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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 StaffAugust 5, 2010

‘Transit Buddies’ to help new Ark. bus riders

The Jonesboro transit system is recruiting volunteers to help people who have not used public transportation before, and may be afraid to try it on their own.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2010

MV wins Calif. contract

Under the terms of this one-year contract (with two, one-year options), will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of both the fixed-route and Dial-A-Ride services.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2010

AECOM acquires Davis Langdon

The transaction is expected to close in October of 2010. The acquisition has been approved by Davis Langdon shareholders and partners, and is subject to customary closing conditions, including necessary regulatory and third party approvals.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2010

L.B. Foster to equip New England rail group

Company landed a $5.3 million contract by the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority to supply 5,561 tons of rail for the Downeaster-Portland North Project.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2010

Madison transit system adds names of employee children to buses

Program aimed at fostering positive labor relations and heightened employee morale. Metro Transit recently added the names of individual employees' children, grandchildren, and other special children in their lives to 20 fixed-route buses.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2010

Chinese bus designed to straddle traffic

This 18-foot tall bus, which is about two street lanes wide, operates like a train on wheels, and is so tall that cars can drive right under it.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2010

Prevost delivers Volvo 9700 to Minnesota Coaches

Affordability and fuel efficiency were key factors in Minnesota Coaches' purchase decision, according to Joe Krois, head of motor coach operations for the company.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2010

NABI delivers first of 12 CNG buses to Birmingham

The purchase of the new buses is being made in part by ARRA economic stimulus funding program. To expedite the process, BJCTA was able to turn to another agency who allowed them to contract for some unused options.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2010

U.S. DOT, State Farm and ESPN to fight distracted driving

On separate buses, carrying the "Stop Distracted Driving" message, Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter will cross the nation visiting all 32 NFL team training camps.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2010

CVSA taps new executive director

Stephen A. Keppler has 18 years of experience in the transportation industry. He has been employed with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance since 2000 in the position of Director of Policy and Programs and most recently as its Interim Executive Director.

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