TRI-MET

Dear Frank:

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your time and efforts put forward towards solving our Runaway/Rollaway bus problem here at Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon.

The project began almost three years ago when the District was experiencing a large number of Runaway/Rollaway buses. While conducting the research to eliminate the Rollaway bus syndrome I found that a number of transit agencies across the country experienced the same problems as Tri-Met. However, they did not have a permanent solution that was cost effective and more importantly that was reliable.

The District has tested several seat switches and warning devices that were installed in regular service buses. Operator survey's were conducted to determine effectiveness, reliability, and comfort. The seat switch that was supplied by Safety Brake Systems ranked the highest in all three categories.

The District has since modified the entire fleet of buses with the new parking brake alarm system. In addition, all future bus purchases have the parking brake specification included.

Thank you again for your assistance in solving a very serious problem that could of resulted in a number of fatalities. The parking brake alarm system has eliminated all Runaway/Rollaway bus accidents for the last two years.

Sincerely,
Mike Russell
Safety Coordinator
(503) 238-RIDE · TTY (503) 238-5811 · http://www.tri-met.org

LEISKE & LEISKE & SON Inc.

Dear Mr. Williams:

Thank you for sending us a demonstration model of the Safety Brake Set device. We have tried it and found it to be very satisfactory. I am anxious to install more, and I am recommending the Safety Brake Set to my friends who have fleets.

 
Sincerely,
R.J. Leiske
74 Dry Creek
Goldendale, WA
509-773-3690

KUENZI TRUCKING

Dear Gentleman;

I just wanted to let you know SBS has worked with total reliability on my truck and has on several occasions prevented on what might have been a serious exposure of property damage or personal injury.

I highly recommend its use to other truckers.

Sincerely,
Al Kuenzi
10232 Howell Praire Road NE
Salem, OR  97305

K-D SAND AND GRAVEL Inc.

Dear Frank:

I want to take time to say thanks to you and SBS for the assistance installing the SBS systems and the auxiliary brake control on our vehicles. As you know our drivers use the auxiliary brake control system probably hundreds of times a day and continue to comment favorably. Since installing the parking brake alert system we have not had any problems with driverless trucks rolling in our yard or pit. Either your system is working perfectly or our drivers have become more aware of the need to set the parking brake each time they get out of the vehicle; more likely both.

Aside from the safety benefits, we look forward to the savings of wear and tear, and repair.

Thanks again for your on-site training and working with our mechanics for the quick and smooth installations.

See you in 1999.

Sincerely,
Kim Freeburn
President
Salem, OR 97304
503-364-9238

ROCKY ROAD TRUCKING

Dear Sirs;

As you know, we have installed several Safety Brake Sets on our dump trucks and have found them to be a welcome and reliable addition to our safety program. Although we encourage our drivers to set the brakes any time they leave the vehicle, SBS has proved itself many times.

Our intention is to have SBS installed on the remaining trucks by June 1, 1997. Please have Rod contact us to make arrangements to complete the installations.

Sincerely,
Roger Brown
1527 State St.
Salem, OR 97301
503-873-7371

MEDFORD TRUCKING