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Vahid Sapir, left, and Noonoosh Sapir

By Harrell Kerkhoff, Busline Magazine Editor

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For many people from other parts of the world, the gateway to the United States is Southern California —specifically the Los Angeles area. Helping these people see the sites, hear the sounds and live the life ofan American, if just for a few days or weeks, is TourCoach Charter & Tours, based in the Los Angeles

suburb of Commerce, CA. TourCoach offers a variety of charter and tour-related services in and around Southern California, and through-

out the country. Its sister company, Starline Tours, is based in Hollywood, CA, and has a history that dates 80years. The niche business has been providing tours to the homes of movie stars, among other services, for decades.“TourCoach and Starline Tours provide different services, vehicles, drivers, managers and sales people — all

under Screamline Investment Corporation. I’m the chief financial officer for both companies, while also run-ning the operations side of TourCoach, of which I am chief executive officer,” Noonoosh Sapir said. Her husband, Vahid Sapir, began Starline Tours in 1968 after purchasing a limousine service that started in

1935 and became popular for its celebrity-related tours in the Los Angeles area.


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“Between the two compa-nies, we operate 275 vehiclesthat include motorcoaches,double-decker buses andvans,” Noonoosh Sapir said.TourCoach specializes in

offering charter services forgroups that come from over-seas, serving as a wholesaler.Business includes contractswith clients who represent pas-sengers from such places as theFar East, Europe and India. “There are several programs

in place involving these pas-senger groups. Various travelschedules are sent to us inadvance. We then provide thevehicles and drivers,” Noo -noosh Sapir said. “There canbe a language barrier to over-come when working with somany passengers from othercountries. However, we havefound that 90 percent of thesepeople do speak English. Andfor the rest, there are oftenguides on the trip who speakboth languages. We can alsoprovide such guides.”Many of the charter group

trips that TourCoach services,begin in Los Angeles andtravel to other parts ofCalifornia, as well as suchwestern states as Nevada,Utah and Arizona. Passengersare then returned to LosAngeles to fly home. A lot ofthese passengers are interest-ed in seeing the national parkslocated in the western part of the country.“We also service charter groups from overseas wanting to visit other

parts of the United States. For example, a group will fly into Los Angelesand we will take these people via a charter bus on a 21-day trip, endingin New York City,” Noonoosh Sapir said. “These passengers will flyhome from New York City at the end of the trip. Then, we will pick upanother group that has arrived in the city and take them west, ending inLos Angeles after 21 days. “A major challenge for these types of cross-country charters is finding

drivers who can be away from home for 42 days. He/she has to be welleducated, polite and capable of being away for long periods. It’s a tremen-dous sacrifice for that driver, but we have been able to find fantasticemployees who can provide such charter bus trips. We also employ dis-patchers and other staff members who help these drivers while they areon the road. It’s a team effort, with the objective of making our customershappy.”Demand from foreign visitors wanting to see the United States remains

huge, according to Noonoosh Sapir. “America is a huge and young country. People from all over the world

want to visit different sites they have heard about all of their lives. We aremore than happy to provide charter services to satisfy this interest in ourcountry,” she said. “There is a lot of interest in visiting such places as theGrand Canyon as well as Zion National Park in Utah.”TourCoach also provides local transportation services in the Los

Angeles area. Clients include corporations, schools and universities.“Our corporate work involves both evening and day functions. We also

provide service for clients connected to various convention centers, suchas shuttle work. This includes convention centers located in Los Angeles,Las Vegas, San Francisco and Phoenix,” Noonoosh Sapir said. “Theseclients know TourCoach has the fleet size and drivers for what is required.We also have transit buses that provide shuttle service to such places asThe Hollywood Bowl amphitheater. Transit buses are used because theyhave two doors.”There is also a large following in place at TourCoach from local senior

citizen groups. “Normally, when people start a customer relationship with TourCoach,

they keep returning. A main reason is our courteous and professionalbus/coach operators. Many have been with us for years,” she said. “Thisincludes Stanley Tsugawa and Joe Shiffet, who have over 30 years ofservice with our company. Other dedicated employees include TonyCordon, who also started with us over 30 years ago as a driver and is nowgeneral manager; and Farima Akopian, who has been vice president ofsales for over 30 years.“Other staff members who have been with us from the beginning are

Galina Kirkilevich and Annette Avanessian. Meanwhile, KimFaulkner, who joined our company over 10 years ago, serves as safetymanager among other responsibilities. The list goes on and on with ourdevoted employees. This includes mechanics and dispatchers.”


Shown, clockwise from top, are

Kamrouz Farhadi, Starline Tours and

TourCoach chairman; Kim Faulkner, safety

manager/human resources;and Tony Cordon, general manager.



It helps, Noonoosh Sapir added, that TourCoach provides a wide vari-ety of equipment options. “For example, many corporate clients require smaller vehicles, such as

coaches that seat 37 to 40 people rather than a 55-seater. Our range ofbuses/coaches seat from 28 to 55 passengers.”

The Appeal Of Hollywood

The origin of TourCoach, in part, can be attributed to the appeal ofHollywood — that famous home of countless movie stars and stu-dios that has become an important part of American culture.

TourCoach’s sister company, Starline Tours, originated as a touringservice in 1935. It began after Sid Grauman, creator of the famousGrauman’s (now TCL) Chinese Theatre on the historicHollywood Walk of Fame, advised his chauffeur, Bud Delp,that money could be made by driving people aroundHollywood to see celebrity homes. It was a simple idea thatproved to be golden.Delp took Grauman’s advice. His company was called Bud’s

Limousines, and became very successful for decades. In the mid-1960s, Vahid Sapir, who at the time was an

exchange student from Iran, became Bud Delp’s protégé. In1968, Sapir bought the company from a retiring Delp, andrenamed his new business Starline Tours. The business began with twolimousines and a van. Today, Starline Tours has a large fleet of open-top vans, double-decker

buses and open air trolleys, offering a variety of tours in the Los Angeles

area and beyond. “After we were married, I became interested in group charter sales.

This led to the 1990 creation of TourCoach, which is the charter portionof the overall corporation,” Noonoosh Sapir said.She started in the family’s transportation business in 1977. “Starline continues to operate tours within Los Angeles and other areas,

while TourCoach provides charter-related work. We have expanded ourentire business over the years by offering different transportationoptions.”While Starline Tours remains based in Hollywood, TourCoach is head-

quartered in Commerce, a city just east of Los Angeles. A maintenancefacility in nearby Vernon, CA, which Noonoosh Sapir also oversees, isused by both companies. The entire transportation enterprise has very much become a family

affair over the years. In addition to Vahid and Noonoosh Sapir, untilrecently the business included the retired Farid Sapir, who is Vahid’sbrother and who served as vice president. In 1992, Noonoosh Sapir’sbrother, Kamrouz Farhadi, funded the corporation and became activelyinvolved in management starting in 1995. He currently serves as chair-man of Starline Tours of Hollywood and TourCoach, besides directlyoverseeing the operation of Starline’s Hop-On, Hop-Off service.

Several second-generation family members are also now involved. “Currently, Vahid is president of our corporation and oversees the

entire operation of Starline Tours. This includes all promotions, whiledeveloping new projects and tours,” Noonoosh Sapir said. “Kami


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(Kamrouz Farhadi), as Starline Tours’ chairperson, oversees the operationof double-decker buses running throughout Los Angeles County. He alsoworks with Vahid concerning future projects and planning for both com-panies as well as the development of new vehicles.“Meanwhile, I oversee all finances for both corporations

and the complete operation of TourCoach.”She also spoke highly of longtime business associate Al

Abrams, who has helped the company, over the years,finance equipment with different bus/coach manufacturers. “He is our broker, and has helped our corporation for a

long time,” Noonoosh Sapir said. Overall, Starline Tours has approximately 215 full-time

employees while TourCoach employs 125 on a full-timebasis. This includes a variety of positions such as dispatch-ers, managers, sales people, accounting personnel, drivers,mechanics, bus washers and those working in security.TourCoach employs approximately 80 full-time and 50

part-time drivers. Those in the latter group are employedfor heavy seasonal work in the summer and over the holi-days. Part-time drivers also help TourCoach provide busservice during special events. The includes transportationfor the LA Marathon, which is held every March. Although all positions are important, Noonoosh Sapir

recognizes that a driver can “make or break a trip.”Therefore, driver selection and training are key to good andsafe service. “We employ professional operators. The hiring process

is critical. We don’t just hire anybody off the street and put him/herbehind the wheel. We bring them in, talk to them, look at their past driv-ing experience, and get to know who they really are and what they do,”Noonoosh Sapir said. She added that along with proper driving skills, a successful bus/motor-

coach driver must possess an abundance of patience.

“It’s already a given that a candidate must have a good driving record.However, patience is a virtue as well. For example, those drivers who per-form cross-country charters must stay with their groups of 40 to 50 peo-ple for 14 days minimum. There is a lot of patience involved,” Noonoosh

Sapir said. “It’s therefore vital that the driver has the right character forsuch a trip. When such driver candidates are found, the training for ourlong-distance charter program begins. “There is nothing wrong with drivers who cannot stay away from home

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Another main quality that all bus/coach drivers must possess is that ofbeing people oriented. “Our drivers have to be able to work with passengers from many coun-

tries,” Noonoosh Sapir said. “They also have to put away their own prob-lems and understand they have a key job to do — making our clientshappy. “Everybody has problems,

but it’s important to not bringyour problems to work. Whendrivers are on the road, they areat work. We benefit, as a com-pany, when drivers can developsolid professional relationshipswith customers. We have foundthat if there are solid relationships in place between company officials anddrivers, then this often is carried over to the type of relationships that takeplace between drivers and our customers.”Among the challenges that TourCoach officials continue to face is that

of finding enough qualified driving candidates. According to NoonooshSapir, this challenge is common throughout the industry. “I have found that just about every bus company has trouble finding

good drivers. At TourCoach, we constantly work on this challenge, aswell as finding good mechanics,” she said.A major benefit for TourCoach is the company’s family atmosphere,

which helps new employees feel welcome.

“We believe in providing a quality staff to support our drivers, and ulti-mately, our customers. It also helps that we maintain our entire fleet in-house. This allows us to offer immediate service,” Noonoosh Sapir said.“All of these things must go together, including having a great sales staff.My husband is the manager of our entire sales department, and he relieson quality staff members. They attend many conventions. In return, oper-

ations must support our salesefforts. If we don’t provideproper service, then peoplewill walk away no matter howgreat the sales offer. “I feel the relationships

developed between our salesdepartment and operations,

drivers, managers and dispatch office all make a huge difference in thesuccess of the entire company. Our door is always open to employees. Ipersonally know a lot of the drivers and their family members. Many ofour drivers, and other employees, have been with us for years. They aregreat people.”

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“We have had a good relationship with MCI and Setra for many years.There are several German customer groups that we work with, so westarted buying Setras since they are made in Germany,” Noonoosh Sapirsaid. “Both Setra and MCI officials have always worked well with us, andhave been very accommodating. Their service includes providing ourmechanics with training. We use many of our Setra and MCI coaches forcross-country trips.” The motorcoaches purchased by TourCoach are not short on

amenities. This is by design. “We don’t settle for the bare minimum because our clients don’t

settle for the bare minimum,” Noonoosh Sapir said. “This is whyour customers love to get on our vehicles. Our coaches includefoot rests and reclining seats, WiFi, restrooms and a large luggagecompartment. We even have a coach with a galley in the back. It’slike a motorhome, but holds 46 passengers. Clients love thesetypes of amenities. All of this is important.“Our passengers really like the Setra TopSky panoramic roof as

well as having a back window. They enjoy the ‘openness’ thesefeatures bring to the inside of the vehicle.”Advances in overall technology for bus and coach travel remain high

on the priority list for TourCoach officials. This includes improvementsin fuel consumption and overall ride. “The suspension should allow the ride to be soft for both the clients and

driver. Seating is also important. For example, a good driver’s seat canprevent the driver from getting tired too soon,” Noonoosh Sapir said. “Wealways talk to seating companies about ways to keep drivers and passen-gers more comfortable. “I have found that technology is always advancing, and that today’s

vehicle manufacturers are willing to listen to operators in an effort toimprove this technology.”Keeping vehicles well maintained is also paramount. At TourCoach, in-

house bus wash capabilities are used extensively, while drivers are incharge of such tasks while on the road. “Nobody wants to stay in a dirty hotel room. The same is true with a

bus/coach. It’s a fact that drivers will earn more in tips if the vehicles theyare driving start out clean, and remain so during the duration of the trip,”Noonoosh Sapir said.

Living And Working In LA

There is a case to be made that few places in the United States, andperhaps the entire world, are better known than the Los Angelesarea. This, of course, is due to the entertainment industry, other

renowned sites and attractions, and weather that stays fairly consistantthroughout the year. Due to its popularity, the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area is the second-

largest in the United States, with over 12 million inhabitants. With thiscomes a wide range of opportunities and challenges for transportationproviders such as TourCoach. “One advantage we have is that a lot of people want to come here from

other parts of the world. This is great for our business,” Noonoosh Sapir

A larger fleet also means greater

demand is placed on our maintenance facility.

You have to have enough room to service

additional vehicles. All of these things must be

taken into consideration, which is why growth

should occur gradually.”

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said. “We are able to provide serv-ices for international travelers whowant to see not only SouthernCalifornia, but other places in thecountry. I have also found that a lotof people from Los Angeles like todo business with us as well. Theyknow we are nearby and are famil-iar with the area. “A big disadvantage (to living

and working in metropolitan LosAngeles) is the traffic. It’s reallyawful. It takes me at least 1 hourand 50 minutes to get to work onmost days. However, if I leave

work at 9 p.m., it’s just a 35 to 40 minute triphome. It’s all about the traffic. There are peoplewho think it’s easy to work in the Los Angelesarea. They often forget that traffic is such a factor.It’s not always simple to get to work on time.” Other challenges include high fuel prices and

high taxes. “The cost of doing business in Los Angeles is

very high. However, I would rather live here thananywhere else. We know this area, and it’s home,”she said. Noonoosh Sapir is willing to provide customers

with her email address and cell phone number — allin the name of customer service. This type of per-sonal touch allows TourCoach officials to remainfocused on the needs of clients and passengers. “These people know they can easily reach key

company people, including myself. They knowthat most of the time, I’m in the office,” she said.“There are many times I work late so I can talkwith drivers who are coming back from long trips.We are very open to our employees and cus-tomers. “It’s important that employees, such as drivers,

let us know what is going on. Many employees areour main representatives with clients and passen-gers. Understanding changing customer demandshelps us address these needs, and can lead toupdates in employee training. Therefore, it’salways good to have an open door policy in place.”She added that part of TourCoach’s niche as a

transportation provider is suppling customerswith quality employees and modern equipment. “We also serve a niche in our area by being a

cross-country transportation provider. This is notan easy thing to do, which many of our cus-tomers understand. We provide over-the-roadservices for any type of client from any country.One size of service does not fit all. Our ability tomatch the right driver with the right group is alsohuge,” Noonoosh Sapir said.Service expansion has also taken place at

TourCoach recently with the addition of a satel-lite office in Las Vegas. “We now have a place for clients who fly into

Las Vegas and want to travel to other locations,”she said. “Having a facility in Las Vegas helps usavoid deadhead trips to and from Los Angeles.”


Among the employees at TourCoach Charter & Tours are, left to right, Silvia Alas and Rashid Mahdavi, both dispatchers; as well as Flor Martinez, accounts payable assistant.



Continued Growth Is The Objective

As the demand for services continues to grow for TourCoach, sodoes the need for a larger fleet and more employees. Like mostthings in life, however, proper growth takes time.

“We continue to receive requests for additional services among cus-tomer groups. There is a need to increase our fleet by 10 to 12 percent,but this has to be done gradually,” Noonoosh Sapir said. “It’s importantto have as many vehicles as possible busy during the off-season, which isharder when the fleet is increased. “A larger fleet also means greater demand is placed on our maintenance

facility. You have to have enough room to service additional vehicles. Allof these things must be taken into consideration, which is why growthshould occur gradually.”Despite the various ups and downs that take place in bus/coach trans-

portation, Noonoosh Sapir said she is very happy that her family isinvolved with this industry.

“It’s important to have the right vehicle with the right driver, along witha quality staff, proper customer service and proper maintenance. All ofthis goes hand-in-hand,” she said. “Being in this industry requires theright character and a love for challenges. It’s also important to work wellwith other bus/coach companies. “There are a lot of good companies in this line of work, and most peo-

ple in the industry truly love what they do. There is enough business to goaround for everybody. It’s important that representatives from every com-pany work hard at what they do and respect each other. We have foundit’s good to be friendly with our competitors. I personally have made a lotof friends in this industry.”

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tems implementing programs or projects thathave achieved documented success in address-ing specific safety or security program areas.MTS Bus recently created the “Safety First,Every Trip, Every Day” campaign to renewfocus on driving safety. Key components of the campaign included:

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Serving the public transportation needs for a little more than700,000 people in Cobb County, GA, with its fixed-route, expressand paratransit services is Cobb Community Transit (CCT),

which began operations in 1989. CCT also offers service to nearbydowntown Atlanta.“Cobb Community Transit System celebrated its 25th anniversary this

past year,” said Cobb County Department of Transportation DirectorFaye DiMassimo during a recent interview with Busline Magazine atCCT’s facility in Marietta, the county seat of Cobb County. “It is a sys-tem that has been well supported and has grown over the years of its exis-tence. We now provide just shy of 4 million trips per year. We have fixed-route service throughout the county, and we are also connected with aleader service into the city of Atlanta. All of Cobb County is in our juris-diction, and we also have connections to the adjacent Metropolitan

Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) system.”CCT operates 101 full-sized buses covering about 10,161 route

miles per day. The system has more than 751 bus stops, including 293bus shelters.“Our revenue miles for fiscal year 2014 were about 3.2 million,”

DiMassimo said. “CCT has been, up until this point, a pretty traditionalservice with our express bus, fixed-route and paratransit services, etc.“Currently, we are working on a rebranding of our system. In celebra-

tion of the fact that we just successfully completed 25 years in operation,and especially as we are ordering new buses, we said now is a greatopportunity to freshen up our look and perhaps market ourselves with anew or refreshed brand.”An important pillar of CCT’s growth and success is its philosophy of

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Cobb Community Transit

Cobb County – Marietta, GA

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BestCCT is currently working on rebranding the system. Helping to lead the way are Transit Division Manager Gail Franklin, left, and Cobb County Department of Transportation Director Faye DiMassimo.

By Rick Mullen, Busline Magazine Associate Editor


“We have been able to go froman average of 250 to 300 com-plaints per year to 50 to 75, whichis terrific for a system that pro-vides a little less than 4 milliontrips a year,” said Transit DivisionManager Gail Franklin. “At ourcustomer service center, we typical-ly have five agents on duty at alltimes, including a customer servicemanager. If someone needs a travelplan, or needs to know where the busis located, he or she can call us andwe will provide that information.”While CCT has worked diligent-

ly and effectively to cut down onthe number of complaints received,when one is received, it is takenseriously.“For each complaint received,

we do a thorough investigation toeither validate or invalidate thecomplaint,” Franklin said. “If wevalidate a complaint, the ack -nowledgment is sent to the customer. If we invalidate a complaint, wewill still record it. Everything that comes in is logged into our database,whether a request for service, a complaint or a compliment. “Last month we received our highest number of compliments. We

received 30, which is extraordinary, given that a few years ago we had none.We have been able to improve our customer satisfaction to the pointwhere people are calling and telling us we are doing a good job, which

is what you always like to see withtransit.”Among the ways CCT has

improved customer satisfaction ismaintaining a modern fleet ofclean diesel and CNG fueledbuses. The transit system hasexpanded existing routes and cre-ated new ones, as well as offeringnew rider programs for patrons.CCT also offers training to teachpeople how best to utilize the sys-tem and has enhanced its securitysystems to ensure rider safety.With the help of the Cobb

Communications Department,CCT employs several marketingactivities to make itself known tothe public. According to www.cob-bcounty.org, the CommunicationsDepartment provides a variety ofservices to residents and business-es in the county. The office’s pri-mary focus is facilitating the

smooth flow of information to the media and the public, while ensuringthat such information is released in compliance with federal, state andlocal laws.“We have advertisers that use our bus shelters. Just the fact that they

are utilizing them to advertise for other products is an indication of howbroadly the shelters are recognized within the community,” DiMassimosaid. “We also have a website and participate in social media. One of the


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Two key members of CCT’s management team are Transit Operations Specialist Jorge Pubillones, left,

and Transit Operations Monitor Darryl Howell.


things we are looking at is actually having a marketing budget. Figuringout how we are going to best and most effectually use marketing funds,especially given the variety of different transit options we offer, is some-thing we are going to work on in the future.”

CCT Shines During Winter Storm Emergencies

Sometimes the best marketing tool for a public transit system is howit successfully meets the needs of riders during an emergency situ-ation. Such was the case for CCT when a sudden snow and ice

storm struck the greater Atlanta area in January 2014. As those who fol-low the national news know, the storm brought traffic to halt on the nor-mally congested roadways in the area, stranding thousands of people try-ing to get home.The problem began when residents flooded roadways from noon to 2

p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, when the snowfall started as businesses, gov-ernment agencies and schools shut down during that short time window.A New York Times news report said at the time, “There was not much

snow — only a couple of inches in most parts of the city (Atlanta) — butas parents’ vehicles, school buses and tractor-trailers filled the Interstates,the roads iced over, and everything stopped.”“Everybody headed home at the same time and the roadways couldn’t

handle it,” DiMassimo said. “It didn’t matter if you were in a bus, car orwhere you were. The storm came in fast and people were stranded. I wasreally proud of our operations during that period, because we handled ourcustomers well. We made sure we got people off the buses however wecould, and got them back home. When people did have to stay on a bus,we made sure they were comfortable. We also handled emergency situa-tions that came up involving people with medical issues.”Franklin added: “We received more compliments than complaints. The

greatest compliments were a testimony to drivers who helped riders,while displaying patience and professionalism at all times during theemergency.”Indeed, CCT did everything it could to make sure riders remained safe

and comfortable through the harrowing experience. For example,Franklin remained at her post throughout the night helping to relay mes-sages to family members, etc., from stranded passengers.“As people’s cell phones began to die, bus drivers would contact dis-

patch and dispatch would call me with phone numbers from passengers.I would then call family members. I kept information about who neededto be contacted when a passenger’s bus arrived at the garage or a park andride lot, etc., on a white board.“In the worst of situations, we saw the best of people, including pas-

sengers and drivers.”DiMassimo added: “They didn’t tell people on the national news about

the things we did to help our riders, but they happened.”When a second storm hit the area several weeks later in February, CCT

was ready.“We were very well prepared,” said CCT Transit Operations

Specialist Jorge Pubillones. “We had participated in a training exercise

that included various agencies in the state, showing how to respond toinclement weather. When the second storm struck, the coordination wasthere. It was evident that everybody was working together.”

Making The Choice To Ride The Bus

Attracting “choice” riders is a goal of most public transit systems.In the early years, CCT’s ridership was mostly people whodepended on it as their primary means of transportation. Today,

the ridership demographic includes other categories of riders.“We have certainly expanded from what probably started out as a solid-

ly transit dependent customer base to a customer base that is more diver-sified,” DiMassimo said. “We now have commuters, choice riders, andthe Millennials who desire to have transit as one of their options for trans-portation. We have clearly trended from what was a transit-dependentpatronage to a varied customer base.”Franklin added: “Probably the goal of every system is to have choice

riders. We want people to make the decision to leave their cars at home. Ithink systems are relying less on transit-dependent riders. We want to cre-ate a system that people will ride, no matter their income.”One of Pubillones’ responsibilities is conducting ride checks on buses.

In doing so, he has noticed the variety of passengers he encounters.“I see people with luggage going to the airport. There are students with

backpacks, people dressed in their work uniforms, people going to visitfriends or relatives — it is a real mix,” he said.Perhaps the largest segment of choice riders serviced by CCT is com-

muters. CCT offers an express commuter service using over-the-roadmotorcoaches. Commuter buses typically pick up passengers at one of thesystem’s park and ride lots. They may make one or two stops before head-ing to downtown Atlanta.“It is an a.m./p.m. service for people going to work in the morning and

returning home in the afternoon,” DiMassimo said.A recent customer satisfaction survey conducted by the Georgia

Regional Transportation Authority on CCT’s express service helped thetransit system’s officials determine choice riders, according to Franklin.“Choice riders are typically those who ride our commuter service,” she

said. “They have a greater than one car household, and they have higherthan average income. Not dealing with traffic congestion is probably theprimary reason they ride the service. They drive to a park and ride loca-tion and then take the bus.”As a service to commuters, CCT offers its Guaranteed Ride Home

(GRH) program. GRH provides commuters who regularly take transitwith a reliable ride home in the case of an emergency. Commuters areable to use GRH for unexpected personal emergencies and unscheduledovertime up to four times a year. The ride home by cab, rental car, bus, ortrain is free. Commuters must be registered to receive GRH benefits.After registering, commuters receive an ID card with a personal registra-tion number.“I don’t know that we have started tracking this yet, but the Millennials

are often choice riders. However, they are not necessarily in the com-


Left to right are Fixed Route Supervisor LaKeisha Mcteer, Customer Service Representative Holly Daniels, Electronics Mechanic Travis Helms, Customer Service Representative Awtry Serna and Paratransit Scheduler Anthony Scales.


muter demographic — such ascollege students, for example,”DiMassimo said. “We have anumber of college campuseswithin Cobb County. There isKennesaw State University,which is the second largest uni-versity in the state. That is aninteresting demographic thatwe are going to have to startcapturing.”Franklin pointed out that

the younger generation ofriders is aware of the envi-ronmental benefits of publictransit. Millennials also liketechnology.“People are looking for

green options and that goesfor transit, too,” Franklinsaid. “They appreciate suchtechnologies as clean dieseland CNG fueled buses thatreduce the carbon footprint.CCT is exploring what can be done with ‘smart’ shelters — what kindof information do smart shelters have the ability to provide. We arebeginning to focus more on technology. We are finding out what tech-nologies can make our system better received, and also more efficientand effective.”Currently, CCT runs clean diesel and CNG buses, and is purchasing

new clean diesel and CNG buses.“We are also looking at electric-hybrid buses for our circulator

system that would be a partof our CCT family of servic-es,” DiMassimo said. “Thenew circulator service willhelp serve the SunTrust Parkarea (the new Atlanta Bravesstadium).”

CCT Transit OperationsMonitor Darryl Howelladded: “We are also lookingfor some CNG vehicles for ourparatransit service as well.”CCT has a no idling policy.

System officials say dieselexhaust from idling busesposes a health risk to the com-munity at large and alsowastes fuel and financialresources. This means no moreidling buses to warm buses incooler weather, or to cool themin warmer temperatures.DiMassimo said because of

the extensive developmentthat has taken place over the years in the Southeast, a comprehensiveapproach to public transportation has taken hold. “All parts of the Southeast are starting to embrace and understand

that moving forward in the future, we need our roads, we need ourbridges, we need all these things. We also need a great public transitsystem so we have a full-body transportation network,” DiMassimosaid. “We need a network that offers many options and choices of howto move around.”


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Left to right are Paratransit Manager Arthur Gibson, Paratransit Supervisor Jamal Mainor and Paratransit Dispatcher Yolanda Hazelton.


The First FLEX Bus Routes In Georgia

One new option for CCT patrons is thesystem’s new FLEX service. FLEXallows riders to make advanced reser-

vations for curbside bus service. “We just started three FLEX bus routes in

our South Cobb area,” DiMassimo said.“They are the first FLEX bus routes inGeorgia. We have looked to successful simi-lar operations in Florida and other places upthe East Coast and used them as the basis forbuilding our program.“FLEX bus is sort of a hybrid between

demand/response and on-call services. Weare very excited about the opportunity for itto provide a very efficient and effective wayof serving some areas of the county wherethere are not enough riders for a regular fixed-route service. We arelooking for the opportunity to develop other FLEX routes throughoutthe county, where those similar kinds of situations exist. Anyone canride a FLEX route. People can either call and make an appointment orcan be picked up at a collection point. It is a combination of both. It isa curb-to-curb service.“We are also completing an environmental assessment for a project

called Connect Cobb. This involves looking at future opportunities forrapid transit, or a higher capacity transit option in the Cobb Parkway cor-ridor from Kennesaw State all the way down through Cumberland, and

then connecting into Atlanta.”Another service CCT offers is its Mobility Voucher Program. The

voucher program gives paratransit eligible residents of Cobb County,residing outside the CCT paratransit service area, the opportunity toarrange for private transportation services. These trips are paid with trans-portation vouchers riders can purchase at a discounted rate. The programis for people from age 18 to 59.CCT’s paratransit fleet consists of 25 buses. “Our paratransit service logged 58,000 unlinked passenger trips last

year, while traveling 496,000 miles,” Howell said. “Like our fixed-route


Pictured is the CCT Paratransit Facility. The transit system’s paratransit fleet consists of 25 buses. The service logged 58,000 unlinked passenger trips last year, while traveling 496,000 miles.


service, our paratransit interfaces with MARTA. We have inter-agencycooperation where a person calls our system to arrange a paratransit tripfor a location somewhere in Atlanta. We call MARTA and we arrange theexchange for that passenger.”Negotiating a public transit system can be a daunting task, especially

for senior citizens, and new riders unfamiliar with how a particular tran-sit operation works. CCT offers training to help people have a successfuland enjoyable trip.“For example, we took a group of seniors on a field trip to the Cobb

County Federal Reserve,” Franklin said. “The day before, we conducteda training session. We told them how to use the fare box, etc. Our traveltrainer met them at a location and was with them every step of the way.Also, whenever we have the opportunity, we offer travel training for stu-dents.”DiMassimo added: “We have travel training for people who use the

system everyday. We may not be with them after that first trip, but wetrain people how to utilize the system.”CCT also offers trip planning tools for customers to utilize, including

its GoCCT Locator found on its website, www.cobbcounty.org/cct. Thesystem is also on Google Transit and ATLtransit. According to www.atltransit.org, “ATLtransit is a collaborative effort

of metro Atlanta’s four major transit providers — MARTA, GRTA(Georgia Regional Transportation Authority), CCT and Gwinnett CountyTransit (GCT), working with the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) —to provide a single portal of information and resources for customers whowant to ride transit in metro Atlanta. “Customers can use this site to plan a trip and find options for paying

the fare and connecting among systems. The site is designed to allow thetransit agencies to learn from customers what information and resourceswill best help as they move throughout the region on transit.”ATLtransit’s website can be accessed on CCT’s Web page.

Making Sure Passengers Are Safe

As incidents of violence in public places seem to make the news on aregular basis, many people are concerned about safety while travel-ing. At CCT, the safety of passengers is a top priority. All the system’s

buses have security cameras and CCT works closely with local law enforce-ment and other appropriate agencies to best ensure passengers stay safe.“We are fortunate that the incidents on our system have been very minor,”

DiMassimo said. “We have great police departments in Cobb County andMarietta that support us. If there is an incident at a shelter, bus stop, station oron a bus, it gets dealt with immediately. The same is true if there is an emer-gency on a bus. We had an incident recently where a patron was having aseizure. The situation was dealt with quickly, and the person was fine. Thesekinds of incidents are rare on our system, but, in the world we live in, thingshappen.”Howell said Homeland Security personnel visited CCT recently and

reviewed security arrangements on the system’s property, making suggestionson improvements.“Part of the Homeland Security visit involved bomb scare training — what

to do if a suspicious package is found on a bus, that sort of thing,” Howellsaid.Howell has also reached out to local law enforcement to arrange emergency

training exercises. DiMassimo recalled training last year with law enforce-ment that revealed a potential problem with advertising bus wraps. Initially,the wraps were designed so that riders could see out, but people outside thebus couldn’t see in.Working with law enforcement, it became apparent that rider safety was in

jeopardy if, during an emergency situation, police could not see what wasgoing on inside a bus. Subsequently, based on the information gained duringthe training exercise with police, CCT made suggestions to its vendor on how


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A.R. Lintern, a division of Therma-Tech Engineering, Inc.24900 CapitalRedford, MI 48239 USA313-537-5330E-Mail: [email protected]: www.thermatechengineering.comCompany Officers : Ron O’Dell, PresidentProducts: Therma-Tech Engineering designs andmanufactures complete HVAC systems for the spe-cialty vehicle market. This includes low cost auxiliaryheaters to complex heater/defroster/air conditioningsystems. It supports the trasit bus, school bus, military,construction, agriculture, and all-electric vehicle seg-ments. The company is vertically integrated and pro-vides a product to meet the rigorous demands of spe-cialty vehicles. 15

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles

See Ad On Page 2851165 Greenfield Pkwy.Middlebury, IN 46540 USA574-825-6472Website: www.arbocsv.comCompany Officers: Don Robers, President/CEOProducts: ARBOC Specialty Vehicles is a manufac-turer of cost effective low-floor buses. The companyis known for bringing innovative solutions to thetransportation industry since 2009. ARBOC SpecialtyVehicles pioneered the low floor cutaway bus technol-ogy that allows for vehicle access for passengers of allabilities including passengers with special needs.Current production models include: Spirit of Mobility,Spirit of Freedom and Spirit of Liberty. 15

ARI-HETRA12775 Randolph Ridge LaneManassas, VA 20109 USA800-562-3250/703-359-6265 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.ari-hetra.comCompany Officers: Robert PenenburghProducts: Privately held company offering heavy-duty mobile lifting equipment, exhaust extraction sys-tems and wheel service equipment. 15

Atlantic Detroit Diesel-Allison

See Ad On Page 14180 Route 17 S, PO Box 950Lodi, NJ 07644201-489-5800Website: www.atlanticdda.comProducts: Sells and services diesel and alternativefuel engines, transmissions and related components,parts and accessories, for equipment serving vari-ous on- and off-highway markets. 08

ATR Transmission Remanufacturing, Inc.401 Terrace Dr.Mundelein, IL 60060 USA866-738-7267E-Mail: [email protected]: www.atreman.comCompany Officers: Richard Kuempel, Pres -ident/CEO; Deanna Kuempel, Vice President; DavidKalov, CFO; Gilbert Sanchez, COOProducts: An ISO-certified remanufacturer of fleettransmissions. Specializes in Allison Transmissions aswell as light duty fleet transmissions to cover all busesin a fleet. ATR has warehouse locations in the UnitedStates and Canada for fast delivery. Products comewith a four year/unlimited mile warranty - parts andlabor. 15

Autex Automative Devices Ltd.90 Wakefield Ave.Staten Island, NY 10314 USA718-983-9898Website: www.autexacs.comCompany Officers: Miguel Gaglio, Jason Gaglio,Michael Gaglio, Peter Cappellino, Frank AmbrosiaProducts: Manufacturer of heavy-duty windshieldwiper systems for coach and transit. Specializes in air-



to-electric conversions kits. Full line of wiper bladesfor coach and transit. 15

Auto Meter Technologies

111 Somonauk St.Sycamore, IL 60178 USA815-991-2267 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.oem.autometer.comCompany Officers: Jeff King, President/CEO; GaryHumbert, Vice President Commercial Products &Product Development; Brett Littlefield, Global SalesManagerProducts: LCD, liquid-filled, digital and analoginstrumentation products; CAN instrumentation;health and usage monitoring systems; eventlogger/recorders; digital video recorders; tire pressureand temperature monitoring systems; battery, startingand charging system analyzers; battery chargers; cus-tom OEM instrumentation solutions and commercial-off-the-shelf vehicle system display products. 15

BAE Systems, HybriDrive® Solutions1098 Clark St.Endicott, NY 13760 USA607-770-2083Website: www.hybridrive.comProducts:Offers HybriDrive® transit propulsion sys-tems. Nearly 4,000 systems in service worldwide.BAE Systems now also offer HybriDrive Series-E.HybriDrive propulsion enables bus accessories to run100 percent electric. Also provides new electric drivemodes, including “engine-off” capability. HybriDriveSeries-E’s new electric drive modes: Start/Stop Drive,Quiet Drive, Depot Drive, and Silent Drive. 13

Bauer Compressors Inc.1328 Azalea Garden Rd.Norfolk, VA 23502 USA757-852-2403E-Mail: [email protected]: www.bauercomp.comCompany Officers: Tony Bayat, PresidentProducts: Introducing the next generation of largecapacity CNG compressors, the C26 X-Fill series.Spanning the 125 - 175 HP range and featuringBauer’s new high inlet pressure compressor.Complements the existing range in Bauer’s CNG sys-tems portfolio. The C26 X-Fill is engineered toachieve large capacity performance in an attractiveand quiet package. Suitable for densely populatedareas where low noise and visual appeal are impor-tant. 14

Bauer’s Intelligent Transportation / Coach Sales

See Ad On Page 34Pier 50San Francisco, CA 94158 USA415-595-8164

Website: www.coachsales.comProducts: Motorcoaches, limousines and other luxu-ry vehicles. 10

Bergen Auto Upholstery Co., Inc.

375 North St.Secaucus, NJ 07094 USA201-457-9100 FAX: 201-457-9103E-Mail: [email protected]: www.bergenseat.comProducts: Seat replacement and complete interiorrefurbishing, including seat covers, ceilings, side-walls, lav area, under racks, dash, entrance door. Partsdistributor for American, National and Amaya seatparts with large inventory in stock. Offers a completecleaning service, seat cover shampooing, seat framecleaning, cleaning of sidewalls and A/C ducts, andshampooing of any carpeted surface. Bergen roadcrew will install on location. 14

Bitimec International Inc.

15 E. Putnam Ave.Greenwich, CT 06830877-637-1900/203-340-9388E-Mail: [email protected]: www.bitimec.comProducts: Bus washing for the 21st century. State-of-the-art single-brush machines feature: all-stainless-steel frames; brush-only inclination; electric, batteryor diesel power; double controls, to work in two direc-tions; totally self-contained; low maintenance; andsoap, wash and rinse a full-size coach in approximate-ly 6-8 minutes. 15

BITZER US, Inc.

See Ad On Page 314080 Enterprise WayFlowery Branch, GA 30024 USA770-718-2900E-Mail: [email protected]: www.bitzerus.comCompany Officers : Matthew LishProducts: Provides bus/coach air conditioning com-pressors. Product range covers all compressor tech-nologies, from reciprocating to scroll and screw com-pressors. BITZER bus air conditioning compressorsare designed to excel within the harsh environment of

today’s engine compartments. BITZER’s bus air con-ditioning compressors offer capacity to cool coaches,school buses and transit buses, including larger articu-lated and double-decker vehicles. 15

Bode North America, Inc.

660 John Dodd Rd.Spartanburg, SC 29303 USA864-578-9683E-Mail: [email protected]: www.bodenorthamerica.comProducts:Made in the USA, Bode designs and deliv-ers entry systems for practically any kind of train orbus. Energy efficient electric CADS door for transitbuses is easy to install, low maintenance, and lowpower consumption. The CADS is integrated in therotating column, saving space, adjusts itself and opensand closes evenly. The Bode Diagnosis Software Tool(HARDI) has been developed for use on Windowsbased computers. Graphic interface is self-explainingand allows the selection of more than 10 languages.Member of the Schaltbau group, a provider of techni-cal components and systems worldwide. 15

Brasco International Inc.32400 Industrial DriveMadison Heights, MI 48071 USA800-893-3665E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.brasco.comProducts: 100 percent in-house design and fabrica-tion, made in Detroit, MI. Products include bus stopshelters, BRT station shelters, bike shelters, transitshelters, solar powered LED safety bollards, wind-screens, advertising boxes, solar powered ad boxretrofits, custom glass etching, roof retrofits, benches,bike racks, waste receptacles, shopping cart corrals,advertising signs, solar lighting retrofits, shade shel-ters, leaning rails, covered walkways and canopies. 14

Braun Corporation, The631 West 11th St.Winimac, IN 46996 USA800-THE-LIFTE-Mail: [email protected]: www.braunlift.comProducts: Offers a full line of commercial and per-sonal wheelchair accessible conversion vehicles andmini-vans to fit the needs of customers with everylevel of disability. Develops products designed toincrease the ability and versatility of customers. Thecompany is supported by a worldwide network ofdealers ready to assist in the delivery and service of allBraun products. 13

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC535 Marriott Dr., 8th FloorNashville, TN 37214 USA330-697-4497Fax: 330-572-5039E-Mail: [email protected]: www.bridgestonefirestonemileagesales.comCompany Officers: Warren Dickinson, GeneralManager; Karl Webb, Eastern Division Manager; JoesephLeipart, Western Division ManagerProducts: Provides lease, sales and service of light truck,



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commercial and specially-designed mileage tires,retreads, wheels and tire service equipment. 15

Budget Truck and Auto Body, Inc.2027 W. Avalon Rd.Janesville, WI 53546 USA608-756-0861E-Mail: [email protected]: www.budgettruckandauto.comProducts: Budget Truck and Auto is an established onestop shop, guaranteed to satisfy fleet repair needs. Withover 40 years of experience, Budget Truck and Auto isa full-service collision center in the Midwest.Recommended by insurance companies for qualitywork and customer service. Can take care of collision,fabrication, frame straightening, vinyl graphics, andcustom paint needs. Technicians are trained and certi-fied by industry manufacturers including Prevost,Temsa, and Motor Coach Industries. Services include:custom paint, fabrication, fiberglass, lifts, vinyl graph-ics, collision repair, frame straightening, certified weld-ing, boats, buses, motorcoaches, and free loaner cars. 15

BusesOnline.com325 Route 125Brentwood, NH 03833 USA603-679-2800E-Mail: [email protected]: www.busesonline.comCompany Officers: Jim MichaudProducts: BusesOnline.com is an online marketplacefor the bus industry. Buy and sell buses,motorhomes, schoolbuses, minibuses, transits, trol-leys, limos and more. A one-time charge, no com-missions or extra fees. Free Bus Parts Classifieds -Sell surplus or outdated parts. Free Help Wantedclassifieds for the bus industry - post a job/find a job.Find products and services in Online ServicesDirectory - just for buses. 15

busHive Software313 Ushers Rd.Ballston Lake, NY 12019 USA518-877-2507E-Mail: [email protected]: www.bushive.comCompany Officers:Mike Hinckley, President; BrianMann, Director of Sales & MarketingProducts: Specializes in three core areas: chartermanagement, driver compliance and vehicle mainte-nance. Its charter management platform managesquotes, contracts, driver itineraries, invoices, dis-patching and driver payroll. Driver compliance mod-ule tracks and monitors all federal, state and a compa-ny’s driver requirements. Also tracks infractions suchas speeding tickets, accidents, complaints andabsences. Vehicle maintenance module warns whenpreventative maintenance is coming due. It tracks allparts, labor and fuel costs associated with a fleet. 15

Bus & Truck of Chicago, Inc.7447 S. Central Ave., Suite BBedford Park, IL 60638 USA773-523-6003E-Mail: [email protected]: www.busntruckchicago.comCompany Officers: Barry Hornecker, President;Mike Iambor, Vice President; Randy Westergaard,CFOProducts: Repair and manufacturing of small andlarge buses, including mechanical, electrical, suspen-sions, air conditioning and body repairs for all typesof buses. Accident, collision repairs and completerefinishing available. A 65-foot paint booth is at com-pany’s facility. 15

BYD Motors1800 S. Figueroa St.Los Angeles, CA 90015 USA

213-748-3980Website: www.byd.comProducts: Electric bus manufacturer. 14

C.E. Niehoff & Co.2021 Lee St.Evanston, IL 60202 USA847-866-6030E-Mail: [email protected]: www.CENiehoff.comProducts: An employee-owned American compa-ny, specializing in the design and manufacture ofheavy-duty brushless alternators. Its brushless alter-nators are designed with the most demanding appli-cations in mind, to minimize downtime and maxi-mize operating efficiencies. Models are customizedfor niche markets with a wide range of output capa-bilities and a variety of market specific features.CEN alternators are designed to withstand chaff,dust and corrosive agents of agriculture, construc-tion, marine and mining environments. The brush-less design eliminates internal arcing, making itgood for operation in volatile environments. Theefficiency of CEN’s design requires less enginehorsepower and fuel to produce the output requiredin the emergency vehicle, railroad, bus and militarymarkets. 08

Cable Car Classics, Inc.3239 Rio Lindo AvenueHealdsburg, CA 95448 USA800-349-1873, 707-433-6810E-Mail: [email protected]: www.cablecarclassics.comProducts: Provides customers with advantages ofvintage-style trolleys, plus reliability of heavy-dutylow floor transit buses. The company’s trolleys helpincrease ridership and community goodwill.Continues to offer purpose-built trolley models with



authentic trolley styling such as hourglass walls, lightand airy cupola ceilings, solid brass rails, extensiveinterior wood trim and open-air seating options. 13

Cable Car Concepts821 Shunpike Rd.Cape May, NJ 08204 USA609-884-5230Products: Originators of the themed trackless trol-ley. Facilities are located in Cape May, NJ, andStarke, FL. Its trackless trolleys are road worthyreplicas of San Francisco-area on-track counterparts,operating on rubber tires with standard or alternativefuel engines. 06

Camira

See Ad On Page 422476 Waldorf Court NWGrand Rapids, MI 49544 USA616-288-0655 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.camirafabrics.comCompany Officers: Steve Bullas, Chairman & CEO;Andrew Schofield, Group Sales & MarketingDirector; Nick Brown, Finance Director; RuneAkselberg, President, Camira Group, Inc.; TerryColbert, Director of SalesProducts: Total fabric solutions for passenger trans-port interiors where heavy-duty contact and technicalperformance is a must. Design and manufacturingexpertise covers not just the traditional plush wool

moquettes, but also lighter weight pile fabrics withadded design and texture; contemporary flat weavefabrics for seating; leather, vinyl, and a wide range ofancillary interior trim fabrics for piping, headrests,wall side and ceiling finishes; and curtaining withinmass passenger interiors.

Transportation fabric collection includes Aura,Dimension, Elements, Fusion, Quantum and Vigoras well as offering custom made design services.Added fabric protection comes from Defender,Camira’s triple action, long-lasting fabric treat-ment, an invisible protective shield making fabricsani-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-stain.Represented by Wagner & Associates (phone 919-552-4466) and BusTex Corp (phone 303-404-0890). 15

Carlyle Compressor

See Ad On Page 256304 Thompson Rd.Syracuse, NY 13221 USA315-432-3096E-Mail: [email protected]: www.carlylecompressor.comCompany Officers : Chris Sorensen, Sales ManagerProducts: Carlyle 05G and 05K open-drive compres-sors are designed for air conditioning and refrigerationapplications. The compressor is approved to operatewith R-134a and R-4-4A refrigerants. 15

CH Bus Sales, Inc. (Temsa Exclusive Distributor)

See Ad On Page 71645 Lyndale Ave., North, Suite 102Faribault, MN 55021 USA507-331-7911E-Mail: [email protected]: www.chbussales.com Company Officers: Robert Foley, President & CEO;Duane Geiger, Executive Vice President of Sales andServiceProducts: Exclusive distributor of Temsa motor-coaches in the United States, offering the TS30,TS35, and TS45 Temsa products. Temsa uses highquality production standards stressing customer sat-isfaction. The Temsa TS30 and TS35 coaches arethe only integral designed 30-and 35-foot coachesin the United States. The TS45 full-sized coach,introduced in 2014, has safety features as standard


options. Temsa coaches are constructed from stain-less steel for extra durability and safety and are test-ed to ensure the highest standards.They areequipped with a Cummins/ Allison driveline.Focused on an after-sales service for parts and war-ranty support, technical assistance, driver training,and repair services. Expanding to new locationsthroughout the United States. 15

Champion Bus Inc.331 Graham Rd.Imlay City, MI 48444 USA800-776-4943 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.championbus.comCompany Officer: Jamie Lipka, Vice President ofSales

Products: Champion Bus, Inc., a subsidiary ofAllied Specialty Vehicles (ASV), manufacturessmall- and medium-sized commercial buses forpublic transit, paratransit, parking, airport,hotel/resort, assisted living, group tour, churchand university markets. Founded in 1953,Champion Bus was the first bus manufacturer tobecome QVM certified by the Ford MotorCompany. All bus models are manufactured at thecompany’s ISO 9001 certified facility in ImlayCity, MI, and are Altoona tested, FMVSS/CMVSScompliant, and have passed FMVSS No. 220 andECE r.66 rollover safety tests. Backed by a dealernetwork in North America, provides delivery ofreplacement parts, customer serivce and technicalsupport. 15

Chestnut Ridge Foam, Inc.

See Ad On Page 38443 Warehouse Drive, P.O. Box 781 Latrobe, PA 15650 USA724-537-9000 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.chestnutridgefoam.comCompany Officers: Carl Ogburn, President; GeorgeRomanish, Vice President, OPS; Robert Bologna,CFO; Anthony Tomasello, Sales ManagerProducts: SAFGUARD XL fire-resistant seat cush-ioning complies with F.T.A. fire safety criteria. SAF-GUARD XL eliminates the profuse burning andknown fire hazards associated with FMVSS 302 cush-ioning if exposed to open flame ignition sources.Provides the fire performance needed in today’s envi-ronment. The use of F.T.A. fire performance criteriahelps avoid the potential for individual and transitauthority liability. A DVD is available showing com-parative fire performance tests of completed bus seats.This DVD is an educational tool, demonstrating howfire will impact bus interiors when seats are exposed toa minor ignition source. Fire-resistant cushioning isavailable to all seating manufacturers for O.E.M. vehi-cles. SAFGUARD XL represents advancements in seatcushioning durability and comfort. CR SAFGUARDXL can be added to new vehicle seating specifications.Contact us for condensed specification verbiage. 15

Classic Trolley836 Mason Way, Medford, OR 97501800-460-3934Website: www.classictrolley.comProducts: Hand-crafted trolleys mounted on pre-manufactured chassis. 10

Clean Energy3020 Old Ranch Parkway, Suite 400Seal Beach, CA 90740 USA562-493-2804Website: www.cleanenergyfuels.comProducts: Provider of natural gas for transportationin North America with a customer base in the refuse,transit, shuttle, taxi, police, interstate trucking, airportand municipal fleet markets. 06

Clean Seal, Inc.

See Ad On Page 2220900 West Ireland Rd., P.O. Box 2919South Bend, IN 46680-2919 USA800-366-3682, 574-299-1888 Website: www.CleanSeal.comProducts: Offering extruded EPDM, Neoprene,


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Silicone and Nitrile seals to the transportation, recre-ational vehicle, marine and appliance markets. Alsooff ers vulcanizing services for endless seal applica-tions and body side moldings. Supplier of extrudedrubber seals and gaskets. Extruded rubber productsavailable for a variety of applications. Ues 3M™(ST) sealing tape adhesives on its rubber sealsdesigned for the automotive industry. Also availableare a variety of molded rubber products includingplugs, bushings, rubber grommets, bumpons andbumpers. Also offers automotive hose products. 09

CMI Enterprises13145 NW 45th Ave.Miami, FL 33054 USA574-226-2977E-Mail: [email protected]: www.cmi-enterprises.comProducts: Bus/coach upholstery, fabric. 14

Coach BrakesP.O. Box 971Reno, NV 89504 USA307-459-0430E-Mail: [email protected]: www.coachbrakes.comProducts: Disc brake pads, disc brake rotors, and fas-teners for MCI, Prevost, Van Hool, Setra, Volvo,Temsa, NABI, New Flyer, Gillig, Alexander Dennisand other motorcoach brands. 15

Coach Glass91302 N. Coburg Industrial WayCoburg, OR 97408 USA800-714-7171

E-Mail: [email protected]: www.coachglass.comProducts: Coach Glass specializes in OEM andreplacement windshields and side glass for motorcoach-es, transit buses, school buses and other specialty vehi-cles. Large inventory and usually two to three day deliv-ery. Four regional distribution centers in Oregon,Arizona, Indiana and Florida. 14

Collins Bus Corporation1415 W. 6th St.South Hutchinson, KS 67505 USA800-533-1850Website: www.collinsbuscorp.comCompany Officers : Matt Scheuler, PresidentProducts:With 47 years in bus manufacturing, CollinsBus Corporation offers the Next Generation Bus—asafe, efficient, Type A bus that offers flexibility in seat-ing and ease of maintenance. Designed to make full useof lean manufacturing—including tightly managedinventories, elimination of wasteful processes, just-in-time delivery, and other factors that can cut costs, notvalue. 15

Columbia Equipment Co., Inc.180-10 93rd Ave. Jamaica, NY 11433 USA800-742-1297, 718-658-5900 Fax: 718-526-4110E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.columbiaequipment.comProducts: Original manufacturer of pre-fabricatedaluminum bus shelters in North America. Specializingin this field since 1961. Offers standard and custom

designs in a variety of sizes and configurations and inall price ranges. Offering bus stop shelters, train stationshelters, windscreens, smoking shelters, walkwaycanopies, information kiosks, ticket vending sheltersand custom street furniture. 12

Complete Coach Works

1863 Service Ct.Riverside, CA 92507 USA800-300-3751E-Mail: [email protected]: www.completecoach.comCompany Officers: Dale Carson, President;Richard Sullivan, Vice President of Sales &MarketingProducts:With over 28 years of service in the trans-portation industry, Complete Coach Works (CCW),and its affiliated companies, Transit SalesInternational (TSI) and Shuttle Bus Leasing (SBL),offer an array of transportation solutions. CCW is aU.S. bus remanufacturing and rehabilitation compa-ny striving to provide cleaner air through innovativedesign and engineering, resulting in the world’s firstand only remanufactured all-electric battery poweredbus. Developed exclusively by CCW, the Zero-Emission Propulsion System (ZEPS) technology wasintegrated to provide customers an affordable routeto eco-friendly transportation. Affiliated companies,




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Continental Corporation

See Ad On Page 306755 Snowdrift Rd.Allentown, PA 18106 USA610-289-0488, ext. 4002Website: www.vdo.com/usaProducts: Continental Commercial Vehicles &Aftermarket develops and manufactures instrumen-tation and accessories. Including off-the-shelf andcustomizable gauges, clusters, TFTs and a line ofsensors and senders; electronic network solutionssuch as the KIBES onboard electronics systemwhich replaces conventional electronics andwiring harnesses with multiplex architecture;advanced cockpit solutions designed to help elim-inate ergonomic defects and reduce physical andpsychological stress on drivers; camera systems,including the ProViu 360-degree surround sys-tem; and VDO RoadLog, a regulatory compliancesystem. 14

CPACEX Solutions118 Industrial Dr.Kennedale, TX 76060 USA800-974-7383E-Mail: [email protected]: www.cpacex.com

Products: CPACEX Solutions, a division ofMontgomery Manufacturing, of Kennedale, TX,offers the Ultra Powrpak Series. Over 30 years ofexperience in formulating and manufacturing.CPACEX now offers the ULTRA line. Whether it’san overnight stay or multi-day trip, the ULTRA linehas a packet to fit specific needs. For customerslooking for a totally natural product, the companyrecommends the “Bio Powrpak.” To complement thepackets, CPACEX offers a line of ready-to-use orconcentrated toilet treatments in a variety of fran-grances. Line also includes: coach wash, maskingsprays, fragrance stixs, degreasers, cleaners and handsanitizers. 15

Crompion International341 Third St. Baton Rouge, LA 70801 USA225-343-4219 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.crompion.comProducts: Designed to stand up to corrosive, abra-sive and cold temperature environments, CrompionInternational’s Cromgard Specialty Stainless Steelshave a performance history in the bus and coachindustry. Next-generation stainless steels providestrength, corrosion and abrasion resistance, durabili-ty and low maintenance, as well as good weldabilityand formability. Used by a variety of bus and coach companies in

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Website: www.crosspointkinetics.comProducts: A subsidiary of Cummins Crosspoint,LLC, develops and delivers solutions that conserve,capture and reuse energy. The company’s KineticsHybrid is a parallel electric system for class 3-7 pub-lic transit and shuttle buses as well as light trucks. Thesystem stores energy from regenerative braking in itsultracapacitors and releases that energy on vehiclelaunch for more power and up to 30 percent better fueleconomy. The Kinetics Hybrid can help fleets preventup to 30 percent of harmful emissions for a healthiercommunity and planet. Because it is “bolt-on” ready,the FTA/Altoona approved Kinetics Hybrid is a fastway for public transit agencies to green their fleets.Features a team of engineers and experts who aretrained to deliver energy capturing solutions. 15

Cummins Inc.500 Jackson St., Mail Code 60401Columbus, IN 47201 USA812-377-9426Website: www.cumminsengines.comProducts: Cummins Inc., is a corporation of comple-mentary business units that design, manufacture, dis-tribute and service engines and related technologies,including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtra-tion, emission solutions and electrical power genera-tion systems. 12

Curved Glass Distributors72 Chapel St.Derby, CT 06418 USA800-243-6546Website: www.curvedglassdist.com,www.autobusglassdistributors.com

Products: Supplier of replacement bus glass wind-shields and side windows for coaches. 10

CzechMate Lumber Corp.P.O. Box 3352Mooresville, NC 28117 USA704-660-9194 E-Mail: [email protected] Officers: Julie M. MoDrak, President/Owner; Guy M. MoDrak, Sales Manager, WoodProducts TechnologistProducts: CzechMate is a 20-plus year supplier toSiemens Transportation, METRO St. Louis, METRAChicago, and other manufacturers providing sub-assemblies to the light/heavy passenger rail andbus/RV industries. Provides: plywood, balsa and alu-minum/SST honeycomb-cored laminates for wallsand ceilings, windscreens, bulkheads, doors and oper-ator cabinetry. Also supply PlyMetal flooring,Delignit FRCW flooring, Bullet-Security Panels(BSP), and Micarta laminated panels. Have shippedvestibule doors and door-hangar systems with univer-sal joints. Panels are either waterjet or CNC-routed tosupplier drawings, with SST hinges, kick-plates andother hardware, and can be shipped in bus/railcar kitsfor ease of installation. AU.S.-certified woman-ownedbusiness. 15

D&W Diesel, Inc.1503 Clark St. Rd.Auburn, NY 13021 USA800-824-0151/315-253-2324E-Mail: [email protected]: ww.dwdiesel.comCompany Officers: Doug Wayne and Dave Wayne

Products: Offers new and remanufactured compo-nents from factory trained and certified technicians.Can help reduce downtime with its large inventoryand competitive pricing. In business for 40 years,new and remanufactured products include: Dieselfuel injection pumps and injectors, engine air com-pressors, air conditioning compressors,condenser/evaporator motors, turbochargers, fanclutches, EGR coolers, alternators, starters, charge aircoolers, water pumps, fuel additives, filtration, andhose and clamps. 15

Daytech Limited70 Disco RoadToronto, ON M9W 1L9 CANADA877-329-1907 Fax: 416-675-7183E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.daytechlimited.comProducts: ANorth American manufacturer of pre-fab-ricated transit shelters, bike shelters, canopies, streetfurniture and transit signage. Over 60,000 productinstallations from Florida to Alaska, and offering anassortment of standard products. Can customize shel-ters for exact requirements. 13

DEFEOParts for Allison Transmissions115 Commerce Dr.Brookfield, CT 06804 USA203-775-1950E-Mail: [email protected]: www.defeomfg.comCompany Officers: Anthony P. DefeoProducts: Replacement parts for AllisonTansmissions, as well as renewed Allison



Transmissions. A full comprehensive line of parts forAllison transmissions, such as seal kits, sensors, sole-noids, filters, hard parts, clutches, bushings,ECU/TCMs, torque convertors, accumulators, andshifters. 15

De Leo Transportation Fabrics

See Ad On Page 3753 Dwight PlaceFairfield, NJ 07004 USA973-439-6801 FAX: 973-439-6815E-Mail: [email protected]: www.deleotf.comCompany Officers: Ismail Arsland, Craig De LeoProducts: De Leo Transportation Fabrics offers highquality velvets for bus, motorcoach and light rail fab-rics to public and private transportation industries.Partnered with Epengle, a European transportationfabric manufacturer, the combined companies haveover 100 years of experience. Offers polyester,acrylic and wool blends. Short production lead times,excellent New Jersey-based customer service and on-time deliveries. 15

Detroit Diesel13400 West Outer Dr.Detroit, MI 48239 USA313-259-5082

Website: www.demanddetroit.comProducts: Manufacturer of EPA 2014 diesel engines,axles, and Virtual Technician Telematics on-boarddiagnostics system. Service locations across NorthAmerica with large parts availability. 13

Diamond Manufacturing Inc.

See Ad On Page 442330 Burlington N. Kansas City, MO 64116 USA800-343-1009 Website: www.diamondmfg.comProducts:Diamond Manufacturing offers a line of farecollection equipment to the transit industry. Suppliestraditional, manual fare boxes, donation boxes and afare box with a remote fare dump option. Diamond’straditional fare boxes are the round units (Models H, E-5, D), which are designed to accept coins, tokens andtickets; and, rectangular units (Models RV, SV, XV,NV), which are designed to accept dollar bills, coins,tokens, tickets, passes and similar fare media. Donationboxes come in three sizes to fit most applications. Unitscan be mounted in a variety of ways: on the modestypanel or stanchion pole in either a vertical or horizontalposition. Models F-1 and F-24 remote dump fare boxescan be mounted away from the driver with a push but-ton dump feature. These models can be paired withsmart card readers. 14

Distinctive Systems Inc.131 1/2 S. Washington St.Binghamton, NY 13903 USA646-448-9981E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.distinctive-systems.com/usCompany Officers: Don Greenglass, BobHopwoodProducts: Supplier of software to the coach indus-try. Established for 30 years, over 750 operatorsrely on one or more of the company’s latestMicrosoft SQL-based systems for the efficientmanagement of their companies. The main systemsinclude its Coach Manager Charter and ContractBooking System, the Tour Booking System and theVehicle Maintenance System. Excellent reputationfor updating its applications with additional func-tionality, on an ongoing basis. 15

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DoubleMap429 N. Pennsylvania St., Suite 401Indianapolis, IN 46204 USA855-463-6655E-Mail: [email protected]: www.doublemap.comCompany Officers: Peter SerVass, President; IlyaRekhter, CEO; Eric Jiang, CTOProducts: Involved in the Intelligent TransportationSystems (ITS) market -- DoubleMap has grown from40 to 80 clients in the last year, and has multi-milliondollars in revenue on its SaaS platform. Recognizedrecently as the three co-founders were included inInc.'s 10th 30 Under 30 list—a platform recognizingyoung entrepreneurs. Provides a complete CAD/AVLsolution with a Google-centric approach, along withother features such as farebox integration, voiceannouncements, passenger counting, on-board cam-eras, etc. Looks and feels easy-to-use for allDoubleMap users. Can create custom built-solutions.15

DriveCam8911 Balboa Ave.San Diego, CA 92123 USA858-430-4000 Website: www.drivecam.com

Products: Identifies and addresses the causes of poordriving by combining sight and sound with real-time,predictive analytics. With over 500 commercial andgovernment fleet clients, monitors 20 billion drivingmiles annually, while protecting more than 400,000drivers worldwide. 13

Driveware23016 Lake Forest Blvd. #A300Laguna Hills, CA 92653 USA800-359-9315 Website: www.driveware.comProducts: Custom software solutions for the trans-portation industry. 13

Durabrake Co.2311 Calle Del MundoSanta Clara, CA 95054 USA408-748-0400E-Mail: [email protected]: www.durabrake.comCompany Officers: Shawn ShroffProducts: Brake rotors, brake discs, brake pads,brake drums. 15

Eberspaecher Climate Control Systems6099A Vipond Dr.Mississauga, ON L5T 2B2 CANANDA800-387-4800E-Mail: [email protected]: www.eberspaecher-na.comProducts: A provider of fuel operated heaters andSutrak air conditioning systems in North America.Provides customers a “best in class product support”package, including in-field service representatives,

on-site and web-based training, call center for techni-cal supports and a number of service dealers throughNorth America. 15

Ecolane1150 1st Ave., Suite 910King of Prussia, PA 19406 USA610-312-0033 ext. 115E-Mail: [email protected]: www.ecolane.comProducts: A flexible, affordable and reliable choicefor transit agency managers, directors and decision-makers with responsibility for implementing easy-to-deploy, scheduling and dispatch solutions. TheEcolane platform restores community engagement topeople who might not otherwise have access to mobil-ity. 14

eFleet Services11920 Forge Pl.Richmond, BC V7A 4V9 CANADA604-241-1441 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.efleetservices.comProducts: Vehicle tracking, dispatch, ticketing sys-tems and electronic onboard recorders. 14

Eldorado Mobility1655 Wall St.Salina, KS 67401 USA866-392-6300E-Mail: [email protected]: www.eldoradomobility.comCompany Officers: Matt Ford, PresidentProducts: ElDorado Mobility, a subsidiary of Allied

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Specialty Vehicles, Inc. (ASV), manufactures wheel-chair-accessible conversion vehicles for personal con-sumer use, commercial transit and taxi markets. TheAmerivan® product line of side and rear loadingToyota, Chrysler and Dodge minivans feature a wideramp and stainless steel floor. Every vehicle producedat the company’s ISO 9001-certified facility in Salina,KS, has met product performance and quality assur-ance standards to meet all applicable FMVSS/CMVSSrequirements for safe and reliable service. Backed bya dealer network in North America, it provides replace-ment parts, customer service and technical support. 15

ElDorado National-California9670 Galena St.Riverside, CA 92509 USA800-338-3211E-Mail: [email protected]: www.enconline.comCompany Officers:Mike Ammann, Vice Presidentof SalesProducts: Began building commercial buses inCalifornia over 30 years ago and has grown to becomea large volume producer of commercial buses inNorth America. Its facility encompasses over 220,000square feet on 17 acres, and is purpose-built for theproduction of commercial buses. Manufactures fivelines of commercial vehicles including the TransmarkRE (including the Transmark tram), XHF, and the lat-est generation low-floor buses—the Passport-HD, E-Z Rider II, and AXESS. Vehicle lengths range from 29to 40 feet, and seated capacities can accommodate upto 49 passengers. These transit bus models have beenFTA/Altoona tested for 10 years/350,000 miles or 12years/500,000 miles. All bus models are availablewith ADA compliant packages. This range of com-mercial products allows ElDorado National to meetspecific needs of multiple market segments includingfixed route transit, airport and university shuttles. 15

Eldorado National-Kansas1655 Wall St.Salina, KS 67401 USA800-850-1287E-Mail: [email protected]: www.enconline.comCompany Officers: Glen Henderson, VicePresident of Sales & MarketingProducts:Manufactures light- and medium-duty mid-size commercial buses for public transit, paratransit,airport, parking, hotel/resort, group tour, assisted liv-ing, church and college/university markets. Availablein a choice of vehicle specifications and seating con-figurations, the company’s Aero bus models rangefrom 19 to 32 feet in length and can seat up to 33 pas-sengers. The lightweight steel-reinforced fiberglasscomposite body structure is durable and meets allindustry performance and safety standards. 15

Elreg Distributors Ltd.2215 Kenmore Ave.Buffalo, NY 14207 USA800-387-4078 Website: www.elreg.comProducts: ISO 9001:2008 registered manufacturerand OEM manufacturer’s representative for: DelcoRemy, Prestolite, C.E. Niehoff, EMP, MP-Pumps,Bosch, Denso, and Mitsubishi. Includes alternatorsand starters. Supplying transportation fleets nationallywith starting and charging products. Programs forrepair, replacement, re-distribution. Inventory inCanada and USA. Specializing in transit buses andhighway coaches. 13

EMP2701 North 30th St.Escanaba, MI 49829 USA906-786-8404E-Mail: [email protected]: www.emp-corp.comProducts: Electrified thermal systems for municipaltranist buses. Designed to improve fuel economy,reduce emissions, improve safety, and enable cost-effective retrofits. 14

Enghouse Transportation

80 Tiverton Court, Suite 800Markham, ON L3R 0G4 CANADA905-946-3200E-mail: [email protected] Site: www.enghousetransportation.comProducts: Provides proven software solutions fortransit including: Sched21 fixed route scheduling;TransView (paratransit scheduling & dispatch);TeleDriver (workforce management); BusLine (fixedroute IVR); HandyLine (paratransit IVR); andCrewLine (operator IVR). 15

Enseicom, Inc.225 Norman,Lachine, QC H8R 1A3 CANADA514-486-2626E-Mail: [email protected]: www.enseicom.comCompany Officer: Constantine Moussis, PresidentProducts: North American manufactuer of electricsigns, billboard structures and street furniture. Staffedwith in-house graphic, technical design teams andstructural engineers, the company is constantlydesigning, researching and developing products withquaility and serviceability, all the while integratingstate-of-the-art green technologies. Its street furnitureproducts are installed and serviced throughout NorthAmerica and the Caribbean. 15

Espar Climate Systems29101 Haggerty RoadNovi, MI 48377 USA800-387-4800 Website: www.espar.comProducts: Espar Climate Control Systems include aircondition and heating systems tailored to customerneeds. Both fuel-operated and PTC-electric heatersare available in a wide selection of BTU ratings. 15

Euramtec

See Ad On Page 2929650 Grand River Ave.Farmington Hills, MI 48336 USA248-473-8660 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.euramtec.comProducts: For over 30 years, Euramtec has providedtop-quaility European styled accessories for transit

buses and coaches. It is prepared to meet most interi-or accessory needs. Dedicated to meeting the chal-lenges in providing competitive, quality products andexcellent service to customers. Supplies interior light-ing, air diffusers, switches, service sets, push buttons,grab handles, and many other transit and coach relat-ed accessories. 15

EverBank Commercial Finance, Inc.5 River Rd., #315Wilton, CT 06897203-761-1414Website: www.everbankcommercialfinance.comProducts: Financial services and leasing. 14

Fare Logistics Corp.#10-4223 Commerce CircleVictoria, BC V8Z 6N6 CANADA800-264-6227, 250-360-0012 Website: www.farelogistics.comProducts: Voyager – a validating electronic farebox;TransFare – electronic fare collection system;Talisman – cashless smartcard solution; TransAdmin – open architecture application; farebox revenue pro-cessing and vaulting options; software solutionsincluding data reporting, configuration managementand integration solutions. 13

Faroex Ltd.P.O. Box 1950, 123 Anson St., Industrial ParkGimli, MB R0C 1B0 CANADA204-489-0180E-Mail: [email protected]: www.faroex.comCompany Officers: Denis Bertrand, President; JeffDore, Chief Operating Officer; Mark Michaluk,Operations ManagerProducts: Large format, fiberglass pultrusions for busand coach bodies, parcel racks, HVAC and interiorlighting. Lightweight, class “A” RIM DCPD busbody panels and access doors. Structural, lightweightpultruded plank or unitized VARTM composite floor-ing for buses and shuttles. Exclusive “Portal” process,affordable RIM tooling for low-volume OEM appli-cations. Patented “Downright Light” bus body tech-nology reduces GVWR by 15 to 20 percent. 15

Fleet Solutions, Inc.6335 Placita NeptunoTuscon, AZ 85710 USA520-906-6161E-Mail: [email protected] Officers:William E. JungenProducts: Voltage sensitive relays, 12 and 24 voltDC, 100-300 amp solid-state. Single dual rectifier iso-lators, autonomous relay (turned on and off by voltagerange), precision solid-state circuit breakers, ORingdiodes, manufacture-perfect switches. 15

FMS Seating7346 W 400NRochester, IN 46975 USA574-542-2001E-Mail: [email protected]: www.fmsseating.comCompany Officers: Christy Nunes, ManagingDirectorProducts: Freedman Mobility Seating (FMS) pro-duces seats for the mobility van market, as well ashigh line seating for the small- and mid-size market. Anew line of executive passenger seats, the EleganzaCollection, includes Bellagio, Napoli, and Triesteseats with three-point seat belts and other options. 15



Fortress Systems International, Inc.

3801 Rose Lake Dr.Charlotte, NC 28217 USA704-405-5000E-Mail: [email protected]: www.fortressmobile.comCompany Officers: Jack Su, CEO; Frank Bowden,Vice PresidentProducts: Fortress Systems is a manufacturer anddistributor of vehicle video surveillance and GPStracking solutions. 15

Freedman Seating Company

4545 W. Augusta Blvd.Chicago, IL 60651 USA773-524-2440E-Mail: [email protected]: www.freedmanseating.comCompany Officers: Craig Freedman, President; DanCohen, Executive Vice President of SalesProducts: Manufactures seats and seating relatedproducts for many different applications. Productlines include bus, rail, marine, delivery truck, special-

ty and commerical vehicle seating. A leading supplierto the U.S. domestic bus and transportation industry.Manufacturing seats for buses, Freedman Seating sup-plies the major OEMs, over 250 bus distributors, thefederal government, and many states and municipali-ties. Includes products for small and mid-size coach-es, paratransit vans and buses, public transit buses,and private bus operators. 15

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation

See Ad On Page 3552 Hyatt St.Gaffney, SC 29341 USA864-487-1700 Website: www.freightlinerchassis.comProducts: The S2C Cutaway: built on a proven shut-tle bus chassis, the front-engine diesel-powered S2CCutaway provides coach designers with options to craftthe coach to fit their customers’ specific business needs,while also satisfying OEMs’ specific production needsfor simplicity and ease of build. Coach manufacturerscan add or remove certain cab amenities, including therear wall, seating, passenger door and roof top door,allowing for a customized product. Manufacturersworking with the FCCC S2C Cutaway benefit from theall-inclusive chassis design because they only need toaddress the vehicle’s body, seating and wheelchaircapabilities. MB-65: The heavy-duty front-engine MB-65 is designed with a lowered engine for a flat-floorcockpit that offers convenience and flexibility to busbody builders. It offers a smooth ride and handling, as

well as 55-degree wheel cut for maneuverability. XBseries: FCCC’s lineup of pusher and front-engine com-mercial bus market chassis offer several rail designconfigurations and meet a wide range of demands forcarrying capacity, power and maneuverability. 12

GEA3475 Board Rd.York, PA 17406 USA717-767-6411E-Mail: [email protected]: www.gea.comProducts: Open-type, FK-series mobile compressors;semi-hermetic, lightweight, aluminum HG-seriesmobile compressors. 15

General Motors LLC100 Renaissance Dr.Detroit, MI 48265 USA313-667-1136 Website: www.gmfleet.comProducts: Chevrolet and GMC cutaway van chassis forschool and shuttle bus applications. GVWRs from9,900 to 14,200 pounds. Engines include 4.8, 6.0 L gas;6.0L liquified petroleum; and 6.6L Duamax diesel.Heavy-duty 6-speed transmission is standard. 13

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595 Supreme Dr.Bensenville, IL 60106 USA877-437-3567 Website: www.gerflortransport.comProducts: Gerflor, a PVC floor covering manufactur-er based in Tarare, France, has announced the launchof its new lightweight floor covering especiallydesigned for the bus and coach industry: the newlightweight Tarabus. Gerflor’s R&D department hasworked closely with bus manufacturers to adapt thisproduct to the evolving needs of the bus industry. Theresult is a lighter floor covering that typically reducesthe weight of vehicles by 110 pounds for a doubledecker bus; and 66 pounds for single deckers. Thelightweight Tarabus is a 0.088 inch thickness floorcovering which meets all the technical requirementsdemanded by the industry: durability, slip resistance,dimensional stability and ease of cleaning. The light-weight Tarabus is now in production. 15

Gigavac6382 Rose Ln.Carpinteria, CA 93013 USA805-684-8401 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.gigavac.comProducts: Contactors and relays ranging from 50A to1000A. Relays and contactors for electric and hybridapplications up to 1500V. Latching/bi-stable contac-tors and battery disconnect switches. Products are her-metically sealed and exceed IP67 and IP69. Partsmade in USA. 14

Gillig Corporation25800 Clawiter Rd.Hayward, CA 94545 USA

510-785-1500Website: www.gillig.comProducts: Producer of transit vehicles. 07

Glaval Bus, Div. of Forest River, Inc.914 CR #1 NElkhart, IN 46514 USA 800-445-2825Website: www.glavalbus.comProducts: Manufacturing transportation solutions forover 30 years. Offering safety, quality and after-mar-ket service. Models include: Sport, Primetime,Universal, Entourage, Titan II, Concorde II, Apollo,Synergy and Legacy. Glaval has been a longtime par-ticipant in providing paratransit and senior friendlyvehicles. Options include ADA-compliant equipmentand floor plans that seat up to 45 passengers. 10

Goshen Coach25161 Leer Dr., Elkhart, IN 46514 USA574-970-6300E-Mail: [email protected]: www.goshencoach.comCompany Officers: Tony Augsburger, Vice Presidentof Sales & Marketing; Matt Petrill, Director ofOperationsProducts: All models designed with a fully welded,unitized steel cage construction. They include: PacerII series - transport up to 14 adults, Altoona-tested andno CDL required, dual door available, Ford or Chevychassis; GCII series - transport up to 25 passengers,nearly 8 feet wide, Altoona-tested, dual door availableFord or Chevy Chassis; Impulse - transport up to 25passengers with dedicated rear luggage or 20 passen-gers with two wheelchair positions, Altoona-tested,Ford or Chevy chassis; G-Force - transport up to 33

passengers, Altoona-tested, F-450 or F-550 chassis;Sentinel - transport up to 45 passengers, Altoona-test-ed, International HC chassis; and Commander - trans-port up to 45 passengers, Freightliner S2C chassis. 15

Grayson Thermal Systems Corporation1809 E. Broadway, Suite 177Oviedo, FL 32765 USA250-580-8754E-Mail: [email protected]: www.graysonts-na.comProducts: Designs and manufactures engine cooling,heating and air conditioning products. Can customize solu-tions. Products can be found worldwide in places such asthe United States, Canada, Poland, Spain, Holland, UnitedKingdom, New Zealand and Australia. 14

GRI Pumps (Gorman-Rupp Industries)180 Hines Ave.Bellville, OH 44813 USA419-886-3001 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.GRIpumps.comCompany Officer:Michael Hill, PresidentProducts: Designs and manufactures fluid pumps forthe Original Equipment Market. Products include:magnetic drive circulation pumps, magnetic drivecentrifugal pumps, gear pumps, bellows meteringpumps. Applications include, but are not limited to,hydronic heating and cooling in the transportation andRV markets, alternative power units, fluid circulation,chillers, and marine fuel cells. 15

Hadley2503 Marina Dr., Elkhart, IN 46514 USA574-266-3700 Website: www.hadleyadvantage.comProducts: Supplier of components and solutions forthe Class 5-8 truck, tractor, trailer, transit and shut-tle bus, RV, motorcoach, and specialty vehicle mar-kets and associated aftermarket distribution.Products include air horns, height control valves forchassis/cab air suspension systems, truck mirrors,transit mirrors, mini 12/24 volt DC air compressorsfor a variety of applications, and fully integratedinterior lighting systems/luggage racks for transit,shuttle and motorcoach vehicles. Offers includevalue-added “Smart” products and systems. 13

Handi-Hut, Inc.

See Ad On Page 653 Grunwald St. Clifton, NJ 07013 USA973-614-1800 E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.handi-hut.comProducts: Designing and manufacturing bus stop,bicycle and smoking shelters since 1970, as well asoverhead canopies. All shelters are shipped in pre-fab-ricated sections that are easily installed on-site andmake low cost shipping possible. Shelters can be madewith advertising panels or stand alone ad panels thatretrofit to existing shelters. New dusk-to-dawn solarlight kit attaches in minutes to any shelter with just 8screws. The illuminated shelter provides security andpromotes the bus stop. 14


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Hanover Displays1601 Tonne Rd.Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 USA773-334-9934E-Mail: [email protected]: www.hanoverdisplays.comCompany Officers: Gavin Williams, CEO; TimMark, Vice President Sales & Marketing; SteveColquhoun, TreasurerProducts: Manufacturers of passenger informationsystems; destination signs (amber, white and fullcolor); stop announcement systems (voice and LED orTFT displays); and wayside signs. Offers a 10 yearwarranty. 15

Harbor Graphics375 Urbandale Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 USA269-927-6500E-Mail: [email protected]: www.vomela.comProducts: Design, production and installation of busand coach graphics and signage. 15

Hella Aglaia Mobile Vision100 Avenue BessetteSaint Jean-sur-Richelieu QC J2X 2N4 CANANDA514-316-8398E-Mail: [email protected]: www.people-sensing.comCompany Officers: Heinz SchefoldProducts: Passenger and people counting solutionsfor mobile and stationary applications. APC-R prod-uct line for bus, rail, community shuttle and peoplemovers. 15

Hidral GobelCalle Titanio, 5 y 7Torrejón de Ardoz (Madrid) 28850 SPAIN+34 91 677 00 95E-Mail: [email protected]: www.hidralgobel.comProducts: Wheelchair lifts, tie-downs and ramps forbuses. 15

Hometown Trolley, Inc.

P.O. Box 185, Crandon, WI 54520 USA715-478-5090E-Mail: [email protected]: www.hometowntrolley.comCompany Officers: Kristina Pence-Dunow, Owner/CEO; Joey Dunow, Technical Support; Dustin Pence,Production/COO; Jessica Pence, MarketingProducts: Family owned and operated, DBE certifiedmanufacturing business. Hometown Trolleys havebeen delivered to satisfied customers for the past threedecades. “American-Made” and custom built byskilled craftsmen, to the specifications of customers.Can produce a trolley to accommodate all levels oftransportation, ranging from small private touringcompanies to major city transportation needs. Buildsfront engine, rear engine, heavy duty, straight rail andlow-floor, and full electric trolleys as well as trolley

replica mobile vending models and “Trolley” busstops to provide a complete trolley themed route.Trolleys are produced on gas, diesel and alternativefuel chassis ranging from 16 to 42 passenger models,with every transit option and component available. Committed to continually improving the quality of itsproducts to exceed customer expectations and providetop customer service for the life of each trolley pro-duced. 15

IBIS Electro-Products Corp.50 Craig St., Unit #2ABrantford, ON N3R 7J1 CANADA519-756-4299E-Mail: [email protected]: www.ibisep.comProducts: International supplier of Flexa’s ultra-lightweight Rohrflex electrical conduits and quickdisconnect Flexaquick conduit fittings and connectorsfor routing wires and cables in and around transitvehicles. Approvals include Bombardier’s SMP800-C, ASTME-162 and 662, UL, CSA and CE. 14

iDrive, Inc.249 N. Turnpike Rd.Santa Barbara, CA 93111-1928 USA805-308-6094Website: www.idriveglobal.comProducts: Provides in-vehicle camera systems formotorcoach fleets and multiple solutions like videoevent recorders, continuous recording surveillance,fleet management software and/or live GPS trackingall with one system to better manage fleets. The allnew iDrive X2 is a dual lens video event recorder withiDrive’s VisualTelematics®, combining live GPS

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InPower LLC8311 Green Meadows Dr.Lewis Center, OH 43035 USA740-548-0965 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.inpowerllc.comProducts: Battery controllers, isolators, high currentswitches, mobility interlock modules, engine high idlethrottles, switching systems, low voltage disconnects,flashers and timer modules. 13

International Engine Tech7909 Meadow Rush, Suite 303Sarasota, FL 34238 USA941-926-1410E-Mail: [email protected] Officers: Richard Stollman, PresidentProducts: Lubricants - engine and power train; fueltreatments-combination; products to lower fuel con-sumption and emissions; new lube oil and fuel filtersthat extend engine life and lower costs. Products forgasoline, diesel, CNG engines. Engine sizes from 50to 10,000 h.p. 15

Kelderman Air Suspensions2686 Highway 92Oskaloosa, IA 52577 USA800-334-6150 Website: www.kelderman.comProducts: Air suspensions for the bus industry. 13

Key Equipment Finance8170 Old Carriage Ct., Suite 200Shakopee, MN 55379-3169 USA952-465-3954 Website: www.kefonline.comProducts: Bank-based equipment finance providerlocated in the United States. Over 40 years of experi-ence. Provides equipment lease and finance solutionsfor commercial clients and government entities. Adedicated specialty vehicles team provides dealersand manufacturers with financing and leasing solu-tions. 13

Kiel Seats North America LLC4519 Wyland Dr.Elkhart, IN 46516574-293-3600E-Mail: [email protected]: www.kielna.comProducts: Part of the international Kiel Group, amanufacturer of transit passenger seats for commeri-cal vehicles and public transportation, including seat-ing solutions for buses and motorcoaches. Kiel oper-ates globally with production plants in the USA,Germany (world headquarters), Poland, France, theNetherlands, and Turkey. 15

Kirk’s Automotive, Inc.9330 RoselawnDetroit, MI 48204 USA800-321-5989, 313-933-7030 Website: www.KirksAuto.comProducts: New HI-PRO™ products are designed andengineered to withstand tough operating environ-ments and reduce downtime. Complete line of reman-

ufactured air conditioning motors and circulationpumps. Products include alternators, starters, pumps,hydraulics, air conditioning motors and steering gears.13

Kismet Rubber Products Corp.215 Industrial Blvd.Blue Ridge, GA 30513 USA706-632-2261E-Mail: [email protected]: www.kismetrubberproducts.comCompany Officers:David C. Humphreys, Chairman;Thomas G. Fitzhenry, President/COO; Paul Kundrat,Operations ManagerProducts: Custom extruder of Neoprene, EPDM,Nitrile, natural rubber, SBR, Fluoroelastomer,Silicone, Fluorosilicone, TPE, and flexible PVD.Specializes in gaskets with molded or inection mold-ed corners. The company features a 60 durometerblack EPDM compound which was specifially formu-lated for the transit industry, and is compliant with allrequirements for smoke, flame, and toxicity. 15

KVH Industries, Inc.50 Enterprise CenterMiddletown, RI 02842 USA401-847-3327E-Mail: [email protected], Website: www.kvh.comProducts: In-motion satellite TV antenna manufac-turer. 15

L-3 Driver Training Solutions2961 W. California Ave.Salt Lake City, UT 84104 USA801-983-9900



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E-Mail: [email protected]: www.L-3training.comCompany Officers: Jay Smith, General Manager;Chris Henderson, Director of Product Development;Rick Snyder, Sales Director; Steve Mentzer, AccountManagerProducts: Improving the knowledge, skills and atti-tude of professional drivers. Delivers an end-to-endlearning system that customers will leverage over thecourse of a driver’s career. 15

LaFrance Industries290 Old Anderson RoadLaFrance, SC 29656 USA864-646-3213 FAX: 864-646-4235E-Mail: [email protected] Officers: Judson Boehmer, President; JeffGoldwasser, Sales ExecutiveProducts: U.S. made seating fabrics for all transit andmotorcoach requirements. 15

Lancer Insurance Company370 West Park Ave., P.O. Box 9004Long Beach, NY 11561 USA516-431-4441 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.lancerinsurance.comCompany Officers: David P. Delaney, President;Timothy D. Delaney, Senior Executive VicePresident; Timothy H. Delaney, Chief MarketingOfficerProducts: A provider of commercial automobile,physical damage and general liability coverages tobus and motorcoach companies since 1985. In all 50states and the District of Columbia. All Lancer policy-

holders, regardless of fleet size, receive a wide arrayof traditional and electronic products and services tosupplement driver training, loss prevention and acci-dent mitigation efforts. 15

Lantal Textiles, Inc.1300 Langenthal Dr.Rural Hall, NC 27045 USA336-969-9551E-Mail: [email protected]: www.lantaltextiles.comCompany Officer: Scott Walker, PresidentProducts: Supplier of competitively priced flatwoven fabrics for seat upholstery and companiondesigns to the North American bus and coach market.Based in North Caroline, fabrics meet or exceed thespecifications required by the industry as well as “BuyAmerica” for the transit market. 15

Lazzerini Corporation1011 Herman St.Elkhart, IN 46516 USAE-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.lazzerini.usProducts: Founded in 1967, the company producesseating for transit buses and motorcoaches. Based inItaly with a U.S. office. 15

Let’s Bus It Publications Inc.3175 Juniper Dr.Naramata, BC V0H 1N0 CANADA866-225-8299E-Mail: [email protected]: www.letsbusit.comCompany Officers: Craig Dies, President

Products: EZeFare mobile ticketing app and fare col-lection system, SMS next-vehicle arrivals advertisingprogram, design and production of schedules, mapsand fare media. 15

Luminator - TwinVision, An LTG Company900 Klein Rd.Plano, TX 75074 USA972-424-6511 Website: www.luminatorusa.comProducts: Communications and lighting productsserving three major transportation sectors: bus, railand aerospace. 13

Luxfer Gas Cylinders3016 Kansas Ave.Riverside, CA 92507 CA951-341-2282E-Mail: [email protected]: www.luxferaf.comProducts: An operating unit of Luxfer Group(NYSE:LXFR), global supplier of lightweight, high-pressure composite cylinders for storage and trans-portation of compressed natural gas (CNG). LuxferAF (alternative fuel) cylinders are also used for stor-age of bio-methane, hydrogen and other industrialbulk gases, and are present in more than 9,000 bussystems around the globe.

Product range includes: G-Stor® AF carbon com-posite cylinders for CNG-powered vehicles. Luxferoffers both Type 3 aluminum-lined cylinders (G-Stor® Pro line) and Type 4 polymer-lined cylinders(G-Stor® Go line); Dynecell™ cylinders for high-pressure hydrogen, as well as proprietary high-pres-sure valves rated up to 700 bar (10,153 psi); and


Luxfer accessories, including all necessary valves,pressure-relief devices (PRDs) and cylinder-mountinghardware. 15

MAHA USA2404 East Highway 134Pinckard, AL 36371 USA866-624-2872FAX: 334-983-1094E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.maha-usa.comCompany Officers: Wolfgang Raffler, ManagingDirectorProducts: Unites German engineering with Americancraftsmanship to produce heavy-duty mobile columnlifts. MAHA USA manufactures vehicle lifting sys-tems from its 90,000-square-foot production facilityin Pinckard, AL. Its wireless mobile column lifts arepowered by state-of-the-art ball-screw technology.Offers a full line of heavy-duty workshop equipmentconsisting of pantograph and parallelogram lifts,wheel lifting systems, various floor, transmission andclutch jacks, wheel service equipment, emissiontesters, and PBBT-certified brake testers. 15

Marathon Brake Systems

125 Old Mill Rd.Cartersville, GA 30120800-223-5201

Web Site: www.marathonbrake.comProducts: OE approved KVT brake linings andDiscStar air disc pads are proven performers for tran-sit and coach lines across the country. KVT TransitBrake Linings - OE Transit Approved KVT is specif-ically formulated to handle the high heat of multiplestopping of a city bus and the heavy-duty demands ofa motorcoach. KVT is an organic, non-asbestosbrake lining that combines dependable stoppingpower and quiet operation with a long lining life.Rated for 28,660 pound axle loads. DiscStar Air DiscPads - Marathon now offers a high performance airdisc pad, DiscStar. Designed specifically for air discbrakes, Marathon's DiscStar disc pads were createdto handle the extreme conditions of transit bus andcoach applications. Formulated using Marathon'ssevere service ceramic expertise, DiscStar disc padsprovide dependable stopping power, a long pad androtor life, and significant noise reduction. 15

March Networks303 Terry Fox Dr.Ottawa, ON K2K 3J1 CANADA613-591-8181E-Mail: [email protected]: www.marchnetworks.comCompany Officers: Peter Strom, CEOProducts: Hybrid Mobile Network Video Recorders(NVRs), IP and analog cameras, automated videoand data extraction over Wi-Fi or 4G network, videomanagement software covering both mobile andwayside, and antennas, microphones and othermobile accessories. 15

Mark Agency - Chamberlin & ReinheimerInsurance, Inc.215 Wyoming Ave.Scranton, PA 18503 USA800-282-8888E-Mail: [email protected]: Bus and limo insurance, general insur-ance, physical damage insurance, workers compen-sation. 14

Mechanical Rubber Products77 Forester Ave., PO Box 593Warwick, NY 10990845-986-2271E-Mail: [email protected]: www.mechanicalrubber.comCompany Officers: Cedric Glasper, President/CEOProducts: Custom manufacturer of rubber, plasticand metal products. Custom compounding, extru-sion, molding and die-cutting, in addition to a supplyof sheet and strip material. Materials offered are sil-icone, Neoprene, nitrile, SBR, EPDM, natural rub-ber, foam, open and closed cell sponge, urethane,cork, Viton®, ABS, nylon, PVC, Teflon and alu-minum. Products offered include seals, gaskets,bumpers, isolators, shock mounts, tubing, customextruded profiles, custom molded parts, rubber tometal bonded parts, and subassemblies. 15

MGM Brakes8530 Cliff Cameron Dr.Charlotte, NC 28269 USA704-547-7411E-Mail: [email protected]: www.mgmbrakes.com


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Products: For over 50 years, MGM Brakes has beenproviding air brake actuators to the commercial vehi-cle market, with the addition of MGM’s advancedElectonic Brake Monitoring Systems (e.STROKE)for drum and air disc brake applications. American-owned company with products “Made in the USA”and a global reach. Two ISO-certified manufacturingfacilities and technical research centers are located inthe United States. Developing new solutions to thetransportation industry’s needs from service cham-bers to double-diaphragm and piston-diaphragmspring brakes for use with Wedge, S-Cam or Air DiscFoundation Systems, to the Electronic BrakeMonitoring System. Global sales and distributionnetwork. 14

Micro Bird Commerical

See Ad On Page 93000 Girardin St.Drummondville, QC J2E 0A1 CANADA855-628-6287E-Mail: [email protected]: www.mbcbus.comProducts: Designs and manufactures a complete lineof buses for up to 25 passengers plus a rear luggagecompartment. All Micro Bird Commercial buses,which offer durability and comfort, are also availablewith special needs options. A North American dealernetwork allows the company to offer parts and serv-ice support. 15

Midway Specialty Vehicles, LLC2940 Dexter Dr.Elkhart, IN 46514 USA574-264-2530Website: www.mymidway.comProducts: Designed the Pinnacle Bus to accommo-date all passengers. The Pinnacle Bus is designed totransport riders economically and in an environmen-tally-friendly manner. Offers passengers comfort,security, and panoramic views at a reasonable cost.Engineered to accommodate up to 17 passengers andable to comfortably transport physical-challengedriders, extra wide entry doors and a steel case con-struction. Structurally sound (Altoona tested) with aMercedes diesel engine with an average 20 mpg.Offers any of the available seating and luggage rackoptions. Other models and OEM chassis are avail-able. 14

Midwest Bus Corporation

See Ad On Page 121940 W. Stewart St.Owosso, MI 48867 USA989-723-5241E-Mail: [email protected]: www.midwestbus.comCompany Officers: Daniel D. Morrill, President;Julita Velasco, SecretaryProducts: Remanufacturer of transit buses, sale of

aftermarket parts, sales and leasing of transit buses,and sale of Byk-Rak bike racks. Field service proj-ects and repower projects are also available. 15

Mile-X Equipment, Inc.

See Ad On Page 42801 North 2nd St.Coldwater, OH 45828 USA800-837-3818, 419-678-3818 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.mile-x.comProducts: Doing business since 1979, it hs a distrib-utor for automotive, bus, and truck tools and equip-ment. The company offers lifts, vises, floor jacks,tire changers, jack stands, auto dollies, grinders,motorcycle lifts, shop presses, metal and woodwork-ing tools, engine stands, wheel balancers, filtercrushers, air compressors and diagnostic tools. Over5,200 items listed on the company website, with thecapability of getting thousands more. 14

MJM Innovations

See Ad On Page 231501 Sulgrave Ave., Suite 200Baltimore, MD 21209 USA866-664-1277E-Mail: [email protected]: www.mjminnovations.comProducts: Established in 1998 to provide technologysolutions and management services to transit and sen-ior agencies. Its solutions improve data managementand customer service by providing an efficient, lessexpensive and more secure system. TheEzTransport® fare collection and trip managementsolution is used by agencies to track the fares and tripsfor transportation programs throughout the country.EzTransport has been used to manage millions of tripsin paratransit, senior and fixed transportation pro-grams since it was first implemented in 2001. Thegoal is to develop and implement technology that inte-grate software, hardware and management services.The EzTransport solution is available with a smartcard, swipe card, cardless and open loop card technol-ogy option. Includes a web-based software applica-tion, processing software, hardware and a user friend-ly web portal. Works with agencies to adaptEzTransport to meet all needs. 15

Mobile Climate Control3189 Farmtrail RoadYork, PA 17406 USA800-673-2431 FAX: 717-764-0401Website: www.mcc-hvac.comProducts: Designs, manufactures, installs andservices a complete system solution for buses byproviding maximum heating, ventilating, air con-ditioning and windshield defrosting/defogging forboth conventional and hybrid vehicles. 12

Mohawk LiftsP.O. Box 110, 65 Vrooman Ave.Amsterdam, NY 12010 USA518-842-1431 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.mohawklifts.comCompany Officers: Steve Perlstein, Sales &Marketing ManagerProducts: Offers environmentally safe, aboveground lifts ranging from 7,000 to 240,000 poundcapacities. This includes two post, four post, mobilecolumn and parallelogram lifts as well as many liftaccessories. Offers a combination of safety systems,design, construction and an inclusive warranty.Designed, welded and manufactured in the USA. 15

Monochem (Worldwide Monochem)1713 Hur Industrial Blvd.Cedar Park, TX 78613 USA512-267-5190Website: www.worldwidemonochem.comProducts: Chemicals for cleaning bus interiors, odorcontrol, toilets; upholstery cleaning; and sanitationequipment and supplies. 14

Motor Coach Industries

See Ad On Page 2200 E. Oakton St.Des Plaines, IL 60018866-MCI-COACHE-Mail: [email protected]: www.mcicoach.comCompany Officers: Rick Heller, President & CEO;Patrick Scully, Executive Vice President of Sales &Marketing; Wolfgang Winzer, Vice President &General Manager of Aftermarket; Tom Babineau,Executive Vice President of Procurement; PatriciaZiska, Vice President of New Coach Sales; MitchGuralnick, Vice President of Pre-Owned CoachesProducts: Iintercity coach manufacturer in theUnited States and Canada, with sales, service andrepair facilities in both countries. The MCI® J4500coach has been the industry's best-selling model for11 consecutive years, while MCI's D-Series, includ-ing its Commuter Coach, is the best-selling line ofcoaches in industry history. MCI is also the distribu-tor of the Setra S 417 and Setra S 407 coaches in theUnited States and Canada. MCI Service Parts offersfill rates for MCI and Setra parts, and also suppliesparts for most other coach and transit bus brands,including OEM parts and the proprietaryCoachGuard label. The company offers 24-hour tech-nical support and technician training, along with anextensive aftermarket parts and repair service withMCI Service Centers located in Des Plaines, IL; LosAlamitos, CA; Blackwood, NJ; Dallas, TX; WinterGarden, FA; and Montreal, Canada; along with a net-work of authorized MCI service affiliates. 15



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Motorcoach Manager, Inc.3517 Marconi Ave., Suite 207 Sacramento, CA 95821 USA916-972-1800 Fax: 916-972-1875E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.motorcoachmanager.comCompany Officers: Shirley Campbell, President;Stephen Mayzels, Vice PresidentProducts: Innovative, flexible software which providesa complete, cost-effective system for managing char-ter orders; scheduling and dispatching; group, retail,and sightseeing tours; shuttles; scheduled line runs;school buses; and vehicle maintenance. The fourmodules, which may be purchased in any combina-tion, are Charters, Tours, Maintenance, and Shuttles.The application is the result of years of collaborationbetween the MM staff and hundreds of clients andprospects. Ideas for features are incorporatedthroughout to make managing charters and tours aseasy as possible. The software can be tailored to eachoperation. New reports are added for clients as need-ed and data is exported so it can be opened in Excel.Intended to track all of the data needs of motorcoachand tour operations and eliminate the need for spread-sheets outside of the application. A complete set offeatures is included in the software. Features such asbuilt-in email, exporting of data, utilization charts,availability charts, financial analysis tools, tight secu-rity, etc., are either included or available. Runs onstandard PCs running any current version ofMicrosoft Windows. Single-user or multi-user (net-worked) versions are available. Responsive, timelycustomer service is the company’s priority. 15

Motor Coach Tire Sales, LLC

See Ad On Page 131133 4th St., Columbus, GA 31901 USA 678-463-4110Website: www.motorcoachtiresales.comProducts: Motor Coach Tire Sales, LLC, was cre-ated to provide tires for the motorcoach and tourbus industries. The company partners with ToyoTires. 14

National Bus Sales, Inc.8649 S. Regency Dr., Tulsa, OK 74131 USA800-475-1439, 918-224-1049Website: www.nationalbus.comProducts: Sales, leasing, rental, financing, serviceand parts. Providing new, used, and refurbishedschool and shuttle buses, as well as motorcoaches,for almost 25 years. It has a 15 bay facility includinga body shop, paint booth, interior shop, and experi-enced mechanics and technicians to repair, modify,or completely recondition any vehicle. Large partsdepartment and in-house vinyl graphics. 13

National Interstate Insurance Co.3250 Interstate Dr., Richfield, OH 44286 USA800-929-1500Website: www.natl.comProducts: Traditional and alternative risk transferinsurance programs for charter, tour, paratransit, stu-

dent transportation and limousine. Automobile liabil-ity, general liability, and workers’ compensation. 13

National Seating Co./CVG200 National Dr., Vonore, TN 37885 USA800-222-7328Website: www.cvgrp.comProducts: Motorcoach driver and passenger seats.All National Seating products are produced in thecompany’s Vonore, TN, facility. 13

Nightstick by Bayco Products, Inc.640 S. Sanden Blvd., Wylie, TX 75098800-233-2155E-Mail: [email protected]: www.mynightstick.comProducts: Global brand of professionial lightingproducts that includes flashlights, headlamps andintrinsically safe lighting solutions. Innovations,such as Nightstick’s Dual-Light™ design, combine aflashlight and a floodlight into a single light with theability to turn both on simultaneously for added ver-satility and safety. Complete line of intrinsically safehazardous environment lighting products. 15

Nissan Commercial VehiclesWebsite: www.nissancommercialvehicles.comProducts: The NV passenger van is a high-occupan-cy vehicle. It features air bags for all four rows, plus324 possible seating configurations and integratedseat belts for all 12 seats. 12

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E-Mail: [email protected]: www.nor-calvans.comCompany Officers: Ken Karasinski, Greg HollisProducts: With 30 years of experience in the mobil-ity industry, Nor-Cal Vans offers Ford commercialshuttles and wheelchair accessible vans with a focuson quality and service. As a certified Ford QVM(Qualified Vehicle Modifier) and Pool Account,products are designed to meet rigorous quality andsafety standards. Options for the full-size FordTransit, include powered bus doors, wheelchairaccessibility, and multiple seating configurations. Italso offers the Transit Connect Adaptive Van — anADA ramp system which stores flat, creating a flatfloor surface for easy loading of luggage or cargo.All of Nor-Cal Vans' designs have been compliancetested for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards(FMVSS) and California Air Resource Board(CARB) Emission Standards, and come with a 3year/36,000 mile conversion warranty. 15

Nord-Lock, Inc.1000 Gregg St., Carnegie, PA 15106 USA412-279-1149E-Mail: [email protected]: www.nord-lock.comCompany Officers: Bill Myers, President; DavidBox, Sales ManagerProducts: Nord-Lock washers completely securebolted joints in critical and/or high vibration applica-tions. Nord-Lock wheel nuts eliminate the risk ofwheel loosening by maintaining high clamp forceunder extreme conditions. Nord-Lock Xseries wash-ers are multi-functional, preventing loose bolts dueto vibration and/or joint slackening. 15

Norse Systems, Inc.245 Sage Hollow Rd., Guilford, CT 06437 USA800-769-8468 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.norsesys.comProducts: Provides a complete set of integratedproducts for managing bus transportation. Norse hasbeen providing solutions for the bus industry for 30-plus years. The software product set is combinedwith private “cloud” based virtual servers and pro-fessional support to provide a complete solution forbus operators. The solutions are designed to run onexisting computer infrastructure. Low monthly fees,with no long term contract. Applications include:Charter/field trip sales and operations, dispatching,driver qualifications, human resources, employeetime and pay, transit line runs, daytrip/commuter/airport shuttle and tour systems, acci-dent management, equipment maintenance, warran-tee tracking and recovery, fuel control, fuel taxreporting, trip bidding, school bus routing with auto-mated map interfaces, multi-site inventory control,purchasing, home to school operations, accountsreceivable, general ledger, accounts payable, andmore. Applications are provided with the “ScreenDriver” user security, system administration, customreporting, and application development and manage-ment tools. Demonstrations and sales presentationsare available at no cost. 14

Nova Bus260 Banker Rd., Plattsburgh, NY 12901 USA518-566-6682E-Mail: [email protected]: www.novabus.comCompany Officers: Rob Mowat, Vice President ofSales

Products: Strives to design public transit buses thatmeet different needs. Value-added offer includes anextensive list of standard features engineered to pro-vide the best in terms of safety, accessibility and lifecycle cost. Nova Bus’ entire line of vehicles is basedon a single proven platform that requies minimalmaintenance and far exceeds APTA’s White Bookcrashworthiness requirements. Its built-in SwivelZone offers convenient access space to readilyaccommodate any type of mobility device. TheNova e-Cooling system has shown significant fuelsavings when combined with the latest transmissiontechnology. 15

Onspot Automatic Tire Chains

See Ad On Page 40555 Lordship Blvd., Stratford, CT 06615 USA 800-766-7768/203-377-0777E-Mail: [email protected]: www.onspot.comCompany Officer: Eric M. Jones, Vice President ofSales & MarketingProducts: Onspot Automatic Tire Chains allow theoperator to engage and disengage tire chains at theflip of the dashboard switch, without stopping, toenhance traction and reduce braking distance onsnow and ice in forward or reverse. Available as afactory option from over 200 builders, or for retrofitof existing vehicles from 1/2 ton to Class 8 tractortrailers. 15

On Your Mark Transportation

P.O. Box 292851, Nashville, TN 37229-2851 USA615-504-6275E-Mail: [email protected]: www.onyourmarktransportation.comCompany Officers: Mark L. Szyperski, President/CEOProducts: A consulting service to the ground trans-portation industry. Brings resources to all areas ofground transportation, including limousine, schoolbus, transit and motorcoach. Services include, butare not limited to: financial analysis; event trans-portation planning and logistics; marketing, includ-ing websites, social media, trade show representationand sales training; surveys, incluidng employee, rid-ership or customer surveys; human resources,including recruiting, hiring, and training and compa-ny specific policy handbooks and procedures; grantwriting; 5311(f) programs; DOT and DOD safetysystem audits; research; and school bus planning andimplementation. 15

P.A. Post Agency, LLC401 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601 USA201-342-2180Website: www.papost.com

Products: Founded in 1915, and is in its fourth gen-eration as a public transportation insurance agency. Ithas access to most public transportation insurancemarkets and offers a wide range of “in-house” serv-ices such as safety and claims assistance, along withemployee benefits packages through its BenefitsDivision. Non-transportation coverages for both thecommercial and personal lines market segments. 05

Paradigm Technology Consulting, LLC22 S. Main Street, Allentown, NJ 08501 USA866-782-4636; 609-890-4150 Fax: 609-890-4154E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.ptcllc.comProducts: A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner focus-ing on human resources and labor management forthe transportation industry. It is PTC’s approach toassemble best of breed solutions for the motorcoachindustry, and to offer an end-to-end turnkey solutionthat makes it possible for operators in the industry toleverage the best technology available. Bringingtogether the solutions offered by Microsoft,Enghouse, Collective Data and eFleet as well asPTC’s own Transportation Suite. Suite of payrolland labor management applications designed foroperators with more complex payroll and workforcemanagement needs including those involving unioncontracts. Paradigm also sells, implements and sup-ports financial systems such as Microsoft DynamicsGP, customer relationship management systemssuch as Microsoft Dynamics CRM, vehicle mainte-nance systems from Collective Data, and Computer-Aided Wireless Dispatch and Fleet Managementsolutions from eFleet. 13

Paragon Tempered Glass1830 Terminal Rd., Niles, MI 49120 USA800-258-5531E-Mail: [email protected]: www.paragontemperedglass.comCompany Officers: Mel Myers, Controller; TerryO’Rourke, PresidentProducts: Glass fabrication and tempering facilitywith locations in both Niles, MI, and Antwerp, OH.Offers reverse engineering on current windows, bentand flat tempering and insulation units as well.Paragon supplies many industries with DOT, EEC,ANSI and SGCC certifications. Paragon is an ISO9001:2008 registered supplier. 15

Passio Technologies,member of Solstice Transportaiton Group5825 Glenridge Dr., Building 2, Suite 211Atlanta, GA 30328 USA800-520-0277E-Mail: [email protected]: www.passiotech.comCompany Officers: Mitch Skyer, President; ScottReiser, CTOProducts: Provides visibility into a transit or parkingsystem by providing on-board technology solutionsincluding: GPS, mobile apps, passenger counting,automated voice announcements, card readers, accesscontrol, on board Wi-Fi hotspots, automated data col-lection and reporting, schedule adherence, on boardintegrated driver time sheets, text based passengerfeedback systems, rentable solutions for specialevents, transit and parking operations consulting. 15

PennTex Industries, Inc.202 Plaza Dr., Manchester, PA 17345-1340 USA717-266-8762E-Mail: [email protected]



Website: www.penntexusa.comProducts: A manufacturer of heavy-duty, highamperage alternators, voltage regulators, fully auto-matic high idler devices and other mobile electronicdevices for the transportation and speciality vehicleindustries. All products are manufactured new in thecompany’s Fort Worth, TX, facility. 14

Petro/Rochelle Travel Plaza

See Ad On Page 62I-39 & Hwy. 38, Exit #99900 Petro Dr., Rochelle, IL 61068 USA815-562-8475 Website: www.petrotruckstops.comProducts: Full service travel plaza offering regulardiesel, biodiesel, regular gas and now E85. Petro hasservices including dumpstation, water, propane, pull-through parking and separate fueling island. Petroalso has two restaurants, two stores, clinic and manyamenities such as ATM, fax, copies, UPS, Fed Exand mail dropboxes, game arcade, showers and laun-dry, and is a Verizon Wireless store. Open 24 hours,365 days a year. 09

PEX

200 Hart St., Niceville, FL 32578 USA850-729-0537 Ext.224 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.pexna.comCompany Officers: Jeff Saidin, General ManagerProducts: PEX Heavy Duty product groups include:HD brake wear sensors (disc and drum brakes); HDABS sensors; HD ABS sensor extension cables; andHD engine sensors/switches. 15

Prevost

See Ad On Page 6835 Gagnon Blvd.Sainte-Claire, Quebec G0R 2V0 CANADA418-883-3391 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.prevostcar.comCompany Officers: Gaétan Bolduc, President andCEO; Robert Goodnight, Vice President of New CoachSales; Clay Flynt, Vice President of Parts and Service;Ron Rogers, Vice President of Conversion Sales; andJack Forbes, Vice President of Corporate SalesProducts: North American manufacturer of passen-ger coaches as well as conversion coaches for high-end motorhomes and specialty conversions. ThePrevost H-Series provides tall high-deck coacheswith panoramic views and under-floor storage capac-ity of 470 cubic feet. The Prevost X-Series offers

low overall height for the premium coach market,while maintaiing a floor-to-ceiling height of 80 inch-es and a wheelbase of 334.5 inches. The Volvo 9700offers quality, performance, economy, comfort andsafety. The powertrain takes advantage of the coordi-nation between the Volvo D13 engine and I-Shifttransmission. This integration results in better per-formance and engine management, fuel savings andeasier service scheduling. 15

Prevost PartsE-Mail: [email protected]: www.prevostcar.comOnline Parts Ordering: www.prevostcar.com/con-tent/online-parts-orderingPrevost U.S. Parts Customer Service Center2200 Point Blvd., Suite 100Elgin, IL 60123 USAToll Free: 1-800-799-9938 Admin., 1-800-621-5519Coach, 1-877-999-8808 TransitPhone: 1-847-844-7680

Prevost Canadian Parts Customer Service Center2955-A, Watt Ave., Quebec, Quebec G1X 3W1Toll Free: 1-800-463-8876 Phone: 1-418-654-0174, 1-418-653-0948Products: Prevost offers 24/7 emergency partsordering and shipping, and 24/7 online parts orderingwith a special discount. Prevost parts warehouses useRF barcode technology for quick shipment of parts,and offers same-day shipping of stock parts any-where in the United States and Canada for ordersreceived before 2 p.m. Computerized parts catalogprovides immediate access to all coach assemblies,subassemblies and components. Prevost Parts pro-vides replacement parts for all make and modelcoaches and transit buses, and is the exclusive dis-tributor of Prevost, Volvo Bus and Nova Bus certi-fied parts and components. The Prevost Parts andService Network consists of 10 Prevost Parts andService Centers and more than 150 Prevost-trainedand certified service providers. The service networkis the industry’s exclusive provider of certified serv-ice for Prevost vehicles, Volvo engines and Volvo I-Shift transmissions. The service providers are strate-gically located throughout Canada and the UnitedStates and offer service for every make and model ofcoach, motorhome and bus. 15

ProAir, LLC

2900 County Rd. 6 WElkhart, IN 46514 USA574-264-5494Website: www.proairllc.comProducts: Manufactures air conditioning, heatingand defrost systems for all types of buses and shuttlevehicles. Specializes in climate control systems fordriver and passenger areas, and also stocks a com-plete line of related parts. An ISO 9001:2008 certi-fied company that has been in operation since 1978.Works very closely with customers to ensure thatproducts and processes are compliant with theirrequirements. It is involved with the OEM’s on manylevels, from providing industry feedback to variousprojects, testing of products, advance notification ofchanges and involvement in problem solving. ProAirhas a satellite operation located in Ontario, CA,which serves as a warehouse and sales office forwestern U.S. customers. 15

ProFusion Industries3875 Embassy ParkwayFairlawn, OH 44333 USA330-668-7691E-Mail: [email protected]: www.profusionindustries.comProducts: Manufactures the Koro-Trans™ AstraFlor™ group of flooring, step tread and nosing com-ponents for shuttle and transit buses. Manufacturedusing sustainable processes, Astra Flor freatures anaesthetically pleasing metal flake texture. Astra Flormay be purchsed as a welded one-piece constructionin full width rib, full width smooth, or a smooth/ribcombination, as well as in standard width rolls forpieced installation. Widths range from 79 to 114inches. Step tread options include textured, ribbedand the slip-resistant PebbleTread™ design. Nosingscan be provided with textured or ribbed finishes.Proprietary processes provide for short lead times.Astra Flor is fire resistant, slip resistant, abrasionresistant, and moisture resistant. OEMs and servicedepartments can select custom length flooring kits orprefabricated welded one-piece flooring. 15

Proheat3831 No. 6 Rd.Richmond, BC V6V 1P6 CANADA604-270-6899E-Mail: [email protected]: www.proheat.comProducts: Provides heating solutions for bus andcoach needs. Easy starting, greater fuel savings, andreduced idling and engine wear. Products also helpreduce emissions and improve engine service life bymaintaining a constant engine temperature regard-less of outside temperature.

Improve passenger and driver comfort by addingheat when needed. Heaters are autonumous, operat-ing only when needed and provide detailed informa-tion on usage, duty cycles, coolant temperatures anddiagnostics. 14

Protective Insurance Company

See Ad On Page 21111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 500Carmel, IN 46032 USA317-636-9800E-Mail: [email protected]: www.protectiveinsurance.comProducts: Rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, pro-vides claims handling, customer service and cus-tomized loss prevention support. A specializedclaims staff and full service loss prevention depart-ment are committed to working with each company.Protective’s goal is to help improve a customer’soperation. The company follows a collaborative andcustomized approach to partner with insureds,addressing specific safety and risk managementneeds. 14

Proterra 1 Whitlee Ct., Greenville, SC 29607864-438-0000 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.proterra.comProducts: Zero-emission, Altoona-tested transitsolutions through its electric buses. Proterra’s EVbuses not only cater to public needs but also providereal-world proof in Pomona, CA, and San Antonio,



TX, that all-electric transit works. It holds the capa-bility to carry 35-seated and 29-standing passengerswithin its entirely window-wrapped, 35-foot exteriorthat offers every passenger a view while getting fromPoint A to Point B via Proterra’s fast charge technol-ogy. 13

Q’Straint/Sure-Lok5553 Ravenswood Rd., Ste. 110Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 USAE-Mail: [email protected]: www.qstraint.comProducts: Safety and lift equipment. 14

Radio Engineering Industries, Inc. (REI)6534 “L” St., Omaha, NE 68117 USA800-228-9275 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.radioeng.comProducts:Designs, manufactures, services and main-tains mobile electronics for the transportation indus-try. Solutions include: audio/video passenger enter-tainment systems; mobile video surveillance; pas-senger safety announcement players; PA systems;camera observation systems; radios; HD monitors;speakers and microphones. Features include: smartphone apps, vehicle diagnostics and maintenance,trip planning, fleet management, real time ETAs,routing, student tracking, alerts, ad-hoc messaging,reports, passenger information systems and more.15

RBS - Relational Bus Systems, Inc.

See Ad On Page 1610 Lancaster Street - Box 215Cherry Valley, NY 13320 USA800-448-7001 Fax: 607-264-8070E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.rbs2000.comCompany Officers: Bob Schecter, President; WalterBuist, Vice PresidentProducts: Designs, implements and supports Tourand Charter Management systems with more than500 customers in North America. Products include:GoChart Charter Management System features cus-tomer and contract management, schedule and dis-patch, and accounts receivable. Modules allow sys-tem customization to fit a company’s needs and size.Powerful, user definable security requiring uniquelogin and password is available; GoTourManagement System, a browser-based system, man-ages tour reservations, itineraries, receivables andpayables, produces customer documents and man-agement reports for group and retail tours. The RBScloud-based system is hosted and backed up in thecloud using AWS (Amazon Web Services). RBS isnow distributing GoTourV4, which includes “Type-to-Find” searches, pdf reports. Available is GoPay,RBS’s highly secure online credit card authorizationfeature; Offsite Backup and Recovery providesdaily offsite data backup and features limited onlineaccess to a customer’s data in the event of a disas-ter; and, Web Manager modules include simple, reli-able, real time credit card authorization for GoChartand GoTour; online quote generation and notifica-tion; integrated document storage and retrieval; andWeb access to drivers’ orders for GoChart. Demosavailable by appointment. 15

The RCA Rubber Co.1833 East Market St.Akron, OH 44305 USA800-321-2340E-Mail: [email protected]: www.rcarubber.comCompany Officers: Sherry Price, President; ShanePrice, Vice PresidentProducts: Manufacturer of rubber floor coveringand metal back step treads and step edges for thetransit industry. Made in USA in Akron, OH. 15

RECARO North America4120 Luella LaneAuburn Hills, MI 48326 USA248-484-3203E-Mail: [email protected]: www.recaro.comCompany Officers: Elmer Deegner, President; EmilKreycik, General Manager; Markus Kussmaul, VicePresidentProducts: Manufacturer of quality operator seats forthe North American transit market, transit buses,small and medium buses and light rail. 15

Rel-Tek Corporation4185 Old William Penn Hgwy.Monroeville, PA 15146800-783-9228E-Mail: [email protected]: www.rel-tek.comCompany Officers: Albert Ketler, PE, President;Deanna DellaVedova, Executive Vice President -Administration; Frank Yesh, Director of Marketing;Lauren Sargent, Director of ProductionProducts: Rel-Tek’s Millennia® gas detection sys-tems provide CNG/LNG/LPG/H2 safety, protectingemployees and investments; GasBoss® wide-spec-trum LEL sensors have extended life. Detect all con-stituents of natural gas; no omissions or ethaneexcesses. Approved intrinsically safe; large/smallsystems: 1,000 sensor system capacity — wired orwireless; high security (NASA and military) satellitelinks provide remote Internet readout, anytime, any-where; A-V alarm units: any number – long lifeexpectancy, custom coding; MagiKal® fully auto-matic (hands-off) gas sensor calibration (Rel-Tekexclusive), extends sensor life and provides pay-back dividends for clients; Touch-n-Know™ Zonemonitors offer large touch-screen displays for all-plant viewing capability; Millennia-FT telemetryprocesses 120 sensors, alarms and controls per sec-ond; Toxic, flame and oxygen detectors available asneeded; MultiGas-LDS: on-board leak detectionsystems meet new 180F sensor specs, and includeMagiKal for quick calibration. Send plans andsketches for assessment and quotation. 15

Rotary Lift2700 Lanier Drive, Madison, IN 47250 USA800-640-5438 FAX: 800-578-5438E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.rotarylift.comProducts: Manufacturer of vehicle lifts designed toincrease technician productivity and fleet uptime. Afull line of heavy-duty vehicle lifts for servicing thewide range of buses on the road today. The lineincludes modular inground; mobile column; scissor;parallelogram; and four-post lifts. The new MOD35is the next generation of Rotary Lift’s MOD30 mod-ular, environmentally friendly heavy-duty ingroundlifts. More than 1,100 MOD30 lifts have beeninstalled since the product’s introduction in 2002.

Patented universal style lifting saddles makeinground lift set-up faster and easier. Rotary Lift’sMach™ family of mobile column lifts can be usedanywhere to service almost any vehicle. Wired andwireless communication options are available.Rotary Lift is a Vehicle Service Group (VSG) brand.VSG’s global headquarters and ISO 9001-certifiedNorth American manufacturing facilities are inMadison, IN. 15

RouteMatch Software1201 W. Peachtree St., NW, Ste. 3300Atlanta, GA 30309 USA404-876-5160 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.routematch.comProducts: Software systems for schedule and routeoptimization, reporting and compliance. 14

RRL Insurance Agency4450 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite 115Melbourne, FL 32934 USA800-333-7754E-Mail: [email protected]: www.rrl-ins.comProducts: Public livery insurance for the following:airport and employee shuttle, charter bus, limousine,luxury sedan, motorcoach, park and fly, school bus,social service, taxi, trolley, garage, valet parking, carrental and more. Specializes in providing commer-cial insurance and risk management services to thosein the public livery industry. Coverages available:auto liability, physical damage, general liability,umbrella, excess liability, workers compensation,EPLI (Employment Practices Liability), property,occupational accident, cyber liability, garage &garage keepers legal liability and other lines of cov-erages. 15

RUD-Chain, Inc.

840 N. 20th Ave., Hiawatha, IA 52233 USA800-553-7993E-Mail: [email protected]: www.rotogrip.usProducts: Manufacturer of traction devices and asolution based company committed to providingtraction solutions for the safe operation of motorvehicles under slick, icy and snowy road conditions.ROTOGRIP® CS, RUD’s Automatic Tire ChainSystem for low profile vehicles, permanently mountsto the vehicle suspension assuring that operator isequipped for all road conditions. The ROTOGRIP®CS system allows the vehicle to remain in transit in



otherwise slick conditions and up to speeds of 30MPH, keeping both the passengers and the driversafe, and bus fleets on schedule. Once activated, thechain is spread underneath the vehicle’s tires, givingthe driver the additional traction needed to keep thebus from sliding on the icy roads, while eliminatingthe need of installing and removing traditional wrapchains. 15

Russell Cress Corp.145 Lodi St., Hackensack, NJ 07601 USA201-488-7111Website: www.russellcressco.comProducts: Transit advertising components, frames,dioramas, islands, carousels, kiosks, platform struc-tures, bus advertising and tail frames, and bike racksign panels. Products are custom made to clients’requirements. Found in mass transit terminals, trans-portation hubs and stations throughout the U. S. andabroad. 14

Safe Fleet/ Pretoria / Transpec/ Specialty Mfg.13501 S. Ridge Rd., Charlotte, NC 28273 USA800-951-7867E-Mail: [email protected]: www.safefleetsolutions.comProducts: HVAC ducting, step treads, interior light-ing, LED strip lighting, emergency roof hatches,overhead racks, door gear mechanisms, and readinglights. 15

Safety Step LLC

See Ad On Page 635304 Valleypark Dr., Roanoke, VA 24015 USA540-362-9636Website: www.safetystep.netProducts: Manufacturer of safe step stools. Alltransportation Safety Steps are designed withcommitment to safety and quality. Its full line oftransportation step stools all have the same safe-ty features: Anti-tip design; rugged, all aluminumlight-weight construction and lab tested; non-slipgripper strips and rubber leg tips to hold SafetyStep and passengers securely in place on all sur-faces, and in any weather. Various platform sizes,heights and powder coat finishes are available tosuit passengers’ specific needs. 12

Sardo Bus & Coach Upholstery

503 S. Main Ave., Minneola, FL 34715 USA800-654-3824 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.sardobus.comCompany Officers: Sandy Follis, President ofSales; Lou Sardo, President; Kathy Cruse, NationalSales Manager

Products: Upholstery refurbishment; flooringreplacement/repair; seating needs; interior refurbish-ment; and detailing. 15

SeonUnit 111, 3B Burbidge St.Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B2 CANADA877-630-7366 / 604-941-0880E-Mail: [email protected]: www.seon.comCompany Officers: Tom Gill, President; ChrisAkiyama, Vice President of SalesProducts: As part of Safe Fleet family since 2014,the company helps transportation professionalscapture, record, view, and wirelessy dowload on-board security footage, plan safe and efficientroutes, and track vehciles in real-time. Over180,000 video surveillance systems in place atthousands of transportation properties throughoutNorth America. Fleet management solutions suchas live vehicle tracking, passenger ridership track-ing, and routing are integrated with mobile videoto give fleet managers real-time information abouttheir fleet operations for total awareness. Employsa team of electronics and mechanical engineerswho design surveillance systems. To increasesafety of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, thecompany invests in product research and develop-ment. 15

Service Insurance Agency, LLC

See Ad On Page 406850 Catawba Ln., Richmond, VA 23226 USA800-444-0205Website: www.serviceins.comProducts: Providing insurance and related productsto the passenger transportation industry since 1952.Professional staff is trained to provide the highestquality customer service and offers solutions for theunique insurance needs of its passenger transporta-tion customers. An independent company, ServiceInsurance writes insurance for motorcoaches, limou-sines, vanpools, city transit buses, airport shuttlesand school buses. 07

Shriver Insurance Agency340 W. Butterfield Rd., Suite 2BElmhurst, IL 60126 USA630-833-0480Website: www.shriverinsurance.comProducts: Family owned agency specializing incomprehensive insurance programs for the publicauto industry since 1963. 03

SLEC, Inc.

23 Fontana Lane, Suite 109Baltimore, MD 21237 USA443-730-1023E-Mail: [email protected]: www.slec.com; www.sefac.comCompany Officers: Allister Collings, President;Gary Mason, Vice PresidentProducts: The company has changed its name aftermore than 30 years importing SEFAC mobile lifts. It

recently took the final step in securing independence.SLEC is American owned, and manufactures in theUnited States. Its new lift, designated the 18Type isrobust, reliable and innovative. Over the past 10years, it has developmented an active market for fac-tory rebuilt lifts. This market is typically for thesmaller operator who has historically been unable toget into the new lift market. As well as the 18,000-pound heavy-duty lift, SLEC also has a 12,000-pound entry level lift to meet the demand for a low-cost, lower capacity lift; designated the 12Type. 15

SMI (Specialty Manufacturing)1975 Joe B. Jackson Pkwy.Murfreesboro, TN 37127 USA615-867-8515 Website: www.smiglobal.netProducts: Pretoria interior lighting/ducting, LEDstrip lights, Transpec roof hatches and energyabsorbing bumpers. 14

Spader Business Management2101 W. 41st St., Suite 49Sioux Falls, SD 57105 USA800-772-3377E-Mail: [email protected]: www.spader.comProducts: Offers guidance to business leaders, own-ers, and employees. Nearly four decades perfectingsystems and tools, including its Total Management 1workshop. Whether seeking one-on-one consultingor the opportunity to learn from peers in 20 Groups,SBM will provide customers with an understandingof running a business, including systems and soft-ware. Also provides training programs and work-shops for individuals at any level of business, fromemployees to owners. 13

Spheros North America, Inc.5536 Research Drive, Canton, MI 48188 USA734-218-7350 Fax: 734-487-1569E-mail: [email protected]: www.spheros.usACC Climate Control22428 Elkhart East Blvd.; P.O. Box 1905Elkhart, IN 46514 USA574-264-2190, 800-462-6322 FAX: 574-266-6744Website: www.accclimatecontrol.comCompany Officers: Heiko Baufeld, CEOProducts: As a division of the international SpherosGroup, Spheros North America offers economicaland eco-friendly climate control systems for buses.The Spheros product line is accompanied by anextensive installation network in North America, anestablished parts distribution and service network andcomprehensive support. Air conditioning product lineincludes roof top and skirt mounted condensers, ceil-ing and in-wall mounted evaporators, a complete lineof rooftop systems as well as electric air conditioningsystems. Heating products for a variety of marketsand customers, including environmentally compati-ble hybrid and electric heaters. Spheros also offerssolutions for ventilation and emergency roof hatch-es.Provides tailored, sustainable and cost-effectivesolutions for heating, ventilation and air conditioningsystems for all types of buses. 15

SST Wireless, Inc.103-7088 Venture St.Delta, BC V4G 1H5 CANADA604-946-0173E-Mail: [email protected]: www.sstwireless.com



Company Officers: Christopher Chong, President& CEO; Bill Morton, Vice President Operations;Rob Virtue, Vice President Engineering, R&DProducts: Tire Pressure Monitoring System engi-neered for commercial buses with rugged design,accuracy and reliability. Wheel rim mounted bi-directional sensors (6 and 10 wheel configurations)included. Multi-mode on-board gateway with 900MHz, WiFi, cellular, GPS and satellite communica-tion options available, as are real time or store andforward software for maintenance and operations.Available as OEM option from bus manufacturers.Made in Canada with U.S. components and is BuyAmerica qualified. 15

Starcraft Bus2367 Century Dr., Goshen, IN 46528 USA800-348-7440E-Mail: [email protected]: www.starcraftbus.comProducts: A division of Forest River Inc., and aBerkshire Hathaway Co., is a North America shuttlebus manufactuer. Services markets including hotels,churches, retirement centers, tour operators, and allaspects of public and private transportation. Buildson Ford, International and GM chassis, and is ADAcompliant, QVM certified, ISO certified andAltoona-tested. 15

Stertil-Koni200 Log Canoe Circle,Stevensville, MD 21666 USA410-643-9001E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.stertil-koni.comProducts: Inventory of lifts, and working through anetwork of distributors, Stertil-Koni sells its line ofheavy-duty vehicle lifts throughout the UnitedStates and Canada. Expanded manufacturing of itsmobile column lifts in the United States with manu-facturing facilities in Streator, IL. Manufacturesmobile column lifts, platform lifts, parallelogramlifts, in-ground axle engaging lifts, and two-postlifts. ISO 9001 certified, and most lifts are ALI/ETLcertified. 12

Stewart & Stevenson Power Pds - Atlantic Div.180 Route 17 South, Lodi, NJ 07644 USA 201-489-5800 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.atlanticdda.comCompany Officers: John Farmer, President; TimMeade, Senior Vice President; Michael McGovern,Senior Vice President Power Systems.Products: Sale and service of diesel and alternativefuel engines, transmissions, power generation sys-tems and related products, components, parts andaccessories. Represents brands such as DetroitDiesel, Allison Transmission, MTU, Mercedes Benz,and more. Provides service for equipment in on-highway and off-highway markets: medium- andheavy-duty trucks, buses and coaches, fire and emer-gency vehicles, power generation systems, marinepropulsion and support equipment. 15

STYL&TECH Inc.1-2435 Avenue WattQuebec, QC G1P 3X2 CANADA 418-656-1661E-Mail: [email protected]: www.stylntech.comCompany Officers: Roch ChampagneProducts: Design and build services, producesstyling, engineering, tooling, prototype and 3Dmetrology. Works with clients to achieve new interi-

or environment and/or complete exterior styling forbuses. Services on time and on budget. 15

Suntrust Equipment Finance906 Westminister Way, Southlake, TX 76092 USA817-488-7585Website: www.suntrust.comProducts: Financial services. 14

Sutrak Corporation

See Ad On Page 326899 East 49th Ave.Commerce City, CO 80022 USA303-287-2700Website: www.sutrakusa.comProducts: ISO 9001 Certified. Heating, ventilatingand air conditioning systems for light rail vehicles,people movers and buses, including school buses. 10

SVI, Inc. dba Specialty Vehicles440 Mark Leany Dr.Henderson, NV 89011 USA702-567-5256 Website: www.specialtyvehicles.comProducts: Exclusive distributor of trams and trolleysbuilt for SVI by Supreme Corporation. SVI trolleysare the only ISO-certified trolleys in the United Statesand Canada. Front and rear engine models are avail-able. Open, enclosed and removable sidewalls arealso available. Green alternatives include LPG, CNGand bio-diesel. SVI also sells all-electric peoplemovers seating up to 23 passengers. Available withsolar panels to extend service range. Also availableare low-floor trams, with a capacity of 20 to 120. 14

Sys2K

528 Northlake Blvd., Ste. 1000Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 USA407-358-2000E-Mail: [email protected]: www.sys2k.comCompany Officer: Carl Sconnely, PresidentProducts: Sys2K's Infinity Business ManagementSoftware is a comprehensive Windows-based busi-ness solution. Selected by an international GeneralMotors team for implementation at GM’s Chineseparts and service outlets. Daimler Corporation cur-rently uses Sys2K for its North American Setra tourbus plant. And with certifications from GeneralMotors, Ford Motor Company and ChryslerCorporation, along with interfaces with a multitudeof connectivity partners and links to over 150 pricingcatalogs, Infinity handles the needs of bus dealer-ships and manufacturing facilities.

Interfaces to other microsoft applications, whileproviding a quality, cost-effective solution. Customerscan realize significant savings by implementing real-time integration across all departments: parts, service,finance, CRM, accounting, payroll and rental. 15

Temsa USA/CH Bus Sales, Inc.See Ad On Page 71645 Lyndale Ave., North, Suite 102

Faribault, MN 55021 USA507-331-7911E-Mail: [email protected]: www.chbussales.com

Company Officers: Robert Foley, President & CEO;Duane Geiger, Executive V. P. of Sales and ServiceProducts: CH Bus Sales, Inc. is the exclusive dis-tributor of Temsa motorcoaches in the United States,offering the TS30, TS35, and TS45 Temsa products.Temsa uses high quality production standards stress-ing customer satisfaction. The Temsa TS30 andTS35 coaches are the only integral designed 30-and35-foot coaches in the United States, according tothe company. The TS45 full-sized coach, introducedin 2014, has top safety features as standard options.Temsa coaches are constructed from stainless steelfor extra durability and safety and are tested toensure the highest standards. Equipped with aCummins/Allison driveline, Temsa models providepower and serviceability. CH Bus Sales is alsofocused on an after-sales service for parts and war-ranty support, technical assistance, driver training,and repair services. Expanding to new locationsthroughout the United States. 15

Thermo King Corp.314 W. 90th St.Minneapolis, MN 55420 USA253-686-4284 Website: www.thermoking.comProducts: Bus/motorcoach air conditioning andheating parts and systems. 14

Trans/Air Manufacturing

480 East Locust St., Dallastown, PA 17313 USA717-246-2627Website: www.transairmfg.comProducts:An ISO 9001 registered firm, manufactur-ing a full line of climate control systems for theschool, commercial and electric/hybrid vehicle mar-kets. Units, parts, service, training, warranty and newor aftermarket installations are available through fac-tory-owned operations or a network of distribtorsthroughout North America. 15

Transign LLC3777 Airport Rd., Waterford, MI 48329 USA248-623-6400Website: www.transignllc.comProducts: LED destination signs, roller curtain destina-tion signs, run number boxes and stop request signs. 14



Transit & Paratransit Company5601 Hudson Dr., Hudson, OH 44236 USA630-235-4457Website: www.taptco.comProducts: Training programs for transit and para-transit bus drivers. 14

Transit Sales International1863 Service Ct., Riverside, CA 92507 USA951-682-2557 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.transitsales.comProducts: Provides quality, used transit buses to cus-tomers in the United States, Canada, Mexico andbeyond. 14

Translite Enterprises Inc.107 Trumbull St., K Bldg.Elizabeth, NJ 07206 USA800-934-3450E-Mail: [email protected]: www.translitebusglass.comCompany Officers: Michael TurnerProducts: yA U.S. and international glass distributorwhose sole market is the bus industry. It has beenservicing the industry with bus glass and bus wind-shield replacement needs since 1993. 15

Transwest Financial Services, LLC2980 Leavesley Rd., Gilroy, CA 95020408-847-1206E-Mail: [email protected]: www.twffinancial.comCompany Officers: Scott Aldridge, PresidentProducts: Financing and leasing, discount lines, fac-tory ordering and dealer discount, low rates, new orused, no money down. 15

Trapeze Group5800 Explorer DriveMississaugua, ON L4W 5K9 CANADAPhone: 905-629-8727 E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.trapezegroup.comProducts: Solutions that consider the full enterpriseof a transit agency. Trapeze provides advanced soft-ware, intelligent transportation systems and mobiletechnologies. Trapeze offers the following solu-tions: Transit Operations and WorkforceManagement, designed to simplify scheduling, fre-quent sign-ups, complex pay rules and solve otherlogistical headaches; Transit Enterprise AssetManagement, which tracks equipment and infra-structure over time, extends their lives and keepsthem safe; Automated Fare Collection designed foroptimal cash management, provides agencies withmodern fare media and provides higher utility toexisting investments; Traveler Information deliversschedule and real-time information to transit andparatransit passengers, whenever and wherever it isnecessary. Transit scheduling and planning andparatransit scheduling and dispatch solutions pro-vide true flexibility for an agency, while BusinessIntelligence tools provide views of an agency’sdata, ensuring that the right information is getting tothe right people at the right time. 15

Transportation Insurance Brokers, Inc. (T.I.B.)See Ad On Page 33425 W. Broadway, Suite 400, Glendale, CA 91204 818-246-2800Website: www.tibinsurance.com

Products: A brokerage firm dedicated to the trans-portation industry, offering auto and general liability,physical damage, workers’ compensation and bonds.Specializing in, and committed to the transportationindustry. Offices from Los Angeles to New York.Focusing only on the transportation marketplace. 13

TriMark Corp.

See Ad On Page 41500 Bailey Ave.New Hampton, IA 50659 USA641-394-3188 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.trimarkcorp.comCompany Officers: Scott Perkins, Ric Marzolf,Kevin RothsProducts: An employee-owned company in thedesign and manufacture of hardware products for thebus/motorcoach, recreational vehicle, agricultural,truck, construction, and industrial enclosure markets.Offers a wide range of door and compartment han-dles, rotary and slam latches, locking systems, igni-tion locks, hinges, linkages and electronics includingpower lock actuators and keyless entry and relatedcomponents. Corporate headquarters in NewHampton, IA. TriMark serves the China marketthrough TriMark Xuzhou and the European marketthrough its subsidiary, TriMark Europe Ltd, based inEngland. TriMark Europe also manufactures andsells the West Alloy range of products includinglocks, hinges, window stays and associated fittingsfor industrial and leisure vehicles. 15

Trim-Lok, Inc.6855 Hermosa CircleBuena Park, CA 90622 USA714-562-0500 / 888-TRIM-LOK (874-6565)Website: www.trimlok.comProducts: A manufactuer of rubber and plasticextrusion trims and seals. Over 40 years of experi-ence, and supplies parts to over 20 industries.Providing new product solutions, such as the compa-ny’s proprietary Flap Seal and Hatch Seal.Customers can utilizethe company’s website torequest a free copy of Trim-Lok’s Catalog 650 aswell as order free product samples to ensure a partworks for a specific application. Trim-Lok sales repscan provide design/application assistance. 14

Turtle Top Inc.

See Ad On Page 567819 State Road 15New Paris, IN 46553 USA800-296-2105; 574-831-4340Website: www.turtletop.comProducts: The Turtle Top family of Odyssey XLT

and Odyssey XL buses feature sophisticated stylingand offer luxurious travel amenities for the mid-sizecoach market segment. 07

Unit Chemical Corp.7360 Commercial WayHenderson, NV 89011 USA702-564-6454, 702-564-6455800-879-8648, or 800-841-1810 (U.S. & Canada)E-Mail: [email protected]: www.unitchemical.comProducts: POT SHOT®, Portion Control POTSHOT®, POT SHOT® II and POT SHOT®EXTRA super concentrated liquid toilet deodor-ants; POT SHOT® II RTU concentrated liquid toi-let deodorant; TIMSEN-AIR packeted toiletdeodorant; TIMSEN-AIR tableted toilet deodorant;ODOR BLOCKS tableted toilet deodorant; ODORCONTROL spray cleaner, odor counteractant;SPIFFY liquid and powdered bus wash; GREEN-SHEEN liquid vehicle wash; WIPE-OUT graffitiremover; HDX concentrated degreaser andGREASE POLICE low voc all-purpose cleaner anddegreaser. 13

USSC Group150 Gordon Dr., Exton, PA 19341 USA866-312-6820 Website: www.usscgroup.comProducts: Designs and engineers seating for manytypes of vehicles. This includes durable andergonomically-designed seats to reduce day-to-daydriver fatigue and stress. A privately held companywith locations throughout the world, focused on pro-viding survivability and mobility solutions to thecommercial and military transportation markets. TheGroup consists of different companies broken into 3segments – seating, fire suppression, and services. 13

Vanner, Inc.

See Ad On Page 194282 Reynolds Dr., Hilliard, OH 43026 USA800-ACP-OWER (800-227-6937)Website: www.vanner.comProducts: Providing Hybrid Beltless Alternators™(HBA) that are high efficiency DC to DC convert-ers for Allison H40/50EP Hybrids. Eliminatesalternators and associated components. Enoughcapacity to power variable speed electric radiatorfans while running cool and efficiently. VANN-BUS Electrical Systems transmit accurate informa-tion about the 12/24v vehicle batteries with analy-sis and monitoring 24/7 with state of health, overand under voltage, battery imbalance and tempera-ture, J1939 communication with MUX and teleme-try systems. Enables state-of-charge managementlengthening battery life. Also can work in a closed-loop manner with the Hybrid Beltless Alternator™.Also offering battery equalizers for MBBM bat-tery monitoring. StartSentry Ultracapacitors alsoprovide short burst of energy and eliminatejumpstarting, reduce operational cost and down-time, reduces damaging drain on 12/24v vehiclebatteries, and will start a vehicle with dead bat-teries. Vanner inverters and AC Power systems canpower 110v AC outlets at passengers’ seats in



buses and coaches. Battery chargers provide highperformance 3-stage battery charging for 24v DCbattery banks for buses and coaches. 11

Vapor Bus Internation - A WABTEC Company

1010 Johnson Dr., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 USA847-777-6400E-Mail: [email protected]: www.vapordoors.comCompany Officers: John Condon, Vice President ofSales, North AmericaProducts: A door equipment supplier to the NorthAmerican bus industry, offering products for transitand commuter buses, intercity and motorcoaches,shuttle and commercial vehicles. Offers completeautomatic door systems as well as individual compo-nents such as actuator devices, door controls, doorpanels, seals, and door accessories. Rugged, high per-formance actuators are available in electric or pneu-matic configurations. Door control options from sim-ple elecro-mechanical devices to high-capability,microprocessor-based systems. 15

Vehicle Inspection Systems, Inc. (VIS)

See Ad On Page 416317 McCoy Rd., Suite 110,Orlando, FL 32822 USA 800-837-5145 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.vispolish.comCompany Officer:Mark Keegans, Vice PresidentProducts: Manufactures the VIS-Check and VIS-Polish equipment to assist in automating the serviceand maintenance processes in the transit and trans-portation industry. 15

VenTek International1260 A Holm Rd., Petaluma, CA 94954 USA707-773-3373 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.ventek-intl.comProducts: Transit fare collection systems. 12

Vix Technology710 Second Ave., Suite 950,Seattle, WA 98104 USA206-749-5500 ext. 3E-Mail: [email protected]: www.vixtechnology.comProducts: Offers an account-based Auto mated FareCollection (AFC) solution based on contactless andmobile technology. Helping transit agencies reducecosts, gain ridership intelligence and improve riderexperience through the Vix eO (easy-open) system.Acceptable payment methods include various contact-less media: credit/debit cards, pre-paid cards, agencyissued transit cards, third party cards such as collegeor employer IDs, and mobile wallets and phones.

As a global company, Vix has client experienceincluding Stockholm, London, Seattle and Salt LakeCity with more than 24 years of experience, 14offices in 10 countries, and solutions processing inexcess of 4.8 billion financial transactions per year.Focus is improving the rider’s experience and reduc-

ing operating costs while protecting privacy andsecurity with a PCI-DSS compliant solution. 14

Voith Turbo Inc.210 Harris Ave., Unit #1Sacramento, CA 95838 USA916-925-8241 Website: www.voithturbo.comProducts: Manufacturer of automatic transmissionsand secondary breaking systems. 12

Volvo BusesContact Prevost at: 35 Gagnon Blvd.Ste-Claire, QC G0R 2V0 CANADA877-773-8678 USA; 418-883-3391 CANADAWebsite: www.volvobuses.com,www.prevostcar.comProducts: One of the world’s largest manufacturersof buses and bus chassis. Products include citybuses, intercity buses and tourist coaches. VolvoBuses has production activities in Europe, Northand South America, Asia and Africa. The headoffice is in Sweden where product planning anddevelopment are primarily concentrated. 15

Vossloh Kiepe Corp.262 SW Marine Dr. Vancouver, BC V5X 2R5 CANADA604-324-2454E-Mail: [email protected]: www.vossloh-kiepe.comCompany Officers : Klaus Peter CanavanProducts: Electric drives for battery, hybrid and trol-ley buses; current collector systems; auxiliary invert-ers; battery chargers; and LVPS. 15

Vossloh Kiepe Inc.

359 Curie Dr.Alpharetta, GA 30005 USA770-754-0918 E-Mail: [email protected]: www.vossloh-north-america.comCompany Officers: Klaus Roehmer, President &CEOProducts: For over a century, Vossloh Kiepe hasbeen supplying electrical systems used on road andrail vehicles operating on (sub)urban public trans-portation services. Customized and efficient solu-tions address the ultimate quality requirements, withspecial emphasis on economic efficiency and ecolo-gy. The range includes integrated system solutionsfor new vehicles, the revamping of older vehicles,turnkey projects, components, and a wide array ofservices. Products include HVAC systems; APS sys-tems; electric bus drives for battery, fuel cell, hybridand trolley buses. 15

WEH Technologies Inc.24903 Laguna Edge Dr., Katy, TX 77494 USA832-331-0021 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.weh.usProducts: WEH offers a range of NGV1 compatableproducts for CNG vehicle refueling. 12

Welch Industries650 Red Oak Rd., Stockbridge, GA 30281 USA770-474-1150E-Mail: [email protected]: www.welchindustries.comCompany Officers : Lamar Welch, Proprieter;Wanda Johnson, Office ManagerProducts: Air conditioning components: remanufac-tured compressors, new condenser coils, clutches,valves, hoses, switches. Auxiliary air conditioningsystems for most coaches. 15

Western Bus Parts & Service95 Philip Ave.North Vancouver, BC V7S 2B9604-980-4844E-Mail: [email protected]: www.westernbus.caCompany Officers : Mark W. SmithProducts: Motorcoach update specialists. NumerousPrevost and MCI programs available, including H3one-piece windshiels and custom headlamp updates.Complete collision, restoration and mechanicalrepairs to all makes and models of coaches.Extensive stock of new, used and rebuilt parts.Custom fabrication shop. MCI Authorized Serviceand Warranty Centre. 15

Willingham Inc.

See Ad On Page 1720008 244th Ave. S.E., Maple Valley, WA 98038 USA425-432-9867 FAX: 425-432-3668Website: www.willinghaminc.comProducts: Seatcovers, complete interiors, floors,step tread kits, parcel rack door and bay door pis-tons, foam rubber replacement kits, net pockets, cupholders, grab handles and accessories. Seat parts forall models. 12

XL Hybrids145 Newton St., Brighton, MA 02135 USA617-718-0329E-Mail: [email protected]: www.xlhybrids.comCompany Officers: Tod Hynes, Founder andPresident; Clay Siegert. Vice President and Co-founderProducts: Manufactures and installs hybrid electricpowertrains for vans and chassis. The company’s XL3hybrid electric powertrain can be installed on new orused vehicles. SL Hybrids’ regenerative braking tech-nology stores energy normally wasted while brakingand reapplies it during acceleration. This results in 25percent increase in MPG, which equates to a 20 per-cent reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emis-sions. 15

ZF Industries, Inc.777 Hickory Hill Dr.,Vernon Hills, IL 60061 USA847-478-6840Website: www.zf.com/usProducts: Axles, suspension parts and systems,transmission parts and systems. 14



The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)EXPO 2015 featured networking opportunities, educational and trainingsessions/workshops, a transportation roadeo, various awards presenta-tions, a trade fair, educational tours and entertainment. The event tookplace May 31-June 5 at the Tampa Convention Center, in Tampa, FL. This year’s trade fair included a collection of manufacturers and con-

sultants. Attendees were able to meet vendors, and take an in-depth lookat the newest products and services available for the community trans-portation industry.

Among the educational sessions available at EXPO 2015 were thosethat focused on ridesharing, how to harness new technology, the chang-ing role of community transportation, improving service delivery, andhow to improve communication with employees and customers.Also at EXPO 2015, the “Idea Cafes” sessions allowed attendees the

opportunity to share questions, ideas and insights while participating ingroup brainstorming activities. Conference attendees submitted ideasbefore and during the conference.Idea sessions included such topics as: Enhancing Communications and

Leadership; Understanding Alternative Transportation; Healthcare &Transportation - Succeeding in the New Era; Implementing StrategicRedesign & Innovations - The Changing Role of CommunityTransportation; Tribal Transit - Moving Forward; Smart Financing for YourAgency’s Future - Developing Better Outcomes; and, State AssociationsExchanging Ideas - The Changing Role of Community Transportation.The 26th Annual National Community Transportation Roadeo, held

May 30-31 in Tampa as part of EXPO 2015, drew drivers from around thecountry to compete for top scores on a course that tested skills on everylevel of the drivers’ abilities.Felix Vitandi, of the Central Texas Rural Transit District, in Coleman,

TX, was named the Otis Reed Jr. Driver of the Year at the roadeo. Vitandi,a multiple-year veteran of the national competition, secured the award bywinning the Body-on-Chassis Division. Lester Adams, of MississippiValley State University Mass Transit, in Itta Bena, MS, was the top con-tender in the Minivan Division. Keith Patterson, of CARTS, in Cullman,AL, earned Rookie of the Year honors via his second place showing in theBody-on-Chassis Division. A total of 84 drivers competed in the nationalevent, with more than 110 volunteer judges evaluating the competition. Meanwhile, Jim Moulton, of Addison County Transit Resources and

Stagecoach Transportation Services, in Central Vermont, was named the2015 Community Transportation Manager of the Year during the AwardsBreakfast, on June 3, as part of EXPO 2015. Also, the state ofWashington’s Mason Transit Authority was recognized as the RuralCommunity Transportation System of the Year, while Utah’s CacheValley Transit District took home similar honors as the Urban CommunityTransportation System of the Year. Other awards included the Iowa Public Transit Association named

State Association of the Year; Knoxville-Knox County CommunityAction Committee receiving the Dr. and Mrs. William and Budd BellAward; John Johnson, of the Mississippi Public Transit Association, hon-ored with the Dr. Aaron Henry Leadership Award; and Dwight Mengel, ofthe Tompkins County Department of Social Services, was recognizedwith the George Rucker Memorial Award.

CTAA EXPO 2016 is scheduled for May 22-27, in Portland, OR. Visitwww.ctaa.org for more information.

CTAA Expo 2015 Held In Tampa

Photo courtesy of CTAA

ARBOC Celebrates 2,000th Bus ProducedOn April 9, 2015, ARBOC

Specialty Vehicles presentedits 2,000th bus to customerOklahoma State University.A milestone luncheon cele-bration was held atARBOC’s Mid dlebury, IN,bus plant, with specialacknowledgement giv en toTom Duncan, transit manag-er for OSU, Brent Roy,regional sales manager forNational Bus Sales, and allof the employees at ARBOCSpecialty Vehicles. Brent Roy said, “Being a

part of this incredible mile-stone is very special for mesince I have been selling and promoting theARBOC product since it was first developed.This ARBOC bus has established a reputationfor being one of the safest and well-built buses

on the market today.”Don Roberts, president & CEO of ARBOC

Specialty Vehicles, said, “I am extremely proud tosay that ARBOC has taken the small cutaway low-

floor bus concept and grownit into a widely acceptedtransportation solution fortransit operators all acrossNorth America. It took usaround 4 years to reach busnumber 1,000 and then, just alittle over 2 years to reach busnumber 2,000. This milestonecelebration was a great oppor-tunity to recognize the hardwork and dedication of all ofthe men and women whowork at this company, manyof which have been heresince we started.” ARBOC Specialty Vehi -

cles offers low floor cutawaybus technology that allows vehicle access for pas-sengers of all abilities, including passengers withspecial needs. Learn more at www.ARBOCsv.com.

Pictured, left to right, are Joe Kizinski, regional sales at ARBOC; Don Roberts, president & CEO of ARBOC; Tom Duncan, transit manager at

Oklahoma State University; and Brent Roy, regional sales manager at National Bus Sales.


SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSESSMALL & MID-SIZE BUSESFreightliner Custom Chassis Corp.

(FCCC) has announced the retirement ofpresident and CEO Bob Harbin, effectiveJuly 31.“Harbin’s retirement brings to a close a

distinguished career of more than 30years as a leader and innovator in thetransportation industry. He’s served aspresident and CEO of FCCC since 2006,where he helped push the company to itscurrent status.“He also increased resources to strength-

en FCCC’s dealer- and customer-supportsystems as well as its development of inno-vative alternative-fuel products. Everyone atDaimler Trucks North America and FCCC isincredibly grateful to Bob for his many years ofdistinguished and dedicated service,” saidMartin Daum, president and CEO of DaimlerTrucks North America (DTNA). Prior to joining FCCC, Harbin worked for

more than 20 years at Chrysler, serving in man-agement roles at a number of the automaker’splants before being promoted to chairman andtechnical director of a joint Chrysler-BMWventure in Brazil.Harbin will be succeeded as president and

CEO of FCCC by David Carson, who current-ly serves as general manager of human

resources for DTNA. Carson joinedDTNA in 2001 and has served in a seriesof senior leadership positions, andbecame a member of the DTNAOperating Committee in 2009. Carsonwill assume the new duties August 1. Asuccessor to Carson will be announced ata later time.FCCC is a manufacturer of gas,

diesel and alternative-fuel chassis forthe medium-duty pickup and deliverymarkets. It offers 24/7 factory directsupport, a nationwide service networkwith more than 400 dealers in the U.S.

and Canada, and an official customer-sup-port mobile app. FCCC also manufactureschassis for the motor home, school bus andshuttle bus markets. It is a subsidiary ofDaimler Trucks North America LLC, aDaimler company. Visit www.freightlinerchassis.com.


Bob Harbin To Retire As President/CEO Of Freightliner,David Carson Named To Lead Company

Chestnut Ridge Foam Inc., located inLatrobe, PA, recently hired Anthony Tomaselloas the new surface transportation manager.Tomasello has several years of business to

business sales and territory management expe-rience within the technology and capital equip-ment sector. Tomasello’s primary role is to expand and

grow the Surface Tran sportation Div isionthrough in corporating the companies’ fire-resistant cushioning products, which complywith F.R.A andF.T.A. fire safetycriteria, and intoO.E.M. specifica-tions at the appli-cable levels (I.E.state, county, lo -cal, individualtransit authori-ties, consultants,vehicle manufac-tures, etc.)The Surface

Transportat iondiv ision consists of three main markets: passen-ger rail, buses, and boating/marine seating.Tomasello is a graduate from West Virginia

University, where he earned a B.S. in publicrelations & business management. Visit www.chestnutridgefoam.com.

Ron Mosby Joins S.O.R.T.A.

Board Of Trustees

Ron Mosby, executive director of Journey toLiberty, a non-profit, faith-based organization,has joined the Southwest Ohio RegionalTransit Authority’s board of trustees.

Mosby also hosts the weekly radio show,“Glimpses of theKingdom,” thatairs on WGRI,Inspirational 1050AM. Previously,he served as sen-ior manager ofpublic affairs forWalmart, wherehe oversaw gov-ernment and pub-lic relations formore than 140stores throughout Ohio. He has also held the roleof public information officer for the OhioDepartment of Transportation’s District 8, andserved as chief of staff for three formerCincinnati, OH, City Council members.Mosby currently serves on the North College

Hill, OH, City Council. He has a bachelor’sdegree in communication arts from theUniversity of Cincinnati and is a graduate of theUnited States Navy Officer Candidate School.Metro is a non-profit, tax-funded public serv-

ice of the Southwest Ohio Regional TransitAuthority, providing about 17 million rides peryear. Visit www.go-metro.com.

Bob Harbin

Anthony Tomasello

Ron Mosby

David Carson

Chesnut Ridge HiresAnthony Tomasello AsSurface Transportation

ManagerABC Companies has hired Joe Lunny as

transit bus and service sales specialist for theEastern Region of the United States.Lunny has more than 25 years of bus sales

and management experience, most of that timeserving the transit bus industry along the EastCoast. Previously, he was southeast regionalsales manager at New Flyer Industries.He was also vice president/sales and market-

ing for two bus dealerships, and was the ownerand CEO of thefirst commercial-only Blue Birdbus dealership inNew England.Lunny will

serve customerseast of the Miss -issippi River,working withJim Morrison,who managesthe WesternRegion. They areteamed with two dealerships in the sales andservice of New Flyer transit buses. DATTCOInc., based in New Britain, CT, will cover theNew England states, while Creative Bus Sales’territory is Texas and Oklahoma.

Visit www.abc-companies.comfor more information.

Joe Lunny

ABC Hires Joe Lunny AsTransit Bus And Service

Sales Specialist

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS


SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSESSMALL & MID-SIZE BUSESTemsa

Temsa TS 30 The Temsa TS 30 coach is manufactured in Turkey and is distrib-

uted in the United States, exclusively by CH Bus Sales, LLC. The TS30 is a fully integral designed mid-size coach that provides thesame level of comfort and amenities as a full size coach.

The TS 30 has independent front suspension and automatictransmission, contributing to a smooth, comfortable drive. With anAmerican driveline (Cummins/Allison), the TS 30 provides powerand serviceability. These are combined with European craftsman-ship to create a high quality driving experience. It is stringentlytested to ensure the highest standards.

Despite its compact dimensions, the TS 30 has a tough, integralstainless steel chassis for extra durability and safety. The interiorintegrates a high quality heating and air conditioning system,abundant luggage space, a restroom and reclining seats.

The TS 30 is appropriate for smaller groups and is more eco-nomical to purchase and operate than a larger coach, according tothe company. It is fuel efficient and kind to the environment aswell as an operator’s finances.

CH Bus Sales, LLC1645 Lyndale Ave. North, Suite 102, Faribault, MN 55021 USA

Phone: 507-331-7911; Fax: 507-331-1338Website: www.chbussales.com

Model .............................................................................................Temsa TS 30Seating Capacity .............................................34 passengers w/restroomLength ........................................................................................................30.64’Width..........................................................................................................94.64”Height......................................................10.89’ (including air conditioner)Engine........................................................Cummins ISB 6.7 250 HP-EPA 13Type of Fuel ..............................................................................................DieselChassis .....................................Frameless monocoque in stainless steelAir Conditioning.....................................................Full auto HVAC system/

roof type unit (27 KW cooling, 39 KW heating)Wheelchair Lift Option ...............................................................................YesSteering ............................................................................................................ZFSuspension.............Independent front suspension w/shock absorber

Temsa

Temsa TS 35 The Temsa TS 35 coach is manufactured in Turkey and is dis-

tributed in the United States and Canada exclusively by CH BusSales, LLC. The TS 35 is a fully integral designed mid-size coachthat provides the same level of comfort and amenities as a fullsize coach. This mid-size coach offers a luxurious and spaciousinterior for passengers and driver.

With an American driveline (Cummins/Allison), the TS 35 pro-vides power and serviceability. These are combined withEuropean craftsmanship to create a high quality driving experi-ence.

The TS 35 is constructed from stainless steel for extra durabil-ity and safety. It is stringently tested to ensure the highest stan-dards. The TS 35 is appropriate for smaller groups, more econom-ical to purchase and operate than a larger coach, but with thesame high-end features, according to the company.

CH Bus Sales, LLC1645 Lyndale Ave. North, Suite 102, Faribault, MN 55021 USA

Phone: 507-331-7911; Fax: 507-331-1338Website: www.chbussales.com

Model..............................................................................................Temsa TS 35Seating Capacity.............................................40 Passengers w/restroomLength ..............................................................................................................35’Width ..........................................................................................................100.4”Height .............................................................................................................11.5’Engine .........................................................Cummins ISL 8.9 345 HP-EPA13Type of Fuel ..............................................................................................DieselChassis .....................................Frameless monocoque in stainless steelAir Conditioning.................................Full automatic convector system/

Roof type air conditioning unit 32 KW/Carrier 05GWheelchair Lift Option ...............................................................................YesSteering....................................................................................Power steeringSuspension ................................................Independent front suspension

w/adjustable shock absorber



SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSESSMALL & MID-SIZE BUSESSMALL & MID-SIZE BUSESSMALL & MID-SIZE BUSESTurtle Top

Odyssey XLT The Odyssey XLT shuttle bus and motorcoach series provides

up to 51 passengers with an outstanding travel experience. Builton the Freightliner FM2 chassis, Turtle Top gives added focustoward road stability, passenger comfort, vehicle dependability,quality, and safety. Customized travel amenities and increasedpassenger and storage capacity are available for churches, col-leges, city and county transportation authorities, assisted livingservices, cross-country touring companies, excursion compa-nies and many more transportation opportunities.

Turtle Top67819 State Road 15New Paris, IN 46553

800-296-2105Email: [email protected]

www.turtletop.com

ODYSSEY XLT FEATURES• Freightliner M2-106 Chassis

• 33,000 GVW• Aerodynamic automotive styling

• Clear view windows• Up to 51 passenger capacity*

• Wide interior with double row luxury seating• Flexible floor plans including wheelchair capability

• Meets and exceeds FMVSS regulations• Qualifies for Buy America

• Steel roll cage with full perimeter steel floor• Body and A/C warranty

*CDL required

Turtle Top

Odyssey XL The Odyssey XL shuttle bus and motorcoach series extends

Turtle Top’s most popular shuttle to provide up to 37 passen-gers with a great ride. These are available on the Ford F550,F650, F750 and Freightliner chassis and provide road stability,passenger comfort, dependability, quality and safety. Selectingthe Odyssey XL increases passenger capacity for churches, col-leges, city and county transportation authorities, assisted liv-ing services, cross-country touring companies, excursion com-panies and many more transportation opportunities.



www.turtletop.com

ODYSSEY XL FEATURES• Ford F550, F650 or Freightliner M2 Chassis

• Aerodynamic automotive styling• Clear view windows

• Up to 33 passenger on the Ford F550*• Up to 37 passengers on the Ford F650*

• Up to 41 passengers on the FM2*• Wide interior with double row luxury seating

• Flexible floor plans including wheelchair capability• Meets and exceeds FMVSS regulations

• Qualifies for Buy America and is Altoona tested• Steel roll cage with full perimeter steel floor

•Body and air conditioning warranty

*CDL required



SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSESSMALL & MID-SIZE BUSESTurtle Top

Odyssey The Odyssey family of buses provides a first-class travel

experience for up to 25 passengers on the Chevrolet and Fordchassis. With innovation, styling, and quality, the Odyssey shut-tle bus is designed for churches, day cares, airport shuttles,assisted living facilities, colleges, sports teams, and mobilebusinesses.



www.turtletop.com

ODYSSEY FEATURES• Ford E-450 or Chevrolet G-4500 chassis

• Aerodynamic automotive styling• Clear view windows

• Up to 24 passenger capacity*• Low wide enclosed entrance

• Flexible floor plans including wheelchair capability• Meets and exceeds FMVSS regulations

• Qualifies for Buy America and is Altoona tested• Steel roll cage with full perimeter steel floor

• Body and A/C warranty

*CDL required

Turtle Top

Terra Transit The Terra Transit shuttle bus is an economical complement

to Turtle Top's mid-size fleet. This abridged version of theOdyssey also offers seating for up to 25 passengers and main-tains the same Turtle Top safety standards. Riders will find iteasy to enter and exit with ample headroom and aisle passage.With a variety of floor plans, companies can meet their needsfor storage, seating preferences, and wheelchair accessibility. Afull roll cage, quality construction, and 2-year warranty makethis an affordable and practical choice for safe, dependabletransportation.



www.turtletop.com

TERRA TRANSIT FEATURES• Ford E-series or Chevy G-series chassis

• Overall Vehicle Length of 23’-29’ • 78” Interior Height / 94” Wall to Wall

• Flat Floor Standard• Fully Welded Steel Roll Cage w/ Rust Inhibitor• High Gloss 1-Piece Composite Exterior Side

Panels w/ UV Protection• GXL Wiring for all Interior & Exterior Components

• Exterior LED Lighting• Up to 25 Passengers + Driver*

*CDL required




SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSESSMALL & MID-SIZE BUSES SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSESSMALL & MID-SIZE BUSES

Turtle Top

Van Terra The Van Terra shuttle bus showcases both strength and

versatility. All types of passengers, including senior livingagencies, find it easy to enter and exit with ample headroomand aisle passage. It is a great alternative to the standard 15-passenger van. The Van Terra maneuvers like a van but hasthe stability of a dual rear wheel bus. Extended rear wheelstance with a full roll cage, quality construction, and sleekstyling make this an affordable and practical choice for safedependable transportation.



www.turtletop.com

VAN TERRA FEATURES• Ford E-350, Chevrolet Express, or GMC Savana 3500 chassis

• 15 - 18 passenger alternative *• Low, wide enclosed entrance

• Wide aisle with interior headroom• Wide wheelbase stance for road stability

• Flexible floor plans, including wheelchair capability• Meets and exceeds FMVSS regulations

• Altoona tested• Steel roll cage with school bus roll-over crush test

• CDL license not required in most states **• The most storage in its class

* Some floorplans include wheelchair/luggage areas that reducethe number of seats. The maximum possible occupancy in this

class is 18 seats.

** Vehicles with 15 occupants or less do not require CDL in moststates. Those with 16 or more do require a CDL.


Spirit Of MobilityLow Floor

Riders of all abilities no longer need to contend with steps inthe most accessible low-floor cutaway bus in the industry today.The ARBOC Spirit of Mobility, built on the Chevy G4500 chassis,provides a single, non-discriminatory patented angled andaccessible entranceway. The Spirity of Mobility comes standardwith a full 4-corner air-ride kneeling feature, allowing for anindustry leading 1:6 power ramp slope on flat ground, accordingto ARBOC Specialty Vehicles.

Now every passenger, including wheelchair riders and powerscooters can experience what true random access really means.This bus provides speed of operation, ride quality, passengerdignity and safety.

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles51165 Greenfield Pkwy., Middlebury, IN 46540

574-825-4880 • Fax: 574-825-1750Website: www.ARBOCsv.com

Model .....................................................................................Spirit of MobilitySeating Capacity ..................................................................................12 to 23Length............................................................................................23’, 26’ & 28’Width ...............................................................................................................96”Height .............................................................................................................110”Engine.............................6.0L Vortec V8, Optional 6.6L Duramax DieselTransmission...................................................................6-Speed AutomaticChassis..................................................................................................GM 4500Air Conditioning..............................................Passenger A/C up to 80btuWheelchair Access Option.............................Low Floor Ramp Entrance,

Up to 7 PositionsSteering..............................................................................................GM PowerSuspension .......................................................4-Corner Air Ride Kneeling



SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSESSMALL & MID-SIZE BUSES SMALL & MID-SIZE BUSESSMALL & MID-SIZE BUSES



Spirit Of FreedomLow Floor

The innovative Spirit of Freedom is the first and only bus ofits kind, offering all the benefits of a low-floor bus at a compet-itive price. The Spirit of Freedom is built on a conventional GMG4500 chassis and rides on OEM spring suspension, all whileexceeding ADA guidelines with a 1:5 power ramp slope on flatground.

Utilizing the GM suspension provides the added benefit oflower maintenance costs over the life-cycle of the vehicle. Theextra wide patented angled entry opening makes this an idealbus for airport and hotel shuttles as well as transit agencies.Say goodbye to risky steps and wheelchair lifts and say hello tothe future of the cutaway bus.



Model....................................................................................Spirit of FreedomSeating Capacity ..................................................................................12 to 23Length...............................................................................................24’, 27’, 29’Width ...............................................................................................................96”Height .............................................................................................................112”Engine.............................6.0L Vortec V8, Optional 6.6L Duramax DieselTransmission...................................................................6-Speed AutomaticChassis..................................................................................................GM 4500Air Conditioning..............................................Passenger A/C up to 80btuWheelchair Access Option.............................Low Floor Ramp Entrance,

Up to 7 PositionsSteering..............................................................................................GM PowerSuspension...................................................................................OEM Springs


Spirit Of LibertyLow Floor

Introducing the ARBOC Spirit of Liberty. Finally, a rear-engine“medium-duty” low floor bus with floorplan flexibility. Availablein 30 and 35-foot lengths, the Spirit of Liberty can accommodateup to 37 passengers with additional standees, along with indus-try leading six wheelchair positions, according to ARBOCSpecialty Vehicles. This is a truly accessible bus for all passen-gers, with no step-up in the rear of the bus.

ARBOC’s patented technology offers an angled entrancewaywhile exceeding ADA guidelines with a 1:6 power ramp slope onflat ground for passengers in need of extra assistance andwheelchair accessibility. Backed by a Cummins ISB 6.7L dieselengine and Allison transmission, serviceability and reliabilitymake the Spirit of Liberty the right choice as a transportationsolution.



Model ........................................................................................Spirit of LibertySeating Capacity ..............................Up to 37 passengers plus standeesLength .......................................................................................................30’, 35’Width...............................................................................................................100”Height .............................................................................................................120”Engine.............................................................240 HP ISB Cummins 6.7 LiterTransmission.....................................................................Allison B220 6-SPDChassis.................................................... XBA Freightliner Custom ChassisAir Conditioning......................................Roof Mounted Evaporator; Dash

Mounted w/Opt. Overhead Aux. HeatWheelchair Ramp Option.....................................................Braun or Ricon,

Up to 6 PositionsSuspension ......Air-2 Bag at each axle with electronic height control





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CT-Series DLXThe new Ford Transit chassis is revolutionizing the commer-

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CTS-SeriesMicro Bird Commercial designs and manufactures a complete

line of commercial buses built with superior durability. The CTS-Series delivers exceptional safety and stability, making this busan excellent choice for special needs applications. This bus isready to be equipped with a variety of options to suit the needsof any passenger. The CTS-Series (CT-Series) offers a new design,with more visibility and a more comfortable driver’s area, witheasy access to controls.





Model ..................................................................................................CTS-SeriesSeating Capacity ............................................................Up to 11 passengersLength ............................................................................................................273”Width.................................................................................................................86”Height .............................................................................................................106”Engine .......................................................................3,7L V6 or 3,2L 15 DieselTransmission......................................................6 speed AOD w/SelectshiftChassis ..................................................................................Ford Transit T350Air Conditioning .......................................................................Up to 55K BTUWheelchair lift.....................................................................................StandardSteering.........................................................................................Tilt-StandardSuspension......................................................................................Leaf SpringWheelbase......................................................................................................156”


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D-Series The D-Series is a dual rear wheel bus made of six longitu-

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wraps could be made to allow police and others to see inside the buses.“The police have been very supportive. They even patrol our transit cen-

ters to make sure no one is disturbing our customers,” Pubillones said.“Anytime we have an issue, we get quick response from our local lawenforcement agencies.”

‘Expect The Best’

Since its inception, CCT has employed a small core staff, as its serviceis privatized. Drivers, customer service professionals and dispatcherswork for Transdev, the system’s private contractor.

“We have seven staff people who actually work for CCT, but withTransdev, we look and act like one system,” DiMassimo said.The slogan that all Cobb County employees work under is “Expect the

best.”“You will not find more talented, more committed public servants any-

where than right here in Cobb County ,and that is also true for the employ-ees at Cobb Community Transit,” DiMassimo said. “They are often recog-nized at the top at whatever career path they are in, and they will do whatev-er it takes to make sure we provide the best service. The slogan for CobbCounty is ‘Expect the best,’ and we believe in it and live it everyday. “On the Transdev side, we have had an extraordinary partnership with

them in providing the service. They also understand the ‘Expect the best’mentality and are living it as a private sector partner. We have seen some dra-matic improvements in customer service, and with drivers. We have an awardevery quarter to recognize an outstanding employee or employees fromTransdev. Since they are not Cobb County employees and we don’t haveother ways to recognize them, we do it publically with a resolution from ourboard.”Franklin added: “I can’t say enough about the CCT staff. They go above

and beyond the call of duty.”

A Convenience Oriented Society

One of the major challenges for most public transit systems in theUnited State is funding. Such is the case for CCT, as well, accord-ing to DiMassimo. The federal government’s lack of action on a

long-term transportation bill is not helping matters, she added.“With federal transportation funding, we are nearing the cliff again and we

still don’t have Congressional action on a transportation bill that is longerterm — it is always short-term resolutions,” she said. “Funding at the feder-al level for the past several years has been, and will continue to be, an issue. “In Georgia, the state doesn’t currently provide any substantive funding

for transit. However, during the last session there was a transportation billpassed that is providing a new source of state funding, and it includes a com-ponent that offers some opportunity for public transit. “At the local level, our board of commissioners have always walked the

talk and have made some county general fund money available to supportthis system.“We are the second largest transit system in the state behind MARTA, run-

ning just under 4 million trips a year. CCT has been operating for 25, yearsand is rebranding and bringing in new kinds of services. We couldn’t havedone all that without our local leadership helping us to make it happen.”In discussing how to improve the image of public transportation and cre-

ating a transit system that will attract patrons, DiMassimo said, “I think itgoes back to being very business oriented with your system. There mustbe a high level of customer satisfaction. The product must be one thatpeople want to use and invest in with their tax dollars. A transit systemneeds to be safe, clean, reliable and able to satisfy the needs of customers.It has got to go to the places they want to go.“As transportation professionals, we must lead from the perspective of

running a business and figuring out what are the things that make people buysomething. As a country, we should look at transportation the same way.

“We are a convenience oriented society now — I think sometimes to ourdetriment — nonetheless, that is where we are. People want to have a choice.They may not want to take public transportation all the time, but they wantthe choice, and that is all about convenience. I think we have to respond tothat market. “Furthermore, transit buses roll on roads; therefore, roads are extremely

important. Making sure we have good infrastructure all the way around iscritical.”DiMassimo said Cobb County and many areas in the country have a

“mature” infrastructure, in that the roadway and transportation network insuch areas has been extensively developed. “The ability to continue to expand transportation networks must be done

in the most cost effective way,” she said “Sometimes that may be wideningor constructing a new road. Expanding a network by introducing or expand-ing public transit service is the most cost effective and efficient way, and it iswhat the public transit customer base desires.“One of things I feel very hopeful about is, as a nation, we are starting to

see that we must use all the tools in the tool kit for our transportation systems.That doesn’t mean we no longer love our cars and love the road, it just meanswe need more options. Simply expanding roadways is not going to get uswhere we want to be. When a roadway is expanded, it eventually fills backup and then it must be expanded again. From an environmental, cost andmaintenance perspective, that often is not the best business choice to make.I think we are going to see a resurgence and growth in our transit network,complementary to our nation’s overall transportation network, because it isthe best business decision to make.“I think the future of transit overall is pretty bright. My hope is that the

flexibility on the funding side of the equation catches up.”

Contact: Cobb County Department of Transportation, Marietta, GA.Phone: 770-528-1614. Website: www.cobbcounty.org/cct.

Cobb County Transit: Continued From Page 23



Lewis Coaches Purchases New MCI J4500From Hometown Trolley:Green Fuel Chassis

Options On All Makes And Models

“Hometown Trolleys are designed in replicaof the nostalgic streetcars of the late 1800s.From the first trolley built, our focus has beento preserve the integrity of craftsmanship trueto its era. Today we continue to innovate whilemanufacturing trolleys with the same designprinciples, work ethics and commitment toquality established by the founding generationof our family-owned and operated business.

Our reputation is built on providing customerswith superior products and top-notch customerservice,” said company representatives. “We now offer green fuel chassis options on

all of our makes and models. We have part-nered with Green Alternative Systems (GAS)to provide LPG and CNG packages to meetlonger-range capabilities and lower emissions.” The new GreenStreet model is the full elec-

tric low-floor trolley that Hometown Trolleyhas developed providing a range of 120-150miles and a recharging time of 4-5 hours, pro-ducing zero emissions. The company alsooffers wind and solar powered street lamps andtrolley stops. Hometown Trolley, a third generation fami-

ly-owned and operated company, recentlydelivered 4 electric low-floor trolley buses toThunder Bay Transit Authority, in Alpena, MI.The first nationwide tour of the electricGreenStreet model began in San Antonio withVIA and San Antonio City Hall.

Visit www.hometowntrolley.comfor more information.

“It’s not every day that a child takes deliveryof a brand-new, top-of-the-line motor coach.But when nine-year-old LoganLewis signed the paperwork onLewis Coaches’ 2015 ‘PrincessLogan’ MCI J4500, she wasn’t justparticipating in a ‘take your daugh-ter to work’ moment. She was, herelders hoped, also signing onto afamily legacy,” according to MCI. Representing the fourth genera-

tion of a family company foundedin 1960 and today run by PresidentHarold Lewis, Sr., and GeneralManager Harold Lewis, Jr., withhelp from Chad Lewis (Logan’sfather), Logan isn’t the first young Lewis tohave a bus named for her. Braden Lewis, 12,took delivery of the “Prince Braden” MCIJ4500 in 2013, according to a press release.How do the kids feel about their ownership

stake in the company’s coaches? “They love it,” says Harold Lewis, Jr.,

Braden’s father and Logan’s uncle. “I’m usingit as a bribe to get them more into the business.They filled out the paperwork, and they have

their own set of keys. They can’t drive themyet, but that’s the next battle.”

Based in New Orleans, Lewis Coaches runs afleet of four MCI coaches, serving charter andcontract customers that include area collegesand multi-day tour groups. Says Harold Lewis, Jr., “Our website says it

all. We’re a small mom-and-pop business fullycommitted to safety and the travel industry.”

Visit www.MCICoach.com andwww.LewisCoach.com for more information.

Northeast Charter AcquiresAll Aboard Trolley & Limousine

Northeast Charter & Tour Co., Inc.,Lewiston, ME, has acquired all assets and oper-ating rights of All Aboard Trolley & Limousineservice, Rockland, ME. Scott Riccio is presi-dent, owner and founder ofNortheast Charter & Tour Co.,Inc.With the purchase, the compa-

ny adds two trolleys and a 21passenger minibus to its existingfleet. Northeast has had a year-

round garage in Lincolnville,ME, for the past six years, oper-ating motorcoach and schoolbuses and it will service the trol-leys and the 21-passengerminibus acquired through theacquisition. Trolley service will remain thesame with the incorporation of Northeast'scharter bus and school bus service, when appli-cable. Northeast Charter & Tour started in 1999

with just one bus, which shuttled skiers fromthe Portland Jetport to Sunday River. Sincethen, the fleet has grown to 23 motorcoaches, avariety of mini buses, vans, limousines, trol-leys, and Mercedes sprinters. The company hasjust under 100 Maine-based employees. Northeast Charter operates out of three loca-

tions: Lewiston, Lincolnville and southern

Maine/seacoast New Hampshire, which pro-vides the opportunity to have charter trans-portation services throughout the United Statesand Canada. The company also operates 51

school buses for the Auburn and Winthrop, ME,public school systems. In 2014, Northeast transported 118,900 pas-

sengers and operated over 700,000 miles. Forthe past 16 years, Northeast Charter has beenthe official transportation and carrier for thePortland Sea Dogs, an affiliate team of theBoston Red Sox. It also provides travel for thePortland Pirates, colleges and universities, pri-vate and public schools, convention shuttles,and cruise lines visiting New England. Visit www.northeastchartertour.com for

more information.

GreenStreet is shown near the San Antonio City Hall.


The Tampa, FL, Area Safety Council honored 20 HART operators with the One Million Mile ClubAward during the 35th Annual Safety Awards Luncheon recently. Eighteen bus and van operators achieved One Million Mile status. One operator drove two mil-

lion miles, and one drove three million miles without a preventable accident.“Having this many Million Milers in one transit agency is truly remarkable,” HART Chief

Executive Officer Kath -arine Eagan said. “Wecongratulate these acc -omplished Bus and VanOperators and we thankthem for their safe andconscientious driving. Ittakes skilled and veryfocused driving to achieve this elite Million Miler status.”Operators presented with the 2014 One Million Mile Club Award are

Carla Banks, Carrie Bell, Luis Claro, Valencia Joyce, Geraldine James,Michael McCoy, Claude Matthews, Jacqueline Franklin, Timothy Mathias,Angel Rivera, Scott Saunders, Rickey Sparks, Tawanda Williams, GloriaGirard, Gloria Ellison, Ermin Morales, Sheryl West, and JacquelineWalden. In addition, Bus Operator, Roland “Skip” Diggs joined the TwoMillion Mile club, and Bus Operator Thomas Mouling becomes the secondHART Operator to hold Three Million Mile Club member status.To qualify for membership in the One Million Mile Club, a bus or van

operator must complete 14 years without a preventable accident. As a team,these honorees have earned a combined safe driving record of 23 millionmiles, the equivalent of driving to the moon and back 48 times without anaccident. During his tenure Ermin Morales has held several positions at HART,

including driving buses and working in the marketing department. CarlaBanks, Jacqueline Franklin, Geraldine James, and Jacqueline Walden allbegan their driving careers at the Hillsborough County School District

before transferring to HART.Recently Claude Mathews andThomas Mouling retired fromHART after more than 58 yearswith the agency.The One Million Mile Club

has been in existence since 1994,and has 144 members, 25 ofwhich have been inducted intothe Two Million Mile Club, astatus that requires 27 years ofdriving without a preventableaccident. Until recently, onlyone person, retired HARTOperator Samuel Baker, held thestatus of a Three Million MileClub member. Mouling drove41 years without a preventableaccident. HART requires aThree Million Mile Club mem-ber to have completed 40 yearsof driving without a preventableaccident.These drivers wear a special

HART patch on their uniformsas members of the Million MileClub.

Visit www.gohart.org formore information.

20 HART Operators Honored By The Tampa Area Safety Council For Safety

Holiday Tours Adds 2 Temsa TS 35 Mid-Size Coaches

Holiday Companies is a tour & charter trans-portation company which also offers travel servic-es. The company, located near Greensboro, NC,has been serving the Carolinas and Virginia forover three decades. The company runs a fleet of 70 vehi-

cles including full-size motorcoaches,the TEMSA mid-size coaches and cut-away models. “Holiday Tours focuses on the high

safety and maintenance specifications,maintaining its fleet through qualityinspections prior to and after each trip.The company prides itself on hiringintensely qualified drivers for every tripin order to maintain the safety of cus-tomers,” according to Temsa.Holiday Tours recently added two TEMSA

TS 35 mid-size coaches. The company has nowpurchased a total of four TEMSA TS 35s. Thefirst unit was purchased two years ago. David Brown, president of Holiday Tours,

said, “Our customer response to the TS 35 has

been great, and is a key reason we continue topurchase more.”CH Bus Sales, Inc. is the exclusive distributor

of TEMSA motorcoaches in the United States. Itis a privately owned corporation with an indus-

try-experienced ownership and managementteam. Temsa is a fully owned subsidiary ofSabanci Holding, a financial and industrialgroup in Turkey. Visit www.chbussales.com and www.trustholi-

day.com for more information.

Back row L-R: Ruthie Reyes Burckard, HART Chief Operating Officer,Michael Stephens, Chief Business Enterprise & Safety Officer, KatharineEagan, Chief Executive Officer, Timothy Mathias, Luis Claro, ClaudeMatthews, Jacqueline Franklin, Sheryl West, Jacqueline Walden,Geraldine James, Gloria Ellison, Tawanda Williams, Gloria Girard,

Valencia Joyce, and Ermin Morales. Front row L -R: Thomas Mouling,and Roland "Skip" Diggs.




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BOWMANSDALE2112 Bumble Bee Hollow Rd.Off Rt. 15 • Mechanicsburg, PA

717-697-5383CAMP HILL

4230 Trindle Road • 717-737-3896CARLISLE

60 Noble Blvd. in Super Walmart717-960-9400

608 E. High St. • 717-249-77211176 Harrisburg Pike • 717-243-7774905 Walnut Bottom Rd. • 717-249-0694

CEDAR CLIFFExit 19 off I-83 • Camp Hill, PA

717-737-6404CHAMBERSBURG

1075 Lincoln Way East • 717-263-4601NORTH CHAMBERSBURG

2891 Philadelphia Avenue (US 11 N.)717-263-2970CLEONA

493 W. Penn Avenue • 717-272-5677COLUMBIA

1788 Columbia Ave., off Rt. 30717-684-7048DILLSBURG

898 North US Rt. 15 • 717-432-9500EAST MANCHESTER

4245 North George St. • 717-266-3170ELIZABETHTOWN

1284 S. Market St. • 717-367-6471ENOLA

Enola Rd., Exit Rt. 1115 S. off Rt. 81 • 717-732-4228

EPHRATA140 N. Reading Rd.• 717-733-1660

GETTYSBURG517 S. Steinwehr Ave., Bus. Rt. 15

717-334-59201090 York Rd.• 717-337-1030

GREENCASTLERt. 16 and I-81 • 717-597-2589

HALIFAX3761 Peter's Moutain Rd.• 717-896-2535

HANOVER991 Carlisle St., Rt. 94 • 717-632-7531350 Eisenhower Dr.• 717-632-00051448 Baltimore St. • 717-630-0337

HARRISBURG2929 Paxton St. • 717-561-8050

4605 Jonestown Rd. 717-652-7035

7845 Linglestown Rd.717-545-8580

Rt. 83 and Union Deposit Rd.717-564-9320

4403 N. Front St. • 717-238-1048Harrisburg East Mall/Rt. 83 & Paxton St.

717-561-0703Eisenhower Blvd. I-283, Exit 1

717 -939-69725590 Allentown Blvd., Rt. 22Exit 26 off I-81 • 717-652-9123Kline Plaza, 101 S. 25th St.

717-232-0008Uptown Shopping Center

720 Division St. • 717-236-6226Harrisburg Airport • 717-948-39006535 Grayson Rd. in Wal-Mart

717 -561-0445HERSHEY

Rts. 39 and 322 • 611 E. Main St.,Hummelstown • 717-566-6041

JONESTOWNRt 72 & I-81 • 610-562-8462

LANCASTER1880 Hempstead Rd. • 717-509-6988Willow Valley Square • 717-464-51191829 Oregon Pike • 717-569-78981434 Manheim Pike • 717-394-3417

Rt. 30 and Centerville Rd.Lancaster, PA • 717-393-952368 East Town Mall, Rt. 30ELancaster, PA • 717-394-8957

1755 Columbia Ave.Millersville Exit off Rt. 30, Rt. 462

717-397-5112575 N. Franklin St., next to McCuskey

High School • 717-394-79382034 Lincoln Hwy East in Wal-Mart

717-390-1099King & Water Streets • 717-299-6699

Manor Shopping Center1296 Millersville Pk. • 717-293-5706

LEMOYNERts. 11 and 15 North across fromRadisson Hotel • 717-761-7992

LEBANON1202 W. Maple St. • 717-273-8691

757 E. Cumberland St. • 717-273-90231725 Quentin Rd., Lebanon, PA

717-306-6565LEWISTOWN

US 522 & US 22 • 717-248-5255121 Electric Avenue • 717-248-4447

LITITZ990 Lititz Pike, Rt. 501 N.

717-627-4666LITTLESTOWN

430 North Queen St. • 717-359-8946LYKENS VALLEY

4660 Rt. 209 • 717-362-8416MANHEIM

711 Lancaster Rd., Rt. 72717-664-4944

MECHANICSBURGWesley Dr. Exit, Rt. 15

717-761-7525KMart Plaza, 5600 Carlisle Pike

717-766-96756250 Carlisle Pike in Wal-Mart

717-591-9864MERCERSBURG

11924 Buchanan Trial West717-328-0111

MIDDLETOWN2270 W. Harrisburg Pike • 717-944-9535

MIFFLINTOWNRt. 322 and Rt. 35, Mifflintown Exit

717-436-9779MYERSTOWN

295 West Lincoln Avenue (Rt. 422)717-866-2278

NEW CUMBERLAND101 Limekiln Rd. • 717-774-1027

NEW HOLLAND828 W. Main St. • 717-354-9300

NEW OXFORD6040 York Rd., Rts. 30 and 94

717-624-4266

NEWPORTRt. 322 and Rt. 34, Newport Exit

717-567-9344PALMYRA

901 E. Main St. • 717-838-6815PINE GROVE

l-81 , Exit 31 • 717-345-6400RED LION

897 West Broadway • 717-246-1802655 Lombard St., Cape Horn Plaza

717-246-7801SCOTLAND

3347 Black Gap Rd. • 717-263-7507SHIPPENSBURG

333 East King St. • 717-532-7945SHREWSBURY

Exit 1 off I-83 • 717-235-4663SILVER SPRING

Rt. 114 and Shadow Oak Dr.Mechanicsburg, PA • 717-697-3460

SPRINGETTSBURYHallam Exit off Rt. 30, Rt. 462

717-757-9655WAYNESBORO

302 East Main St. • 717-762-9201YOCUMTOWN

Exit 14A off I-83 • 717-938-5705YORK

2125 York Crossing Dr & Rt 74717-767-1381

Exit 4, I-83, 133 Leader Heights Road717-747-9191

York Galleria Mall • 717-757-302660 Arsenal Rd. • 717-699-4600Exit 6W off I-83 • 717-845-93603141 Carlisle Road, Dover

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380 Memory Lane • 717-757-2912


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