Prepare now for stricter industry oversight
By Matthew A. Daecher Two stories overshadowed all others in the bus industry in 2011: the implementation and realization of the new Safety Measurement System (SMS) and the resulting consequences and...
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Claim severity in public transit trends upward
Aon Risk Solutions 2011 Public Transit Liability Benchmark Analysis By Terry C. Pfeifer Occurrence frequency by 100,000 transit trips by transit operation type. The Aon Risk Solutions 2011 Public...
View ArticleUnderstand safety management and liability relationships
By Matthew A. Daecher When I discuss accident investigation and the ensuing results with companies or managers, I sometimes hear, “Well, my driver wasn’t cited, so it wasn’t preventable.” Those who...
View ArticleSend the same message for all accidents large or small
By Matthew A. Daecher Accidents are costly. An accident of any degree invites variable expenses that are hard to plan for in any budget or projection. Even the most minor incident or scrape requires...
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Clearer images avoid questions later
Improved predictive analytics correctly identify safety hazards By Mark Collett Example of a “noisy” image with static and motion blur. Noise reduced through digital noise reduction motion technology...
View ArticleDriver training must include vehicle dynamics
By Matthew A. Daecher I don’t know of many bus company owners who wouldn’t agree that we expect a lot out of bus drivers. My occasional attempts to precisely define and produce a job description of a...
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Natural light powers safety
NuTech National Solar provides sun-driver illumination Solar panels installed atop the lights at bus stops provide the advantage of less battery power and longer lasting service NuTech National Solar,...
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Do not overlook this key to safety
The best maintenance advice to prolong the life of the tie down straps is to simply keep them clean. Rockford Mass Transit advises paratransit technicians to inspect the restraint system By Dan...
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Safety and comfort foam to frame
Vertical integration ensures safety and durability By Don Simpson Innovative design and metallurgical research combine to build light weight and high strength into bus seat frames. The motorcoach and...
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Garage doors figure in the equation
Rubber roll-up doors save time and money By Kurt Angerrmeier Bus maintenance management rightfully pays great attention to the quality of the technicians and the equipment operating within the walls of...
View ArticleA mistake fuels a remedy
By Matthew A. Daecher As children we learn from our mistakes when our parents scold us or an otherwise undesirable outcome presents itself. It is the same for adults. We are just more aware that an...
View ArticleSafety set in steel
By David Hubbard Prevost outlines its commitment to safe passenger transport Prevost, St. Claire, QB, Canada, says its commitment to product safety evolves naturally from its commitment to build...
View ArticleReaching for world-class safety at Veolia Transportation
Veolia develops tools to aid safe operations By Shelly Hall At Veolia Transportation we are very proud of our safety efforts and programs and the stellar results we’ve achieved across our 130 locations...
View ArticleActive safety engages the Four Is
Further commercial vehicle safety improvement lies in integrating safety technologies By Fred Andersky Active safety technologies, available to help motorcoach drivers mitigate disaster, typically...
View ArticleSuppress fires, save lives
By Richard Tackett Despite the bus and motorcoach industry’s increased awareness of passenger safety, a significant number of bus fires still occur worldwide. As such, a quality fire suppression system...
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Work safe; minimize the damage
A crafted mix of philosophy, policy and programs guide Veolia Transportation in safety and risk management By David Hubbard Risk management is the core component of the typical transit services...
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Stay Compliant
The new FMCSA Compliance Manual from J.J. Keller & Associates aims to simplify over-the-road compliance with federal regulations Understanding and complying with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
View ArticleStay ahead of the curve
Q’Straint’s QRT-360 securement meets a WC18 requirement that goes into effect December 2015 New product design and crash-test requirements for wheelchairs by the Rehabilitation Engineering and...
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SP Fire Research expands in the US
Joey Peoples is a 27 year veteran in the special hazards fire protection field. ————————————————————————————————————————————— YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Suppress fires and save lives Stay ahead of the curve...
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Lytx drives safe
Makers of DriveCam advance video-based driver safety technology New patents Lytx, Inc. (formerly DriveCam Inc.), San Diego, CA, a global leader in delivering driver safety and compliance solutions,...
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