Scissor lift has collapsible, shallow-pit design
The ECO Lift, an axle-engaging scissor lift, provides technicians with easy access to wheel and brake assemblies and comes with numerous adapters to accommodate any axle configuration. The lift has a collapsible design and requires a shallow, 34-inch-deep pit for in-ground storage. It has a lifting capacity of 30,000 pounds per unit. Multiple lift configurations that accommodate 60,000 and 90,000 pounds are also available.
Stertil-Koni USA

Multi-bit screwdriver is customizable
The Revolver is a six-in-one screwdriver with self-contained bits that can be changed instantly by rotating the cylinder to the desired bit and pushing the cylinder back into place. The tool works with any standard 1-inch insert bit, allowing users to mix and match bits to form a custom driver. The Revolver can also be converted into a rapid-change Torx, Hex or security bit driver.
Kimball Midwest

Tire pressure monitoring systems for school buses
The TMA-06B and the TMS-6RA Tyre Sentry systems monitor low tire pressure on school buses. The systems’ electronic valve caps attach to a tire’s valve stem and contain a pressure sensor and a wireless RF transmitter that alerts users to developing tire problems. A 2-inch display gauge indicates which tire is losing air pressure before it becomes damaged or unsafe to drive on.
Fleet Specialties Co.Electronic lube meters feature flow-dispersal control
The SD Series of electronic lube meters features the SDM15 and the SDP15 with flow rates of 14 gpm, as well as the SDM5 and the SDP5 with flow rates of up to 5 gpm. Each meter features a flow-control trigger, a pressure-balanced valve for equal force at low and high flow triggering, an O-ring boss nozzle extension for non-leak performance and an automatic twist-lock nozzle.
Graco Inc.

Vinyl decals for vehicles
CarTatts’ die-cut, durable vinyl decals can be easily applied to a vehicle’s surface. Decal designs include American flags, animals and sports themes; users can also make design, logo or sign requests. The decals range in size from 2 feet to 2 inches and can be removed without damaging vehicle paint.
CarTatts

New GPS-based tracking solution developed
SmartBUS, a GPS-based tracking solution, pinpoints the location of buses on a Web-based map. The data can be viewed on mobile devices or computers. Additional features include SOS alert technology and free messaging; electronic bus inspection forms; vehicle maintenance reports; speeding and idling alerts; and timesheet and mileage verification capabilities.
Agilis Systems LLC

Fleet maintenance software includes new modules
Dossier 4.6 includes three innovative modules. Dossier Onboard delivers vehicle data and driver performance reports to fleet managers wirelessly while the vehicle is on the road. The External Work Management module enables efficient oversight of vehicle service performed by outside vendors. The updated software also features the Dossier Tire Management System.
Arsenault Associates

Updated service and inventory management software
Director Series software includes two main applications. ServiceDirector tracks customer, work-in-progress and scheduled maintenance information and features tools to analyze technician productivity. PartsDirector reduces inventory costs through cross-referencing and profit-analysis reporting.
Karmak Inc.

Thermal Cycling improves performance of school bus brakes
Harmonic Footprinting has released its proprietary Thermal Cycling, which company founder Frank Masyada has developed for over 10 years.

The Thermal Cycling process significantly reduces corrosion to the metal components within school bus brakes, thereby increasing their life expectancy and enhancing their overall performance.

Brakes fail as a result of severe residual stresses that occur during the manufacturing process. These imperfections at the molecular level strain brakes and limit the amount of stress they can absorb. The imperfections also cause brake parts to dissipate heat unevenly, which leads to excessive wear and warping. The more molecular imperfections brakes have, the more skid or swerve a driver is likely to experience.

Thermal Cycling removes these areas of stress and balances the substructure within the body of the brake.

The process realigns the brake’s molecules to create a better metallurgical part, maximizing its uniformity, density and strength while simultaneously minimizing its imperfections.

An optimized molecular structure, in turn, dramatically improves energy conductivity, heat distribution and the brake’s ability to absorb stress without swerve or skid.

Moreover, company officials reason that applying Thermal Cycling to school bus brakes can facilitate cost-savings for fleets because the brakes would not need to be replaced as often due to their improved molecular structure.

Applying the Thermal Cycling process to brakes does not change their dimensions, weight or appearance.

For more information about Thermal Cycling, visit www.harmonicfootprinting.com.
Harmonic Footprinting LLC

Fleet and operations management system introduced
J.J. Keller Mobile is a resource and asset management system. It features an onboard recorder, mobile applications and Web-based reporting that interact to monitor an operation’s fleet performance and regulatory compliance. Functions include GPS tracking and mapping, hard braking and idle-time reporting, as well as accident tracking and background checks.
J.J. Keller & Associates Inc.

DVR produces high-quality video
The ICOP Model 4000 Digital Video Recorder (DVR) features shockproof mounts to deliver high-quality, high-resolution video. It can support up to eight simultaneous feeds, and each camera’s frame rates and activation triggers can be customized.
ICOP Digital Inc.

Floor slope indicator enhances technician safety
Mohawk Lifts’ Slope Indicator is a tool designed to be used with the company’s AC and DC Mobile Column Lifts — which can be operated indoors or outdoors — to ensure technicians’ safety. When placed on a lift, the tool indicates the degree of the floor’s slope. Mohawk’s mobile column lifts can be used safely on surfaces with an up to 3-degree slope.
Mohawk Lifts

Fluorescent vests increase visibility in vehicle zones
The Class I vest is designed for use in areas where vehicle speeds are less than 25 mph, while the Class II vest (pictured) is designed for areas with a 25 to 50 mph speed limit. The Class III vest is best for areas where vehicle speeds are more than 50 mph. Each vest is available in fluorescent lime or orange with reflective striping at www.americansafetyvest.com.
American Safety Vest