THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY ADOPTION
While some companies shy away from the beta stages of new technology , Rolling V has never feared trying new techniques to better the business . In 2009 , Rolling V was the first school bus company in the area to utilize GreenRoad , now the world ' s leading provider of comprehensive driving behavior measurement . GreenRoad uses in-vehicle feedback from drivers in real time , allowing companies such as Rolling V to know exactly how their drivers are performing . This service helps drivers improve almost immediately , leading to better outcomes and safer situations for children on their way to and from school . The technology has been known to reduce crashes in commercial fleets by up to 50 percent while also significantly reducing fuel cost . Since implementing GreenRoad , 42 of Rolling V ' s school bus drivers have been awarded the GreenRoad Fleet Elite memberships for excellence in driver safety . These awards are the highest honor bestowed by GreenRoad and recognize drivers with at least 500 driving hours and an annual driving score of five or less ( based on a system of one to 50 , 50 being the riskiest driver ). In addition to the adoption of GreenRoad , Rolling V has also received a $ 60,000 grant from the National Clean Diesel Campaign to integrate vehicles with higher fuel efficiency into their fleet and retire vehicles not performing at environmentally friendly standards . This grant is supported by the federal Diesel Emissions Reduction Act and will assist Rolling V in meeting and exceeding National Highway Traffic Safety Administration emission standards . Rolling V was also the first company in Sullivan County to use a propane-powered school bus , which is supported by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a cleaner fuel than gasoline . President Phil Vallone and Vice President Linda DeSabato have long believed in providing clients with the most efficient vehicles possible , and this grant allows them to further this mission and the company ' s commitment to innovation .
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