Transportation Product Roundup
Collins Multi-Function School Activity Bus
Schools need safe alternatives to non-conforming van transportation. As a leader in the small school bus industry, Collins builds every certified bus from the chassis up, engineering safety, while meeting all federal safety standards. Available in a variety of models and floorplans, all of the Collins MFSABs offer a reinforced, galvanized steel body for protection in both head-on and side-impact collisions. The buses also offer a smoother, sturdier ride for added comfort and safety. Anyone with a regular driver's license can operate a Collins MFSAB, as long as it doesn't hold more than 14 passengers.
www.collinsbus.com
All-Trans
A leader in the transportation business, All-Trans sells all three of the vehicles that meet the Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards FMVSS: large school buses, small school buses and the Multifunction School Activity Buses (MFSAB). All-Trans' MFSABs can be painted any color, and the company can provide the proper signage in accordance with the law for the entire line of childcare vehicles. Small school buses and MFSABs are designed and built to carry 14 or fewer passengers, plus the driver, and may not require a Commercial Driver's License. www.alltransco.com
Majesty Available at ChurchBus.com
The Majesty offers the ultimate in safety, comfort and convenience for a "school bus constructed" vehicle, and is the ideal replacement for 15-passenger vans. This bus meets all federal safety standards for school buses. There are five emergency exits, including two push-out windows and a rear safety door. Seat belts are provided at each seat, and dual rear wheels offer great stability in the city or out on the highway. The bus features rear air conditioning, AM/FM/CD player, front and rear heat, high back seats and spacious leg room. More than six feet of interior headroom provides exceptional comfort for travelers. The Majesty seats 14 passengers, plus a driver, and does not require a special CDL license to operate in most states.
www.churchbus.com
Glaval's Concorde II
The Concorde II boasts superior Glaval engineering and the attributes that offer a truly impressive medium-duty bus for a variety of applications. The bus features a Cummins engine and 2200 Allison transmission. With rear air suspension and 22.5" wheels, it offers an unsurpassed ride and driving experience. The Concorde II provides the ultimate in performance, comfort and durability. The rear kneeling feature makes accessing the luggage compartments a breeze. With sleek, aerodynamic styling, seating up to 43 passengers, a cutting edge front upper panoramic window for better viewing and durable "steel-cage" construction, the Concorde II is brawn and beauty, built for a long service life at an economical price.
www.glavalbus.com
Federal Coach
Federal Coach buses and vans are on Ford chassis and rebuilt to specifications, with the buses holding 14 to 24 passengers and the vans seating nine to 13 passengers. Additional van features include a raised executive top for ease of movement inside and a "no child left behind" alarm system that requires the driver to physically disengage an alarm located in the rear of the van. Other standard features include a re-designed seating layout that reduces vehicle roll and sway while driving, Mor/Ryde suspension and R-5 insulation reduce road noise. www.fedcoach.com
2008 E-Series by Ford
The new 2008 E-Series commercial van gets a major makeover inspired by the new F-Series Super Duty's bold new front-end design to communicate a list of chassis and suspension upgrades that increase capability and improve ride and handling. Highlights of the new 2008 E-Series van include a revised steering system and front and rear suspensions to improve driving dynamics, braking performance and to help drivers navigate urban streets. Improvements also increase load carrying capability, including class-leading gross vehicle weight rating of 14,500 pounds. Upgraded passenger wagons feature all-new seats for commercial customers who take on the most grueling city driving conditions.
www.ford.com
Carpenter Bus Sales
Carpenter Bus Sales sells new and used buses primarily to churches, schools and other ministries. The company represents the industry's leading manufacturers such as Federal Coach, Glaval Bus, ElDorado National, Starcraft, Collins. Carpenter Bus has a wide selection of buses in stock. Carpenter Bus offers an innovative test-before-you-buy program and is glad to take trade-ins.
www.carpenterbus.com
Master's Transportation
Master's Transportation specializes in the sales, leasing and servicing of new and late-model Van Terras (15-passenger van replacement), people movers, shuttles, coaches, and school buses. Schools can choose from more than 100 new/late-model buses in stock, or Master's can customize a new vehicle to meet a school's needs from one of the company's five bus manufacturers.
www.busesbymasters.com
SPIRIT/MFSAB by Turtle Top
Turtle Top's Multi-Function School Activity Bus, aptly named SPIRIT, is a great way to move people safely and in style. The SPIRIT features superior passenger comfort , outstanding handling, and a design that exceeds government standards for passenger safety . Before the first SPRIT rolled out of the Turtle Top plant, the company conducted a grueling 12-month product development program, in conjunction with tough safety testing guidelines.
www.turtletop.com