School bus, Transit coach – Spicer Steer Axles Application Guidelines User Manual
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AXAG400 – February 2007
School Bus
Definitions
- Transporting students to and from school and/or school related events
- Operation on road surfaces of concrete, asphalt, maintained gravel, crushed rock, or
hard packed dirt
- Two (2) stops per mile are considered typical
- 100% load going / empty return (typical)
Typical Vehicle Types
Front Engine Commercial Chassis
Front Engine Integral Coach
Rear Engine Integral Coach
Transit Coach
Definitions
- Transporting people in and around city or suburban areas
- Operation on well-maintained highways and residential streets made of asphalt or
concrete
- Very frequent stops (nine per mile) are considered typical
Typical Vehicle Types
Airport Shuttle
City Bus
Shuttle Bus
Trolley