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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2012

AngelTrax unveils video, driver behavior modification system

The company's CoPilot system includes a G-force sensor, GPS antenna and other sensors that automatically register erratic activity, including aggressive driving, hard braking, speeding and collisions. A blinking light on the unit alerts the driver in real time that an unsafe action has been detected.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2012

Camera system aids in backing large buses

Rosco’s new Smart-Vision Backup Camera System uses a camera mounted on the back of the bus to send images to a monitor installed inside of the rearview mirror of the bus.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2012

Wash. district implements mobile surveillance application

The transportation department of Stanwood-Camano (Wash.) School District #401 implements the MobileCamViewer mobile surveillance application from mobiDEOS to help keep transportation routines intact. The district's transportation director downloads the app to his iPad, which allows him to access his entire perimeter cameras live from a single screen.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2012

REI software add-ons monitor fleet heath, video

The company's A.R.M.O.R.-Auto Pilot manages downloading, reporting and automated notification of video events, while A.R.M.O.R.-Diagnostics, a vehicle, DVR and camera diagnostics software tool, allows proactive monitoring of a fleet’s health status.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2012

Blue Bird to unveil new safety options, adds dealer

The school bus manufacturer will have on view during an industry event technology available as new options for its buses, including a stop-arm camera system, a combination rearview mirror and camera system from Rosco and a danger zone alert system. In other news, the company welcomes Hoover Truck Centers to its dealer network to serve the state of New Jersey.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2012

Men charged for school bus battery thefts

Danny Kelly and Michael Kniser are charged with burglary for stealing 25 batteries from First Student buses in June. Bail for Kelly is set at $30,000, and bail for Kniser is set at $50,000.

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ProductsJuly 13, 2012

Dual-Vision XC

The Dual-Vision XC is a continuous video recording solution that utilizes two cameras in a single enclosure for interior and exterior viewing.

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ArticlesCover StoryJuly 12, 2012

Bus yard safety, inside and out

Physical security such as fences and video surveillance, in addition to providing your drivers and other staff with ID badges and safety training, can go a long way in securing your bus yard.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2012

Bus dash cam recording activated by G-force

The Buddy BX1500 uses a high-resolution camera, an internal shock sensor and GPS to record detailed data while the bus is in motion. A predetermined amount of G-force will activate recording and put the latest image to memory.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2012

Dozens of school bus batteries stolen in Ariz., Ill.

Thieves in Collinsville, Ill., make off with more than 35 batteries from a contractor's buses. In Peoria, Ariz., about two-dozen batteries are ripped off and buses are damaged at a school district lot.

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