SBF 70 years logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

New product offers combined fleet inspection, AVL, video

Zonar Systems and AngelTrax collaborated on the system, which offers Zonar's Electronic Vehicle Inspection Report feature and real-time vehicle location via GPS, as well as AngelTrax's Virtual Synchronized Mapping feature, high-resolution cameras and FlexPlay video playback software.

October 28, 2010
2 min to read


Zonar Systems and digital video surveillance supplier AngelTrax have combined their efforts to provide a single source offering that joins electronic fleet inspection, Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL), video surveillance and fleet management solutions. The system offers fleet operations improved overall fleet safety, asset protection and efficiency, according to the manufacturers.

Zonar's core products include:

EVIR (Electronic Vehicle Inspection Report): a tag and inspect system that ensures pre- and post-trip inspection compliance, including verified child checks, while eliminating paperwork and speeding vehicle repair.

V2J: next generation GPS capabilities that combine real-time delivery of vehicle location, operation, condition and performance data in one device.

ZPass: patented real-time, Web-based student tracking.

Ground Traffic Control: a Web-based fleet management portal.

AngelTrax provides mobile video surveillance solutions to public transportation fleets to promote passenger safety, prevent disorderly conduct, assist in tracking problem motorists, protect drivers and other employees from fraudulent claims, enforce good driving practices, deter vandalism and to investigate collisions.

AngelTrax's key products include:

Hybrid Component Series MDVRS: utilizes a patent pending, removable component design that allows for flexibility and field serviceability.

Virtual Synchronized Mapping: GPS tracking synchronized with recorded video footage eliminates guesswork on vehicle location during an event and tracks the precise route of the vehicle.

PeriOptic Lens cameras: high-resolution capture cameras that deliver clear, reliable audio and video data by employing infrared technology, IP 68 certified waterproof lenses and noise-gated microphones.

FlexPlay: an easy-to-use video playback software solution that provides quick event retrieval, simple data archiving and a convenient blur feature.

More Management

Thumbnail graphic for a School Bus Fleet video compilation. A yellow electric school bus serves as the background, with speech bubbles containing words such as “Dynamic,” “Green,” “Critical,” “Complex,” “Family,” and “Underfunded.” A red banner reads, “12 Suppliers. 1 Question. Many Answers.” The video explores how industry suppliers describe the current state of the school bus market.
Managementby Amanda HuggettJune 5, 2026

13 Industry Leaders Describe School Transportation in One Word

What word best describes the school bus industry today? We posed that question to over a dozen manufacturers, resulting in a revealing mix of perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Read More →
Leadership update graphic announcing executive appointments at Tyler Technologies. Headshots of Ryan O’Connor, named chief transactions officer, and Franklin Williams, named chief AI officer, appear alongside the Tyler Technologies logo and School Bus Fleet branding.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseJune 5, 2026

Tyler Technologies Adds New AI, Transactions Leadership Roles

Two company executives are promoted to newly created C-suite positions to accelerate the company's long-term growth in both artificial intelligence and payments.

Read More →
An orange and white graphic with Pro-Vision and Convoy Technologies logos, and text reading "Pro-Vision Acquires Convoy Technologies."
Managementby News/Media ReleaseJune 4, 2026

Pro-Vision Acquires Convoy Technologies

The deal aims to broaden customer relationships and adds specialized vehicle video capabilities for commercial fleets.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
A Durham School Services bus with two people posing in front of it.

Durham School Services Maintenance Teams Earn Missouri Fleet Excellence Awards

Eight of the contractor’s school bus fleets achieved a distinction few maintenance teams earn during the state’s rigorous annual inspection program.

Read More →
Joe Annotti of TRC Companies speaks at ACT Expo. A text overlay reads, “School Buses as Money Makers?” highlighting discussion about electrification, vehicle-to-grid technology, and new revenue opportunities for school bus fleets.
Managementby Amanda HuggettJune 3, 2026

How Incentives, AI, and Energy Markets Are Reshaping School Transportation

Sit down with Joe Annotti of TRC Companies to talk district grant funding, utility challenges, AI, and why school buses are evolving from transportation assets into energy assets.

Read More →
A lineup of Beacon Mobility school buses with text reading "Behind the Contracting Shift."
Managementby Elora HaynesJune 3, 2026

Inside the Contracting Shift: What School Transportation Operators Are Seeing Now

School transportation contractors weigh in on recent trends, costs, driver shortages, and the rise of multimodal student transportation.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Jeff Weiss of ExoAir Systems stands beside a roof-mounted electric air conditioning unit at ACT Expo. Text overlay reads “ExoAir: Cool Bus. No Idling.”
Managementby Amanda HuggettJune 2, 2026

The No-Idling School Bus AC System

Take a peek at ExoAir Systems’ battery-powered cooling solution designed to run for up to 10 hours without the engine on, reducing fuel use and improving comfort for drivers and students.

Read More →
Charlotte Argue of Geotab speaks at ACT Expo, gesturing toward a display of telematics and camera technology. Text overlay reads “Geotab: Data Drives Safety.”
Managementby Amanda HuggettJune 2, 2026

Geotab on Three Major Trends in School Transportation

School bus fleets are becoming more proactive than ever. From AI driver alerts to vehicle-to-grid opportunities, Geotab outlines the biggest technology trends transforming school bus operations.

Read More →
Graphic announcing Gatekeeper contract news featuring a yellow school bus driving along a waterfront roadway, with “New Contract Announcements” text and Gatekeeper branding displayed prominently.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseJune 1, 2026

Gatekeeper Lands Major School Bus Deals as Revenue Surges

The video solutions provider announces contracts with Atlanta Public Schools and other fleet operators as it records quarterly revenue growth and expanding subscription business.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Graphic promoting “Building a Mentorship Program” with two women shaking hands across a desk, highlighting tips and common mentorship mistakes in school transportation.
ManagementJune 1, 2026

Building Leaders Who Last: Creating a Successful Mentorship Program in Student Transportation

Discover five strategies for building an effective mentorship program to strengthen leadership development and support staff retention.

Read More →