Our Fleet of Vehicles

Passenger Sedans

KTI owns 12 eco-conscious Ford Fusion vehicles which make up our passenger sedan fleet. We use these versatile, economical and safe vehicles for a variety of transit services such as airport runs, single trip HST/Paratransit transport for adults, 7D (school) transportation, and small group travel. A Kiessling sedan is the perfect vehicle for the student who wants a private car to Logan airport as well as for the adult client who requires ride-alone transportation for any reason. Our company has chosen to work, almost exclusively, with Ford Motors to supply our vehicles. This continuity has enabled our mechanics to become experts on maintenance, repair, and parts replacement for our sedans and all our vehicles.

Minivans

Our 27 Dodge Caravan minivans have a strong safety record, high comfort level, excellent durability, and many additional customizable features, all which make these vehicles an optimal option for serving the needs of our customers and passengers. KTI’s minivans are primarily used for ambulatory (non-wheelchair) passengers who need demand response service. Like the passenger sedans, minivans are suitable for door-to-door services, scheduled pick up and drop off, and return home trips such as airport shuttling and transporting adults to and from daytime programs.

Passenger Vans

The 83 Ford Transit Passenger Vans in our fleet are Kiessling’s largest available non-wheelchair vans. If your organization serves a larger group of people, then these passenger vans are likely going to be the most effective and efficient transportation option. While a route might be slightly longer because there may be more pickups, you will find that the cost-savings can be significant when you use one passenger van as opposed to splitting your party into two minivans. In addition, KTI’s passenger vans are customized to meet the needs of almost any clientele. Unique specifications include a raised roof which increases headroom and allows drivers and passengers to easily walk upright in the vehicle, a center aisle for maneuverability from the front of the vehicle to the back, and risers to assist with vehicle entry. These are enhancements that go a long way in making the ride comfortable, safe, and stress-free for all passengers. While primarily used for HST/Paratransit services, our Ford Transit Passenger Vans are also popular choices for any type of larger group transportation needs, such as away game travel for a middle or high school sports team or a destination corporate event.

Wheelchair Vans

Our 21 Ford Eco Cutaway Wheelchair Vans have a variety of configuration possibilities. So, while this section of our fleet is used primary for paratransit services, these vehicles are also excellent for 7D (school) transportation, shuttle services, and larger private parties. For ideal comfort, we recommend maximum capacity at 12 ambulatory (non-wheelchair) passengers or three wheelchair passengers with two ride-along passengers. There are many attributes that make this van adaptable to a customer’s and passenger’s specific needs, including the flip-down seating option. When not in use, seats are folded up against the side of the van to provide room for wheelchairs. Like our passenger vans, we put a lot of customization into our wheelchair vans in order to meet the needs of our unique clientele. Working with our partner, National Van Builders, we can add adaptations to the Ford Cutaway, such as a Braun side wheelchair lift, modular flooring, additional heat/AC venting, raised roofs, extended wheelbases, and a spacious center aisle for ease of movement. The attention that we give to retrofitting our wheelchair vans ensures a safe boarding, travel, and exiting process for all passengers.

Large Wheelchair Vans

At Kiessling Transit, we own one of the nation’s most unique and innovative fleet of large wheelchair vans. Of our 92 Ford Eco Cutaway Large Wheelchair Vans, 72 are equipped with LightningHybrid Technology, a hydraulic hybrid energy recovery system designed for medium-sized and large urban vehicles, which saves fuel and reduces harmful emissions. This technology is an after-market installation that takes place at our corporate office location in Norfolk, MA. In collaboration with our partner, Lightning Systems, and their highly skilled technicians and engineers, we ensure that the system functions correctly and is tuned optimally to give the best performance and experience for our customers and passengers. All of our large wheelchair vans can hold up to 14 ambulatory (non-wheelchair) passengers and as many as six wheelchair passengers, depending on the type of wheelchair. It’s important to note that larger, motorized wheelchairs may limit capacity to fewer than six wheelchairs per van. Due to the size of these vans, they are used primarily for fixed route paratransit services, as well as 7D (school) transportation, shuttle services, and private parties.