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CVSA taps new executive director

Stephen A. Keppler has 18 years of experience in the transportation industry. He has been employed with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance since 2000 in the position of Director of Policy and Programs and most recently as its Interim Executive Director.

MCI delivers J4500 to Houston

Continental Bus Lines owner Jose Morales with his sons Jose Orlando (far left) and Jacob Joseph.

Features a Cummins ISM 410 horsepower engine with an Allison transmission, wide-ride suspension and electronic stability control. Upgrades include onboard Wi-Fi, a Blaupunkt Pro-Line entertainment system and three-point seat belts.

FMCSA awards $1M for driver safety training

Program aims to make roadways safer by increasing the number of CDL holders with enhanced safety training and to assist economically distressed regions of the U.S. by providing training opportunities for qualified individuals to become commercial motor vehicle operators.

North Dakota's Harlow's joins Trailways

Operation joins Prairie Coach Trailways and Dakota Trailways as the latest independent motorcoach company to affiliate with Trailways' global transportation network and regional provider of transportation services throughout North and South Dakota.

2nd National Distracted Driving Summit scheduled

At this year's event, experts from around the country will explore accomplishments since the first summit, as well as the many challenges that lie ahead. Key topics will include research, technology, policy, public outreach and best practices in enforcement.

Rep: Mica: Gas Tax Dead

Rep: Mica: Gas Tax Dead

U.S. Rep. John L. Mica (R-Fla), the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Republican leader, at a Congressional oversight hearing Tuesday on the Administration’s failed stimulus, declared dead a federal gas tax increase to fund a long-term transportation bill.

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