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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffApril 29, 2013

Fla. county gives contractor 3 months to fix issues

County officials have been inundated with complaints about late pickups, no-shows, drivers getting lost, accidents and other problems.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2013

GAS converts ARBOC low-floor shuttle bus

The Spirit of Mobility low-floor shuttle bus will be showcased in the ARBOC booth at the 2013 APTA Conference in Indianapolis, May 5 to 8.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2013

Ohio’s TARTA paratransit union issues driver complaints

Grievances included low pay, severe discipline, and denied requests for bathroom breaks.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2013

Report: Northern Calif. senior transit inadequate

Said seniors are not aware of transit services or find them hard to navigate. Called for improvements ranging from more fixed route and shuttle bus, van and "catch-a-ride" programs, to more frequent service for seniors living on hillsides far from bus stops.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2013

UPDATED: President nominates Charlotte Mayor Foxx to head DOT

Anthony Foxx has served as Charlotte, N.C.’s mayor since 2009 where he oversaw several transportation projects including breaking ground on the city’s streetcar project and adding a third runway at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2013

Parsons Brinckerhoff earns Detroit DOT contract

Under the on-call contract, will provide professional consulting services to support DDOT transit initiatives, including assistance with identifying strategic opportunities for optimizing transit service delivery under resource constraints.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2013

Long Beach Transit adds Rotary Lifts

The order includes 11 60,000-lb. capacity two-piston models and one three-piston version rated at 90,000 lbs. Peterson Hydraulics will also lay an epoxy-coated floor with the new lifts.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2013

S.D. paratransit may limit ridership to sustain service

Sioux Area Metro's advisory board recommended limiting the service’s coverage area during peak travel times, as well as not accepting any new subscribers to the service if they live outside of three-quarters of a mile from a fixed route.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2013

San Antonio’s VIA to get federal environmental training

The FTA’s Environmental Management Systems program will provide assistance to VIA in the form of training workshops, on-site technical support visits, electronic materials and resources, and consultations.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2013

FMCSA orders Ga. operator to cease operations

This is the second shutdown of a passenger carrier following the deployment earlier this month of more than 50 specially trained safety investigators targeting high-risk passenger carriers.

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