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FIRST CLASS l 13 GardaWorld is now taking delivery of four to five road-ready Model 330s a week. And their on-the-road performance has quickly drawn attention as well. Drivers know Peterbilt Even the driver of an armored truck knows the reputation of the long-haul legend, says Roberge. "Oh yes," says Roberge, who adds he expects an 800,000-mile, 10-to-12- year service life out of his trucks. "They are pleased to be getting such a quality vehicle. And they particularly like the high maneuverability offered by a shortened wheelbase when in an urban environment like Manhattan or Chicago." Drivers also enjoy the security offered by a reliable chassis and drivetrain, besides the armored structure offered by the body. "One of the most important roles our trucks play is safety," says Jamroz. "These vehicles are there to protect our employ- ees. Understand that there are dangers in this line of work. As long as our drivers are inside a well functioning, quality vehi- cle like these Peterbilts, it is like they are in their mother's womb." Adds Roberge, "The Allison auto- matic transmission makes it very easy Cash will stick around — for now For those who think we're on the brink of a cashless society, think again, counsels Chris Jamroz, COO of GardaWorld. In 2007, $700 billion in cash changed hands in the United States. Five years later, that fi gure was up — not down — to $1.3 trillion. Jamroz cites a variety of reasons — many households that lost credit during the fi nancial crisis must rely on cash transactions, for example, and some simply feel more confi dent in cash transactions — but the bottom line is that the Fed is printing more money. And GardaWorld is trusting its delivery to a fl eet of Peterbilt trucks. "The result is an increased demand for our services," he says. "$3 billion to $7 billion is withdrawn daily in this country. These bills have to be transported safely and securely. We wouldn't be making a $100 million investment in our new Peterbilt equipment if it were not absolutely crystal clear to us that our services, as the fastest-growing, biggest proponent of our particular model, will continue to be in high demand."