................................129”
Engine ............................................................................Cummins 6.7L Diesel
Transmission ..............................Allison 2200 PTS w/Park Pawl 5-Speed
Chassis....................................................................................Freightliner S2C
Air Conditioning .............................Carrier/Mcc, ACC, Trans Air and ACT
Wheelchair Option................................................Accommodates up to 14
Steering.....................................................................................Tilt/Telescopic
Suspension .......................................................Front Spring, Rear Air Ride
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Companies Purchase Prevosts
Indian Trails And Michigan Flyer
Indian Trails, of Owosso, MI, a familyowned intercity motorcoach carrier for over
100 years, recently acquired six new 2012
Prevost H3-45 luxury motorcoaches.
Four of the new H3-45s are for Michigan
Flyer, the luxury motorcoach service jointly
owned by Indian Trails and Okemos Travel that
provides round-trip transportation between East
Lansing, Jackson, Ann Arbor, and Detroit
Metropolitan Airport.
Gordon Mackay, president of Indian Trails,
explained that the new coaches represent a
$2,124,000 infrastructure upgrade for Michigan
Flyer, which transports over 90,000 passengers
per year and has achieved a 99 percent rate of
on-time arrivals and departures.
The other two H3-45 coaches are part of the
regular Indian Trails fleet, which provides charters, tours, shuttles, casino runs, and daily
scheduled service.
Astro Travel And Tours
Astro Travel and Tours Inc., a family-owned
and operated charter company based in
Tallahassee, FL, has taken delivery of two new
2012 H3-45 Prevost motorcoaches.
“These recent additions give Astro one of the
newest fleets in the southeastern United States,”
said vice president Matt Brown. “All our vehicles are 56 passenger models from 2010, 2011,
or 2012, each equipped with Wi-Fi, in-motion
satellite direcTV, and 110 outlets.”
Astro’s dark green coaches can be seen on
the local roads of its North Florida/South
Georgia market as well as the interstates of the
continental United States.
Visit
www.prevostcar.com.
MAHA USA Offers
Wireless Mobile
Column Lifts
Maha USA spokespeople say that over
the past decade, MAHA USA has founded its reputation on manufacturing superior lifting systems combining leading
technology with features and benefits.
MAHA USA says its most prized lift,
the Wireless MCL, is the only wireless
lifting system on the market designed
with a ball screw lifting mechanism.
MAHA USA’s re-circulating ball screw
design prevents fluid leaks and synchronization problems and each lift is guaranteed to operate under any temperature
change, inside or outside.
Each column includes four 12v, heavyduty, deep cycle batteries that conveniently recharge with a standard 110v connection. Light weight and easy to maneuver,
each mobile column can be moved quickly and efficiently.
To learn more about the many features
of the Wireless MCL, visit www.mahausa.com or call 866-624-2872.
THE NEW Model F1 Fare Box
Stainless Steel Construction
Easy Front Loading Vault
Handle on the left or
right side.
Push button Dump option
Cool White LED Lighting
Standard Floor Mount
Stand Option with 1” Height
Adjustment
Made in the U.S.A.
Serving The Industry Since 1947
diamondmfg.com
800-343-1009 816-421-8363
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Improving The Motorcoach Passenger
Experience Through Mobile Self-service
By Mark Pivon,
Motorcoach companies are continually developing new features
for the industry which has evolved over the last decade to witness
significant innovation in all manner of product, price, place and
promotion.
From enhanced seating, better bathrooms and wheelchair
access, to in-vehicle entertainment systems, a la carte pricing and
social media marketing — motorcoach operators are refining
their offering to improve the experience of passengers and retain
their share of the market.
According to eMarketer, tablet users made up nearly 11 percent
of the U.S. population in 2011. Penetration will grow to 28 percent
by 2014, spurred by falling prices and increased functionality for
existing models, plus a widening selection of devices at the low
end of the market. Additionally, changes to the way consumers can
access mobile technology is occurring, with pay-as-you-go plans
making it easier than ever to subscribe to a service. It is estimated
that over half the entire U.S. population will be mobile in one form
or another by 2015.
It falls to reason that WiFi might be the way to go in delivering
more value. This is still an expensive proposition to do properly,
and poor WiFi connectivity can frustrate customers more than it
actually compels them to return to your service. While WiFi is
evolving, and 4G connectivity is significantly improving the number of simultaneous connections that a motorcoach can offer, it is
still a way off from being a mature solution.
Vendors offering solutions for things like in-vehicle payment,
passenger ticketing and bus tracking tools are often overlooked —
but they deliver significant value for the money. These tools help
motorcoach companies automate mundane processes and enable
them to focus on higher value processes. Self-service tools empower customers to take charge of their travel plans, review schedules,
pay for trips and print itineraries. While commonplace in hotels and
airlines, it’s been a challenge for the motorcoach industry because
of non-standard business rules and varied pricing models.
Self-service tools offer travellers the ability to monitor things like
vehicle location, and gather insights into vehicle arrival times all
through a mobile device. But it’s valuable to operators as well:
when a customer uses a self-service portal, the information captured
is often better because it is accurate and complete, something highly valued by marketing departments. Trip planners and affiliates
also benefit from the captured information because the data supports billing, credit and commission splits. One person’s self-service tool becomes another person’s audit report.
In addition to improving individual experience, self-service tools
help service providers become more efficient. Many bus companies
still require their drivers to collect fares at the door; even if it takes
a driver one minute to process a payment, it can still add up to an
hour to the departure time. Self-service tools help reduce the queue:
encouraging customers to book online is like having a self-service
kiosk right in their living room or pocket.
Customer service is about making yourself highly available and
accessible. Internet and mobile technologies are great for that, but
they still only serve a segment of a total market. A kiosk is another
way to serve those customers who know what they want, but don’t
necessarily have a way to access a company’s online payment system. A 2010 study by BCC Research forecasts that self-service ticketing kiosk installations are on the rise, with an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3 percent. Motorcoach operators are seeing kiosks as another revenue channel that can be
installed in unconventional areas.
Communication is vital to a customer’s piece of mind and wellbeing; mobile is rapidly taking the center stage to facilitate the
demands of our connected society. Building a strategy around online
self-service and leveraging mobile channels are great ways to motivate customers to do business with a company. Experimenting kiosks
is another option. A well-conceived campaign will bring positive
attention to a company and drive ROI for minimal upfront investment.
True success comes from understanding where customer selfservice fits within the many touchpoints of a motorcoach business.
About the author: Mark Pivon is a business analyst with eFleet Services Inc., and possesses nearly 10 years experience in telematics, mobile technology, CRM and self-serve
channels. You can find him on most social media channels as "mpivon."
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ARBOC Specialty Vehicles has appointed Chris Ward as
bid administrator. Ward joined the company in 2004, as product
designer and lead engineer for product development. He has an
extensive engineering background as manufacturing coordinator and structural engineer at Coachmen RV and experience as
product designer & product drafting manager at All American
Homes.
Ward will have direct responsibility for reviewing all bid
requests particularly from a technical and compliance aspect.
He can be reached via telephone at 574-825-1723 or by email
at [email protected].
SFO Shuttle Bus
Announces Purchase
Of 9 New Temsa
TS35 Coaches
SFO Shuttle Bus, of San
Francisco, CA, recently added
nine new Temsa TS35 coaches
to its fleet. Since 1952, SFO
Shuttle has provided service to
a wide range of Bay Area businesses, facilities and municipalities.
Pictured left to right, are Matt Curwood,
From its start as a single airvice president of operations, SFO
port shuttle service, SFO
Shuttle Bus, and Randy Kolesar,
Shuttle has grown into an indewestern region account executive
pendent family-owned busifor CH Bus Sales, Inc.
ness featuring diverse capabilities and operations across the Bay Area.
SFO Shuttle operates 150 vehicles that travel 3 million miles per
year, and employs over 250 transportation professionals. Included in
SFO’s customer base are many prominent companies including
Facebook, Google, Onyx, Twitter and Genentech.
The Temsa TS35 is a 40-passenger vehicle equipped with a restroom.
Visit www.chbussales.com or www.temsaglobal.com for more information.
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David Ruback
David Ruback, president of Radio Engineering Industries, Inc.
(REI) died of pancreatic cancer May 22,
2012. He was 56 years old. Ruback is
survived by his wife, Marcy, and two
sons, Joe and K.C. Ruback.
David Ruback started at REI in 1987
and was promoted to president in 1998.
REI officials say he was instrumental in
the company’s growth and commitment
to service. Ruback was keen on talking
directly to the customer. He believed the
personal touch is critical.
Dave Ruback
Ruback is also remembered for his
dedication away from the office. He was a volunteer coach for
the Nebraska Red Dawgs Junior NWBA Team – National
Wheelchair Basketball Association. He led the Red Dawgs in
winning the Junior Division National Championship in 2011 and
2012. In honor of Ruback, the NWBA Junior Division
announced the formation of the David Ruback Legacy Award.
The award honors parents of NWBA Junior Division athletes
who go “above and beyond the norm” for the betterment of the
junior division. Ruback was an outstanding leader and mentor to
these young men.
In addition, Ruback also volunteered his time as the Board
Treasurer for Make-A-Wish Nebraska. During his six years of
involvement, he was able to be a part of providing 571 Wish
Kids with hope, strength and joy.
Memorials in Ruback’s name have been established at: MakeA-Wish of Nebraska, 11926 Arbor St., Omaha, NE 68144 or
Eastern Nebraska Wheelchair Athletic Association (ENWAA),
P.O. Box 540875, Omaha, NE 68154. Call 800-228-9275 or visit
www.radioeng.com for more information.
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ADL Moves On From JV To Australian Acquisition
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), which turn a successful brand into a great Australian
recently signed a joint venture deal in North business.
America, has acquired Sydney-based Custom
“Our strategy will be to invest in people,
Coaches, an Australian bus manufacturer.
processes and products; to exploit the synerADL will take 100 percent control of the gies between our companies, particularly in
business, which employs over 400
terms of product and technology
people at manufacturing sites in
transfer, and to further strengthen
Sydney, New South Wales, and in
the reputation we have elsewhere
Adelaide, South Australia. It curin the world for best-in-class cusrently has annual sales of around
tomer support.
£55million (A$90m) and has a 24
“This is the beginning of an
percent share of the Australian bus
exciting new chapter for both
market.
Custom and ADL. It will build on
ADL Chief Executive Colin
the progress ADL has made in New
Robertson said, “This is another
Zealand in the last two years where
significant step in our strategy to
our manufacturing partnership with
Colin Robertson
diversify and grow the business. It
Kiwi Bus has established us as a
will see our group turnover increase to around market leader and a major supplier to cities
£500 million per annum — a three-fold multi- such as Auckland and Wellington.”
ple in just five years — and position us well to
According to the company, Alexander
become a major player in the southern hemi- Dennis is Britain’s biggest bus and coach mansphere.
ufacturer with build partnerships in Hong
“The Custom brand is an icon in the Kong, China, New Zealand and North America.
Australian bus body market having been part of It has emerged in the past five years as one of
the transport landscape for 50 years. It has his- the fastest growing bus and coach builders in
tory, heritage and a reputation for quality prod- the western world.
ucts and putting customers first. These are the
On May 7, 2012, ADL announced details of
fundamentals of our business philosophy at a strategic alliance with New Flyer Industries
ADL and we will build on them as we bid to Inc., North America’s manufacturer of heavy-
Stertil-Koni Produces 2,000th
Heavy-Duty Vehicle Lift
Stertil-Koni USA, Inc., announced that its manufacturing facility,
Stertil ALM, located in Streator, IL, has just produced the 2,000th unit
made in the United States. Coming off the production line to achieve
this milestone for the company was the ST 1082 Mobile Column Lift
— a heavy-duty vehicle lift capable of lifting up to 18,000 lbs. per column. The ST 1082 can be used up to a maximum of 28 column lifts in
a set and is suited for a broad range of vehicle lifting, including articulated buses, fire and rescue vehicles, military vehicles as well as multiple axle trucks. The Streator facility, headed by Allan Pavlick, vice
president, Stertil ALM, also manufactures Stertil-Koni’s patented scissor lift, known as the ECOLIFT, as well as its platform lift, called the
SKYLIFT.
Stertil-Koni is a supplier to the world’s leading companies in the
truck and bus industries. Stertil-Koni's breadth of lift products meets all
ranges of lifting needs and includes mobile, two-post, four-post, inground lifts, parallelogram lifts, half-scissors and the innovative axleengaging, in-ground, scissor-style heavy-duty hydraulic lift configuration. The company was recently awarded US Patent 8,191,865 for its
ECOLIFT heavy-duty scissor lift.
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duty transit buses.
According to company spokespeople, the
move signalled the determination of both parties to bring a new dimension to the passenger
transport industry in the United States and
Canada. As part of a contractual Joint Venture
(JV) the companies unveiled plans to target the
medium-duty, low-floor bus sector in North
America and to offer the segment a range of
light-weight, fuel efficient products based on
ADL’s midi bus range.
Alexander Dennis representatives say
Custom Coaches is one of the most established
and successful bus body builders in Australia,
having produced its first vehicle in 1955. It
designs and manufactures light-weight, stainless steel bodies for low floor city, school and
midi buses, all of which are designed for a 25year life-cycle.
Custom’s focus on product innovation, coupled with meticulous research and development
has kept it at the forefront of the Australian
market for over 50 years, producing a raft of
sophisticated specialist vehicles in recent years
such as articulated, CNG powered and hybridelectric buses, along with a unique range of low
floor buses incorporating under-floor luggage
space.
It has manufacturing facilities in Sydney and
Adelaide and a series of aftermarket operations
located strategically across the country.
Personnel News From Proterra
Proterra has announced the appointment of Ian Shackleton as its
new vice president of sales and marketing. Shackleton joins Proterra
with over 20 years of experience in the bus and trucking industry. Prior
to joining Proterra, Shackleton spent 22 years at Navistar. He earned
his degree in Motive Power Diesel Technology from Fanshawe
College in London, Ontario and began his career in Canada, where he
worked until transferring to the United States in 1998. His most recent
role at Navistar was VP Global Bus Sales at IC Bus LLC.
Proterra has also announced Judy Dennis
as its new regional sales manager. Dennis
joins Proterra with almost 10 years in the
transit industry and 20 years of sales experience. Most recently she worked at ISE
Corporation in San Diego, CA. She has a
bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State
College of Denver.
John Sleconich recently joined the
Proterra organization as vice president of
engineering.
Judy Dennis
Sleconich has over 25 years of experience at two of the world’s foremost aerospace companies. Most
recently, he served as director of systems engineering for Cessna
Aircraft Company in Wichita, KS.
Sleconich will take responsibility for new product development,
compliance, technical publications, quality, and product safety. He
will also oversee engineering product support for all vehicles in production and in service. A graduate of Southern Illinois University,
Sleconich holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in both Business
Economics and Electrical Engineering.
Visit: www.proterra.com for more information.
BOWMANSDALE
HANOVER
2112 Bumble Bee Hollow Rd.
Off Rt. 15 s Mechanicsburg, PA
717-697-5383
991 Carlisle St., Rt. 94 s 717-632-7531
350 Eisenhower Dr. s 717-632-0005
1448 Baltimore St. s 717-630-0337
CAMP HILL
HARRISBURG
4230 Trindle Road s 717-737-3896
CARLISLE
60 Noble Blvd. in Super Walmart
717-960-9400
608 E. High St. s 717-249-7721
1176 Harrisburg Pike s 717-243-7774
905 Walnut Bottom Rd. s 717-249-0694
CEDAR CLIFF
Exit 19 off I-83 s Camp Hill, PA
717-737-6404
CHAMBERSBURG
1075 Lincoln Way East s 717-263-4601
NORTH CHAMBERSBURG
2891 Philadelphia Avenue (US 11 N.)
717-263-2970
CLEONA
493 W. Penn Avenue s 717-272-5677
COLUMBIA
1788 Columbia Ave., off Rt. 30
717-684-7048
DILLSBURG
898 North US Rt. 15 s 717-432-9500
King & Water Streets s 717-299-6699
Manor Shopping Center
1296 Millersville Pk. s 717-293-5706
NEWPORT
Rt. 322 and Rt. 34, Newport Exit
717-567-9344
LEMOYNE
PALMYRA
Rts. 11 and 15 North across from
Radisson Hotel s 717-761-7992
901 E. Main St. s 717-838-6815
2929 Paxton St. s 717-561-8050
LEBANON
4605 Jonestown Rd. s 717-652-7035
1202 W. Maple St. s 717-273-8691
7845 Linglestown Rd.s 717-545-8580
757 E. Cumberland St. s 717-273-9023
Rt. 83 and Union Deposit Rd.
1725 Quentin Rd., Lebanon, PA
717-564-9320
717-306-6565
4403 N. Front St. s 717-238-1048
LITITZ
Harrisburg East Mall/Rt. 83 and Paxton St.
990
Lititz
Pike, Rt. 501 N.
717-561-0703
717-627-4666
Eisenhower Blvd. I-283, Exit 1
LITTLESTOWN
717-939-6972
430 North Queen St.s 717-359-8946
5590 Allentown Blvd., Rt. 22
LYKENS VALLEY
Exit 26 off I-81 s 717-652-9123
4660 Rt. 209s 717-362-8416
Kline Plaza, 101 S. 25th St.
MANHEIM
717-232-0008
711 Lancaster Rd., Rt. 72s 717-664-4944
Uptown Shopping Center
MECHANICSBURG
720 Division St. s 717-236-6226
Wesley Dr. Exit, Rt. 15
Harrisburg Airport s 717-948-3900
717-761-7525
6535 Grayson Rd. in Wal-Mart
KMart Plaza, 5600 Carlisle Pike
717-561-0445
717-766-9675
HERSHEY
6250 Carlisle Pike in Wal-Mart
Rts. 39 and 322 s 611 E. Main St.,
717-591-9864
Hummelstown s 717-566-6041
PINE GROVE
I-81, Exit 31 s 717-345-6400
RED LION
897 West Broadway s 717-246-1802
655 Lombard St., Cape Horn Plaza
717-246-7801
SCOTLAND
3347 Black Gap Rd. s 717-263-7507
SHIPPENSBURG
333 East King St. s 717-532-7945
SHREWSBURY
Exit 1 off I-83 s 717-235-4663
SILVER SPRING
Rt. 114 and Shadow Oak Dr.
Mechanicsburg, PA s 717-697-3460
SPRINGETTSBURY
Hallam Exit off Rt. 30, Rt. 462
717-757-9655
WAYNESBORO
302 East Main St. s 717-762-9201
YOCUMTOWN
Exit 14A off I-83 s 717-938-5705
EAST MANCHESTER
JONESTOWN
MERCERSBURG
YORK
4245 North George St. s 717-266-3170
Rt 72 & I-81 s 610-562-8462
11924 Buchanan Trial West
717-328-0111
2125 York Crossing Dr & Rt 74
717-767-1381
Exit 4, I-83, 133 Leader Heights Road
717-747-9191
York Galleria Mall s 717-757-3026
60 Arsenal Rd. s 717-699-4600
Exit 6W off I-83 s 717-845-9360
3141 Carlisle Road, Dover
717-767-2594
144-158 S. George St. s 717-846-1021
Rts. 30 & 74 in Wal-Mart s 717-764-8923
380 Memory Lane s 717-757-2912
ELIZABETHTOWN
LANCASTER
1284 S. Market St. s 717-367-6471
1880 Hempstead Rd. s 717-509-6988
Willow Valley Square s 717-464-5119
1829 Oregon Pike s 717-569-7898
1434 Manheim Pike s 717-394-3417
Rt. 30 and Centerville Rd.
Lancaster, PA s 717-393-9523
68 East Town Mall, Rt. 30E
Lancaster, PA s 717-394-8957
1755 Columbia Ave.
Millersville Exit off Rt. 30, Rt. 462
717-397-5112
575 N. Franklin St., next to McCuskey
High School s 717-394-7938
2034 Lincoln Hwy East in Wal-Mart
717-390-1099
ENOLA
Enola Rd., Exit Rt. 11
15 S. off Rt. 81 s 717-732-4228
EPHRATA
140 N. Reading Rd. s 717-733-1660
GETTYSBURG
517 S. Steinwehr Ave., Bus. Rt. 15
717-334-5920
1090 York Rd. s 717-337-1030
GREENCASTLE
Rt. 16 and I-81 s 717-597-2589
HALIFAX
3761 Peter’s Moutain Rd. s 717-896-2535
MIDDLETOWN
2270 W. Harrisburg Pike s 717-944-9535
MIFFLINTOWN
Rt. 322 and Rt. 35, Mifflintown Exit
717-436-9779
MYERSTOWN
295 West Lincoln Avenue (Rt. 422)
717-866-2278
NEW CUMBERLAND
101 Limekiln Rd. s 717-774-1027
NEW HOLLAND
828 W. Main St. s 717-354-9300
NEW OXFORD
6040 York Rd., Rts. 30 and 94
717-624-4266
Tell us you saw this ad in Busline Magazine,
and 1 driver and 1 tour guide will receive a
FREE MEAL!
Please call ahead to the phone number listed by
the McDonald’s of your choice.
WE STARTED OUR COACH COMPANY IN 1924
AND THE REST IS HISTORY. LITERALLY.
As a company that began during the Great Depression, we’ve been an important part of motorcoach history. We’ve
helped technology evolve over the years, and we’ve seen competitors come and go. Through it all, Prevost has
maintained a reputation for integrity and product excellence. The stability we created in 1924 remains the foundation
of our company and our coaches today. Our customer relationships set an example for the entire motorcoach
community. And we support those relationships with the largest service network in the industry,
including over 130 Prevost Service Providers across North America. In a demanding industry, you need
all the assurance you can get. Prevost will be there for you. So you can be there for your passengers.
Please contact your Prevost Regional Sales Manager for more information.
USA 1-877-773-8678
CANADA 418-883-3391
www.prevostcar.com
T h e u l t i m a t e c l a s s.

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