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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 StaffJune 20, 2012

REI President Dave Ruback dies

Lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on May 22, 2012. He was 56 years old. Ruback started at REI in 1987 and was promoted to president in 1998. He was instrumental in REI’s growth and commitment to service.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2012

Honolulu redesigning rail stations to cut project costs

Shortening the length of its 21 planned rail stations in an effort to lower the overall cost of the $5.3 billion project.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2012

Virginia Railway appoints interim CEO

Richard Dalton, who joined the agency in 2009 as director of Rail Equipment and Services, replaces retiring CEO Dale Zehner.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2012

Nova delivers 2 LFS buses to Iowa

CyRide will use the articulated vehicles to transport the steadily increasing ridership of the city of Ames and Iowa State University. The vehicles feature an advanced electric cooling system and the manufacturer’s hePEX system, which is light, easy to maintain and corrosion resistant.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2012

N. Carolina county officials pass on referendum

Durham County voters already approved a tax hike for the plan. Orange County voters will decide whether to approve it this November.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2012

Coach America bankruptcy impacts Calif. transit

Ventura County Transportation Commission officials say if the shutdown of VISTA cannot be somehow avoided and that they need more time to find another company to provide bus service. They say they are asking Coach America to keep the buses on the streets for at least another month.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2012

Detroit DOT bus tracking improves system

Ninety-five percent of buses are using a tracking system that allows control center operators to adjust routes to fill any gaps caused by unpredicted delays. Operators say the system has made operations run smoothly.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2012

N.Y. permit system to regulate intercity buses

Penalties for intercity buses in violation of permit requirements or restrictions would consist of a fine of up to $1,000 for a first violation, up to $2,500 for repeat violations, and permit suspension or revocation.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2012

Minn. conducts walkability survey for light rail

St. Paul and Minneapolis residents will map, evaluate and score the walk from their homes to future Central Corridor light rail stations.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2012

Skanska to equip D.C. Metro rail for $66M

Will design and construct a test track, commissioning facility, parking garage and other facilities near the existing Greenbelt Maintenance Yard in Prince George’s County, Md. The new facility will allow Metro to conduct testing and commission new and rehabilitated rail vehicles.

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