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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 22, 2010

ARRA to fund TriMet MAX rail station upgrades

The $740,000 will be used to improve safety, security and fare compliance at the Gresham Central MAX station and stations along the Eastside MAX line.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2010

NTSB: Distracted driving led to fatal Ariz. bus crash

As the driver attended to the side door, while traveling about 70 mph on a divided highway, the vehicle drifted out of its lane. Had the vehicle been equipped with a lane departure warning system, the driver would have been alerted upon the initial drift from the driving lane.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2010

IMMI names new CEO

In his new position, Larry Gray will be responsible for developing and implementing the company's global business strategy and providing leadership toward achievement of annual goals and objectives.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2010

FMCSA issues charges against illegal operator

FMCSA charged Cayetano Martinez with 78 violations of 13 separate motor carrier safety regulations. The agency's claim identifies the four separate company names Martinez allegedly used to illegally operate and evade previous orders from FMCSA.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2010

Central Indiana residents want more transit options

Indy Connect, an initiative to collect public input on transportation in Central Indiana, has released results indicating public desire for more bus service, a light rail line connecting Indianapolis to the airport and commuter rail.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2010

MBTA to require subway operators hold driver's licenses

Subway operators on the Orange, Red and Blue lines were not required to hold valid driver's licenses previously. A peer review by APTA recommended MBTA change the policy.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2010

Alstom wins $132.5M Swedish contract

The contract includes the full maintenance of 71 Coradia Nordic trains Alstom has already supplied to Storstockholms Lokaltrafik (SL) and the maintenance of 12 Coradia Nordic trains scheduled for delivery in 2012.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2010

Charlotte system to target light rail fare evaders

Transit agency is preparing report on fare evasion and plans to hire nine security guards to ride the rails seeking patrons who don't have tickets.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2010

Greyhound, ABC partner to refurbish coaches

Greyhound and ABC Companies will be generating 120 jobs specifically for this project, which is estimated to take 12 to 18 months to complete.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2010

Blog: Poor transit at root of Rio street dweller problem?

Poor public transportation options and the inability to pay for transit has led people to sleep in the streets to be closer to their jobs

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