of operations. He also has leadership experience in the medical
device and recreational vehicle supply industries, which helped
him transition to ARBOC – a company which excels at providing
transportation solutions for people with medical infi rmities and
people using wheelchairs.
“I fi nd that it’s easy to get along with teams that work well
together, and we have an extraordinarily strong team at ARBOC,”
he said. “My orientation and onboarding to the company has been
as seamless as possible, and a positive experience. There are many
similarities between ARBOC’s business and what I am familiar with
in the automotive sector. Many elements of service and stewardship
carry through between industries.”
ARBOC’s four main vehicle models will remain the company’s
priority in 2020 and 2021:
Spirit of Equess –
Accommodating up to
33 ambulatory and six
wheelchair passengers,
the Spirit of Equess is
purpose-built for shuttle
and transit service.
With no steps, the vehicle
features a 1:8 ramp slope and a 39-inch
entrance door. The ARBOC Specialty Vehicles
chassis features a Cummins ISB 6.7L Diesel or 6.7G CNG engine,
and an Allison B220 six-speed automatic transmission. It is available
in lengths of 27, 30, and 34 feet. The Equess is available with a host of
upgradeable safety features, including a lane-departure notifi cation
as well as a driver fatigue system. The air-suspension system with six
airbags allows the bus to kneel as much as 3.5 inches, a feature which
can lower the ramp to curbside level.
Spirit of Mobility – Offered with a single 39-inch wide entry with
bi-fold ramps, the Spirit of Mobility’s full air-ride suspension includes
a kneeling feature allowing for a 1:6 ramp slope and an entrance of less
than fi ve inches from the curb without deploying the ramp. Other
standard features that differentiate the Spirit of Mobility include
an integrated steel structure body on-chassisconstruction with full
1,000-hour salt spray corrosion protection, as well as the Bolt-n-Bond
assembly process, which greatly reduces interior noise.
Spirit of Freedom — This fully
accessible, low-fl oor bus provides
a single 39-inch wide entry with
bi-fold ramp. It utilizes the
spring suspension and offers
a 1:5 ramp slope, which
exceeds the current ADA-
regulation. The spacious
interior presents ample space for wheelchairs and the
theater seating provides premium viewing for all passengers. The
bus is available in gasoline, CNG, and propane on the Ford chassis
and gasoline on the Chevrolet chassis. With a 21-seated passenger
and six wheelchair capacity, the Spirit of Freedom is optimal for
demand-response and fi xed-route services.
2015 – 2,000
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles sells 2,000th bus
to the Oklahoma State University Cowboys.
2013
2015
2013 – 1,500
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles sells 1,500th bus to Calgary Transit.
2017 – Spirit of Independence
The Spirit of Independence built on
the Ford Transit chassis is introduced.
2016
2017
2016 – 2,500
ARBOC Specialty Vehicles sells 2,500th bus to Dallas' DART.
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