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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 StaffSeptember 2, 2010

CATS buses get NASCAR stock wraps

Two CATS buses will get a custom wrap that looks exactly like a NASCAR stock car. The buses will also carry ticket information and logos for three NASCAR events taking place at the speedway in October.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffSeptember 1, 2010

2010 Top 100 Bus Fleets

A look at some of 2010's Top 100 Bus Fleets.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2010

SEPTA energy pilot to reduce emissions, generate $500K

A software optimization system will allow SEPTA to recycle the energy created from train and trolley regenerative braking at a propulsion substation, improving power quality, producing energy savings and generating revenues. The project will help SEPTA decrease its carbon emissions by 1,258 tons per year.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2010

NJ Transit orders 100 Bombardier railcars

The contract is valued at approximately $267 million and includes options for up to 79 additional vehicles.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2010

U.S. DOT moves up ‘Best Places to Work for’ list

Department enjoyed one of the greatest ranking improvements in the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government index among large agencies, with a 15.8 percent increase over 2009, placing 26 out of 32 in the 2010 survey.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2010

NJ Transit seeking Wi-Fi proposals

Selected firm(s) will be responsible for the design and architecture of the system to be used, including a list of materials, software, functionality of each module and all connections between system components as well as an implementation schedule. The RFP is due by 4 p.m. on September 30.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2010

D.C. Metro charging higher fares during peak hours

A 20-cent peak-of-the-peak fee for trips taken between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. and 4:30 and 6 p.m. weekdays has been implemented to reduce the cost of a SmarTrip card from $5 to $2.50.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2010

MV donates $20K to aid disabled in Haiti

The Freedom of Mobility Donation will allow the group to provide mobility devices, such as wheelchairs and walkers, to its focal points to serve persons with disabilities who live in affected Haitian communities.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2010

Mobis Transportation to open Ore. bike transit center

Located in the recently completed Hillsboro, Ore. Intermodal Transit Facility one block from Tri-Met's Blue MAX transit line, Bikestation Hillsboro will provide members with electronically secure indoor bicycle parking, showers, restrooms, lockers, a bicycle self-repair stand with tools and transit information.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2010

Operation Lifesaver lauded for safety efforts

NTSB chief commended OLI for its leading role in efforts to reduce highway-rail grade crossing accidents by more than 80 percent since its founding in 1972.

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