INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
Industry Daimler Trucks North America, LLC announced that Cleaire
Advanced Emission Controls, LLC, is the exclusive North Ameri- can provider of Cleaire retrofit emission control systems (exept for California). DTNA will provide Cleaire retrofit systems, parts and services for all on-highway applications through selected outlets of DTNA’s extensive dealer and engine distributor network. Cleaire retrofit systems are designed to reduce emissions caused
by diesel-powered vehicles. Local, regional and state government agencies are regulating the emissions from in-use diesel engines. Cleaire’s retrofits have been specifically developed to help all-makes of pre-2007 trucks and buses meet those evolving regulations.
Employees at Student Transportation of America in Green-
wich, Conn., supported 30 Haitian-American bus drivers and monitors who were trying to contact friends and family affected by the earthquake in Haiti. An information center with WiFi and several computer workstations was established at STA’s Green- wich office so that employees could check on their loved ones. Te company also purchased prepaid phone cards to distribute to the employees and set up a company-wide donation system to help with relief efforts.
Te Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., unveiled a new
suite of technology-based risk management tools to help com- mercial fleet customers enhance the safety of their operations. Te Hartford’s FleetAhead offering includes in-vehicle driver feedback technology, loss control services and customized reporting tools to help fleet managers identify safety improvements to lower ve- hicle operating costs. Te Hartford began offering FleetAhead to customers of its School Bus Contractors Program in January. ■
Transfinder announced it added 174 new clients, a 12 percent
growth over 2008, and continued double-digit revenue growth, closing 2009 with $5.36 million in revenues, an 18 percent increase over the previous year. Current staff also increased to 48 employ- ees, an 11 percent growth. “We have had a notable year in 2009, and we are already building on this momentum to jump-start our plans for 2010. In the past year we’ve added a strong marketing and communications team to expand high-quality communica- tions that have deepened our relationships with our customers and helped foster new relationships with our partners, reinforcing our commitment to help school districts improve efficiencies and cost savings,” said Antonio Civitella, president and CEO.
Today’s Seat Tomorrow’s Standard.
C.E. White’s student safety seats meet and exceed all Federal FMVSS requirements including the Quasi Static Test required for all 3pt lap/shoulder belt school bus seats.
The New 39” Student Safety Seat
A moveable center buckle adjusts to fi t up to three passengers, regardless of their heights. It’s single frame construction allows the seat to be the same thickness as a standard seat yet, fi t 3 students, resulting in zero loss of occupancy.
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