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to documenting stop-arm violations.


Te digital tracking


through live GPS is also to be a growing safety feature, which allows schools and transportation departments to more effectively manage their fleets. Tis technology gives both the parents and school systems quick feed- back in the event of delays, stop consistency informa- tion and critical tracking data during emergencies and break-downs.


SOLID VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION


A typical patrol conducts a last-minute maintenance check of vehicles and equipment before heading out on a mission.


Te engineer vehicles are designed with heavy armor and V-shaped hulls to pro- tect soldiers. Tis equipment is designed to sit high up off the road for both terrain


consideration, as well as, blast safety. Buses are built with sim-


ilar safety considerations. Tey have steel-based con- struction and are designed to take a hit in heavy traffic situations, thus protecting the students. Buses, like- wise, sit high off the road for the elements, but even more so to keep student passengers away from where the common impact zone is for the average size vehicle during accidents. Industry leaders in both the military and in school transportation are always looking to continue and to advance the safety of vehicle construction in order to keep soldiers or students free of injury. Both route clearance vehicles and buses


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• Computerized cutting provides repeatability for the best fit and finish in the industry.


• Large distribution network. • Passenger securement systems.


www.stnonline.com Supplier Council Member 800.543.8222 • www.besi-inc.com 52 School Transportation News May 2013


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