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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 StaffJanuary 4, 2012

Onspot to be featured on ‘Motorhead Garage’

The show will air Sunday, Jan. 22 at 11:30 a.m. on Fox Sports Network.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2012

NJ Transit, DriveCam extend agreement

In addition to achieving a 54% reduction in collisions since launching program, the agency has seen the frequency of risky driving events per vehicle decrease by 91% and the use of cell phones decrease by 69%, according to the agency.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2012

MBTA proposal could raise fares, cut service

Officials stressed that details could change after a string of public hearings through February, however, after five-and-a-half years of staving off fare increases and maintaining or increasing services, they said change appears inevitable.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2012

Report: Calif. high-speed rail should not be funded

Peer advisory group said legislature should refuse to authorize $2.7 billion in bond spending, expressing concerns over inadequate future funding and the lack of a final business plan.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2012

Amtrak to lead Pa. train station renovations

Project will address the rehabilitation of the passenger areas, including interior work to the waiting room, concourse, restrooms and hallways, and exterior work to stairways and platforms.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2012

Minn. Metro bus driver OT spikes 52%

The transit system spent more than $8.5 million on overtime in 2010. About 5% of the drivers averaged 50 to 70 hours of work per week.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2012

Skanska awarded $347M Calif. rail extension contract

Will construct a 10-mile extension of the BART system to San Jose, Calif. The extension includes two stations, six at-grade crossings and two above-grade crossings.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2012

Minnesota Valley fleet passes local DOT inspection

Buses are annually inspected by Minnesota State Patrol, commercial vehicle department to ensure ADA compliance, bus registration and insurance compliance.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2012

Honolulu rail projects approved for final design

The next step would be a full funding grant agreement.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2012

FRA proposes train emergency system enhancements

New rule addresses passenger train emergency systems including vestibule doors, emergency lighting, signage and markings for emergency entrance and exit, and rescue access.

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