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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 28, 2010

FMCSA, CVSA, others to conduct 'Roadcheck' in June

Last year, 9,683 CVSA and FMCSA certified inspectors at 2,145 locations across North America performed a record 72,255 truck and bus inspections. Of that total, there were 56,486 NAS Level I inspections.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2010

Chicago Transit Authority pulls new railcars

Railcars expected to resume passenger service on the Green Line in a few weeks after adjustments are made and the trains are tested without any passengers on board.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2010

Mayor proposes short-term solution to save IndyGo

Solution leverages existing dollars from a number of sources, including IndyGo's existing general operating balance, the rebalancing of IndyGo's revenues in 2011 between operating and capital, the use of a $5 million line of credit and other IndyGo reserves.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2010

APTA: 52% to use public transportation for summer vacation

This represents the highest number recorded since the initial survey three years ago (up four percentage points from 2007).

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2010

Bombardier demos technology to improve track worker safety

TrackSafe technology creates improved location awareness to track workers and train operators through the use of Radio Frequency Identification and other advanced technologies.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2010

FMCSA names 8 to safety advisory committee

Established by Congress in 2006, the MCSAC is charged with providing information, advice and recommendations to the FMCSA on motor carrier safety programs and regulations.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2010

Bombardier, Augsburg, Germany to conduct catenary-free pilot

Pilot project will enable Bombardier to demonstrate the technical capability and electromagnetic compatibility of the Primove solution in the urban environment.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2010

Northeastern senators request emergency aid for transit

Proposed bill would provide $2 billion in assistance, reversing service cuts and layoffs in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2010

Feds deliver $80M in HSR grants to states

Funds will go toward high-speed rail service between Tampa and Orlando, Fla., San Francisco and Sacramento, Calif., Milwaukee and Madison, Wis., and rail service in New York and New Mexico.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2010

BART could use surplus to clean up trains

Agency's "Mint Car Program" would replace dirty seat covers and scrub train interiors.

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