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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 StaffNovember 16, 2012

James River expands safety initiative

Will install seat belts on all of its motorcoaches by Spring 2013; add a driving simulator; conduct extensive background checks covering national and local databases and pre-employment personality testing to ensure compatibility with corporate values; and add a customer service training department.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2012

Chicago’s Pace Bus finalizes 2013 budget

Balanced without fare increases or service reductions.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2012

Calif.’s Marin Transit honored for seasonal shuttle

The California Transit Association presented its Transit Excellence Award to the agency for its seasonal Muir Woods Shuttle program.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2012

New Flyer wins Calif. order for 23 Xcelsior buses

Once in service the vehicles will account for 18% of AC Transit's 60-foot articulated fleet. Production of the buses is anticipated to begin in March 2013 , with delivery expected by August 2013.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2012

NTSB releases 'Most Wanted' list

List includes implementation of PTC, elimination of distracted driving and improved fire safety.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2012

Texas' Corpus Christi introduces CNG buses

Preparations for the new fleet, including modifications to existing maintenance facilities and construction of a new fueling station, have been under way for months. Once completed, the new CNG fueling station, the largest in South Texas, will support three 500-horsepower compressors capable of fueling 12 buses in six minutes.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2012

Retlif's Poggi receives iNARTE certification

Awarded to those who demonstrate knowledge, proficiency, education and experience in electromagnetic compatibility and the employment of EMC/EMI principles in electronics and electrical design.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2012

Siemens, DesignLine reach supplier agreement

Siemens will provide permanent magnet excited motors, inverters and voltage protection modules to support the rear-axle drive systems of seven new all-electric buses being manufactured by DesignLine for the Société de transport de Montréal.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2012

Survey: Southeast Mich. riders would pay to improve transit

Ninety-five percent of respondents found the region’s public transportation system in poor or fair condition, according to the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments' survey. Another 72% of respondents said they were willing to pay to fix it.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2012

L.A. Metro rail ridership up 23% in October

In terms of average weekday boardings, Metro Rail ridership showed a 19% gain compared to one year ago, totaling 360,901 average weekday boardings on the entire 87.7-mile system.

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