Bradley Jo Charter, Dubuque, Iowa
Bradley Jo Charter, a three-year-old coach company operating out of Dubuque, Iowa, has purchased an E4500 from Motor Coach Industries of Schaumburg, Ill. The company, a father and son partnership between former driver Brad Blum and his father, Bob, has grown to a fleet of eight coaches. The new E4500 has a Detroit Diesel engine, Allison B500 World Transmission, Carrier HVAC and REI audio-visual system.

Carey Indiana, Indianapolis
Carey Indiana has taken delivery of two of ABC M1035 midsize coaches, which are products of ABC Companies of Faribault, Minn. The coaches will be added to Carey's existing fleet of limousines, executive sedans and vans for use primarily for moves involving corporate entertainment, casino trips, private parties and local transfers. Founded 20 years ago as Indy Connection Limousines Inc., the company grew to a $7 million, 60-vehicle operation. About six years ago, the firm was purchased by Carey International. Today, the company has more than 125 employees. Both ABC M1035 coaches have rear luggage compartments and 31-passenger seating capacity. They are equipped with Cummins engines, Allison 2400 transmissions and ABC's enhanced noise-abatement package. Jeff Fregeau, vice President and general manager of Carey Indiana, said customers like the coaches, and he expects them to help the company expand into new markets.

Greater Toronto Airport Authority, Toronto
The Greater Toronto Airport Authority has placed 11 SLF 200 low-floor buses into service at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The 30-foot vehicles, manufactured by DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses North Carolina, provide inter-terminal shuttle service for both airline passengers and airport personnel. The SLF 200's have 42-inch-wide front and rear doors for better accessibility, and the air-operated doors open inward for increased clearance. The air-ride suspension kneels as low as nine inches, and the Ricon extra-wide, telescoping ramp helps with disabled passengers. The coaches have Cummins ISB engines, Allison 2000 transmissions, Telma retarders, Freedman Citiseat passenger seating, Thermo King MRT roof-mounted HVAC, USSC driver seat, Tarabus transit flooring and Transpec energy-absorbing bumpers.

Tri Delta Transit, Antioch, Calif. & AC Transit, Oakland, Calif.
AC Transit of Oakland and Tri Delta Transit of Antioch, both in the San Francisco bay area of northern California, have taken delivery of D4500 commuter coaches from Motor Coach Industries. AC Transit purchased 39 of the 45-foot commuter coaches which are equipped with Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines using exhaust after-treatment particulate filters. Tri Delta purchased four 57-passenger commuter coaches as part of a state program designed to address traffic congestion in greater San Francisco. The new wheelchair-lift equipped coaches bring the number of D4500 commuter buses in the Tri Delta fleet to 10.

U.S. Airport Parking, Denver
U.S. Airport Parking, a private parking facility serving Denver International Airport, has placed six new CL 100 shuttle buses in service and will add two more units later in the year. The vehicles are manufactured by DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses North Carolina. U.S. Airport Parking, headquartered in Commerce City, Colo., operates an 18-vehicle fleet serving a parking lot with more than 4,000 spaces. The new CL 100's have a steel body cage wrapped in heavy-duty aluminum. They have 42-inch-wide, dual-panel entry door.

Burlington Trailways, West Burlington, Iowa

Burlington Trailways has taken delivery of two wheelchair-lift-equipped J4500 coaches from Motor Coach Industries. Burlington's J-models also have Caterpillar C-12 engines and ZF Industries ASTronic transmissions. Burlington, which operates a fleet of 18 over-the-road buses, is the first coach operator to spec the CAT/ZF powertrain combination from MCI. C-12/ASTronic combination is about 1,000 pounds lighter than competitor powertrains, the equivalent of four passengers with luggage. The weight savings is expected to reduce fuel and operating costs. The new coaches also feature American Seating and Burlington Trailway's signature red floor by RCA. Based in West Burlington, Iowa, and founded in 1936, Burlington Trailways is one of the five original founding members of the Trailways Transportation System. The family-owned company covers more than 3,500 miles of regular-route service in Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Nebraska. It also operates a tour and charter division.

DaimlerChrysler's CL 100 Buses Service Travelers at Denver International Airport

GREENSBORO, N.C. - U.S. Airport Parking, a private parking facility serving Denver International Airport (DIA), has placed six new CL 100 shuttle buses into service and will add two more units later in the year. The vehicles, manufactured by DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses, provide the airport's travelers and personnel with complimentary shuttle services to and from DIA Airport.

U.S. Airport Parking, headquartered in Commerce City, Colo., provides its customers with a convenient, safe and cost-effective alternative to parking at the airport. The company's 18-vehicle fleet ensures on-time service from more than 4,000 parking spaces. U.S. Airport Parking uses its fleet to deliver the highest quality of customer service with direct car to terminal transportation every five minutes, 24 hours a day.

"We are a 24/7 operation, sometimes servicing more than 2,000 customers a day," said Russell Lyles, facility manager for U.S. Airport Parking. "The CL 100 is a high quality vehicle. Its sturdy steel frame makes it extremely durable and highly capable of withstanding our non-stop service schedule."

The CL 100's protective steel body cage is wrapped in heavy-duty aluminum for additional strength and long-lasting good looks. It features a wide 42" dual panel entry door making boarding easier for passengers carrying luggage. The CL 100 is a versatile shuttle bus available in a variety of lengths, floor plans and packages to meet operator's specifications.

"The CL 100 offers oversized luggage racks that provide plenty of space for passengers to easily store and access their luggage," said Lyles. "The interior floor plan is designed for maximum traffic flow, decreasing boarding time and allowing us to deliver better on-time service."

For more information on U.S. Airport Parking, visit the Web site at www.usairportparking.com.

The CL 100 buses are produced at the 250,000-square-foot DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses N.C. (DCCB) manufacturing plant in Greensboro. DCCB, Orion Bus Industries and Setra of North America are all brands of DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses North America. Current North American production facilities include Greensboro, Oriskany, N.Y. and Mississauga, Ontario. DaimlerChrysler is the world's leading manufacturer of buses and coaches. For further information, visit the Web site at www.dcbusna.com.