Arrow Stage Lines takes MCI's 7000th Coach
Arrow Stage Lines takes MCI's 7000th coach off the J4500 line,
built for safety, comfort and reliability with new ZF and Bendix Systems
DES PLAINES, IL — October 7, 2014 — Known for offering its passengers the latest advances in safety and comfort, Arrow Stage Lines has taken delivery of two new MCI J4500s, including the 7000th model to roll off the E/J line at the MCI's Winnipeg facility
With this delivery, the Omaha, Nebraska-based charter coach company is the first to own MCI® J4500s with the new ZF axle system with independent front- and tag-axle suspension and a Bendix braking system that complements the model's recently added MCI Dynamic Suspension System (MDSS).
"We couldn't be prouder to be such an integral part of the Arrow's fleet of coaches and to share our 7000th J4500 landmark with them," said Patricia Ziska, MCI Vice President of New Coach Sales. "Arrow constantly raises the bar, setting a new standard in service and their consistent growth demonstrates that customers are responding and embracing a new level of motor coach travel."
These technology upgrades now give the industry's best-selling coach car-like braking and a significantly tighter turning radius of 40 feet, 11 inches compared to a previous 47 feet.
Arrow's newest J4500s also come equipped with the latest Detroit Diesel engines offering better fuel economy and standard safety features including Electronic Stability Control, tire pressure monitoring and Amerex fire suppression. Inside the cabin, passengers will enjoy three-point passenger seatbelts, power outlets at each seat and Wi-Fi connectivity.
"We are very excited to take delivery of the new MCI J4500 with the ZF and Bendix systems," said Luke Busskohl, Chief Operating Officer Arrow Stage Lines, and fourth-generation family member to lead Arrow. "The J coach has always been a very good motor coach for our company. However, now with the new ZF suspension it takes the J to a whole new level."
"We've been identified as one of the top innovators in the industry," said Brandon Osborn, Arrow's Vice President of Marketing. "Our priorities have always been to provide our passengers with the latest technologies in safety and performance. It's great to be first to offer our riders and our drivers the advances offered by MCI."
In addition to its latest two MCI J4500 coaches, Arrow added two Setra S 417 models purchased through MCI, bringing its total MCI-associated fleet to 61 J4500s, 16 other MCI models and 59 Setra coaches. "We appreciate Arrow's loyalty to both the MCI and Setra brands," continued Ziska. "We are dedicated to providing superior aftermarket support, allowing Arrow to stay focused on the qualities that has driven their success."
Founded in 1928, Arrow continues to grow as a major U.S. charter company working for customers including corporations, schools, travel agencies, sports teams, conventions and churches. Based in Omaha, the company runs its distinctive arrow-emblazoned coaches from 10 other locations around the country including Kansas City, Missouri, Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix and surrounding states.
Every 6,000 miles, Arrow's charter coaches go through intensive inspections from brake, suspension and drivetrain systems, to heating and air-conditioning. The work is done at Arrow's own shops, replacing critical parts long before necessary, adhering to its dedication to passenger safety and comfort in every mile Arrow drives.
Arrow is one of the largest privately held charter companies in the United States, ranked the 9th-largest motor coach company in North America by Metro Magazine. The company also recently gained Transportation Safety Exchange (TSX) approval for best-in-class safety practices — TSX is an independent rating organization that inspects, monitors and reports on the safety performance of motor carriers.
To learn more, visit www.arrowstagelines.com.
Motor Coach Industries (MCI), headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, is the leading intercity coach manufacturer in the United States and Canada, with sales, service and repair facilities in both countries. The MCI J4500 coach model has been the industry's best-selling intercity coach for 10 consecutive years. MCI's D-Series, including its Commuter Coach, is the best-selling line of coaches in industry history. MCI is also the distributor of the Setra S 417, Setra S 407 and Setra parts in the U.S. and Canada. The company offers 24-hour technical support and industry-leading technician training along with the market's most extensive aftermarket parts and repair service.
Press contact: Patricia Plodzeen Public Relations, 847-283-0883; or Motor Coach Industries Marketing Department, 847-285-2035.
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