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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 StaffFebruary 5, 2010

Washington State receives grant to target GHGs

The project is expected to eliminate 688 metric tons of carbon dioxide and equivalents from the air each year, or 8,250 metric tons over the lives of the vehicles.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2010

Proterra to build S.C. manufacturing facility

Proterra’s Greenville manufacturing and research and development center will open in 2011, and be housed in a newly constructed 250,000 square foot building on the Clemson University campus. The company plans to hire more than 1,000 local employees in the next four years.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2010

L.A. Metro, P.D., Sheriff's Dept. promote safety

The focus was on violators running red lights, making illegal left turns and pedestrian jaywalking. While there has been a steady decline in train versus vehicle accidents on the Metro Blue Line, the level of pedestrian accidents has remained stagnant.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2010

ABC hosts association maintenance seminar

ABC Companies recently moved into the new complex, which includes 11 double-length service bays, a 75,000-square-foot warehouse and a $2,000,000 parts inventory to support operators in the Western U.S. and Canada.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2010

Congress taps TPI for composite bus program

The program's purpose is to develop next generation vehicle technology that will help public transit buses across the U.S. improve fuel efficiency. The $2 million program was approved by Congress as part of the 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill signed into law by President Obama in December.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2010

Daimler announces Setra maintenance classes

Topics will focus on HVAC, electrical, brakes and suspension. Each session will provide attendees with complete hands-on training and in-depth understanding of the Setra TopClass S 417 and its components.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2010

SEPTA Youth Advisory Council releases first survey

Open to youth between the ages of 14 and 22, the survey is the first step in a larger service evaluation strategy that will culminate in a set of recommendations on how SEPTA can better serve its youth riders.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2010

CVSA releases 2010 out-of-service criteria

Goes into effect April 1. Used by enforcement personnel in identifying Critical Vehicle Inspection Item violations following a roadside inspection that can prohibit a motor carrier or operator from driving or operating a commercial motor vehicle for a specified period of time or until the defective condition is corrected.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2010

New HRT head looking to change corporate culture

In dealing with a light rail project that may be over budget by nearly $100 million, Phillip A. Shucet says that Hampton Roads Transit has bred a “culture of fear” and needs more open communication.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2010

Feds raid Houston bus companies

Twenty-two people have been charged with conspiracy to transport illegal immigrants, with each conviction carrying a maximum prison sentence of 10 years and a fine of up to $250,000.

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