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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 StaffMay 3, 2012

BART worker fired for giving teen free passes

Station agent Jim Stanek gave $300 in train passes with unused balances to a needy teenager. He thought the tickets were going to be discarded. The agency says the leftover balances go toward BART’s general fund.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2012

TARTA may not seek sales tax in Nov.

Proposal to place a sales-tax referendum on the Nov. 6 ballot will probably not move forward due to a lack of consensus among board members.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2012

BoltBus expanding west to Seattle, Portland, Ore.

Vehicle features include free Wi-Fi, power outlets and a spacious 50 passenger seating configuration.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2012

Chicago police find ways to combat smart phone thefts

The officers have learned to use the “Find My iPhone” features, as well as similar applications that track down other brands of cellphones such as Droids and BlackBerrys.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2012

Motorcoach Council to help members market to general public

Developed in Europe and spreading to all parts of the world with a consumer focus, "Smart Move" clearly depicts all the benefits of motorcoach travel from the perspective of reducing congestion, reducing the environmental impact of travel, and showing the fun of traveling together as groups.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2012

Veolia names new Tri-Rail GM

Charles “Steve” McClarty brings with him 39 years of railroad safety and operations experience in the rail industry. He held various positions with Amtrak in the Midwest and most recently, while at the Illinois DOT, he served as the Bureau Chief.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2012

MBTA to test biological sensors at stations

These sensors have been designed to enable rapid responses and protective measures within 20 minutes to reduce the impact of a biological terrorist attack.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2012

Assaults on MBTA operators on the rise

Many of the assaults stem from incidents where transit police attempt to catch fare evaders, and typically involve people spitting on employees.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2012

Jacksonville, Fla. bus drivers take home top pay with OT

Twenty-four drivers topped $60,000, which is the same as an average computer programmer in the region. Eight drivers made more than $70,000 -- more than an average engineer.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2012

METRO parent acquires Heavy Duty Trucking

Their addition makes Bobit Business Media the largest fleet media company in the world.

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