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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 StaffDecember 11, 2009

FTA, ARRA to fund tribal transit

The $32 million, of which $17 million will come from the ARRA Tribal Transit Program, will pay for 100 transit projects for tribes in 22 states.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2009

MCI announces ‘Pre-ownathon’

Offering a 60-day limited warranty on select MCI coaches. Any pre-owned coach priced at $60,000 or more qualifies for $3,000 off the list price, or no payments for 90 days.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2009

Shermco to maintain Dallas' DART Green Line

Will test equipment power in each of the 24 Green Line substations.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2009

NJ Transit OK's first Mass Transit Tunnel contract

The Manhattan tunnel segment is part of an overall project to build two new single-track commuter rail tunnels under the Hudson River, doubling capacity of the two-track tunnel that was built 100 years ago, which today operates at its functional capacity.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2009

Alstom wins 2 Spanish contracts

Will provide signaling equipment and trains to Catalan Railways for a total of $138.8 million.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2009

MARTA toughens anti-distracted driving policy

Revised policy articulates regulations, guidelines, and disciplinary actions for all unnecessary distractions and implements a zero-tolerance stance regarding employees engaging in prohibited activities while operating MARTA equipment.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2009

Sec. LaHood announces driver screening program

By using driver safety information during pre-employment screening, motor carriers will be able to better assess potential safety risks of a prospective driver-employee, and drivers will have additional opportunities to verify the data in their driving history and correct any discrepancies.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2009

Amtrak adds capacity, breaks Thanksgiving record

Comparing Thanksgiving 2009 to Thanksgiving 2008, there was a 5.5 percent increase in ridership on the Northeast Corridor, a 2.9 percent increase on state-supported trains and other short distance corridors, and a 4.7 percent increase on long-distance trains.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2009

Chicago approves ad contract, DBE program

Under the terms of the print agreement, CTA is guaranteed a minimum of $80 million or 62.5 percent to 63.5 percent of net advertising receipts, whichever is greater, from print advertising over the next five years.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2009

Md.'s sub system launches credit card option

Over the next 90 days ticket vending machines at light rail stops will also be upgraded to accept credit cards. Credit card acceptance is part of a comprehensive program to make the payment of transit fares faster and easier for MTA riders.

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