Certifications and Associations : StarTrans Bus
The MSBMA was formed in 1993 to improve professionalism, safety and product quality in the mid-size bus industry. Mid-size buses are defined as passenger-carrying motor coaches, built on a cutaway or rail chassis or on monocoque construction, under 40' in length and having a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of Class 7 or less.
Qualification for the QVM program is based on a review on a regular basis of approximately once/year. The main emphasis of the QVM program is the evaluation of process and build controls and includes reviews of the following:
- FMVSS/CMVSS
- Quality control
- Manufacturing process and controls
- Philosophy on quality and continuous improvement commitment
- Adherence to Ford guidelines
- Representative vehicles in process
- Customer support system(s)
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA), established in 1964, currently represents over 1,700 companies that manufacture, distribute, install, buy, sell and repair commercial trucks, truck bodies, truck equipment, trailers and accessories. Buyers of work trucks and the major commercial truck chassis manufacturers also belong to the Association.
www.ntea.com