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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, 2009

Canada BRT project facing $52M shortfall

Plans for a BRT system in the Ontario area costing $259 million may be abandoned if funds do not come through.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2009

Stimulus, reauthorization hot topics at APTA BMBG meeting

Other topics included sustainability and workforce development initiatives; public-private partnerships; and a session on the impact of the current economic conditions on the transit industry.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2009

Northeast Trailways acquires Richards Coach

Union allows Northeast to expand its customer base in the southeast region of Maine, while continuing to grow its clientele in central Maine.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2009

Sec. LaHood creates DOT economic recovery team

The team will identify and prioritize key highway, bridge, transit, rail, aviation and intermodal spending.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2009

Peter Pan Bus Lines outsources fuel management

Enlisting FuelQuest’s services will enable the bus transportation carrier to reduce financial exposure to fuel price volatility with reduced freight and fuel costs, and automate invoice and delivery reconciliation.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2009

METRO Briefs

NTSB: driver agrees to interview. L.A. Metro enhances safety for blind riders. D.C. to N.Y.C. bus co. begins service.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2009

Thermo King named ‘Strategic Supplier’ by Gillig

To qualify, a company needs a score of 95 points or higher for four consecutive rating periods (two years). Since the inception of the program, only four other suppliers have qualified.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2009

ABA, OMCA choose Project 2010 Web name

The selection of the name culminated with a final vote, following Webinars, focus groups and an opportunity to suggest names.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2009

NTSB calls for rulemaking on cruise control, collision warning systems

Reiterates to NHTSA, the need for complete rulemaking on adaptive cruise control and collision warning system performance standards for new commercial vehicles and, after promulgating performance standards for collision warning systems for commercial vehicles, require that all new commercial vehicles be equipped with a collision warning system.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2009

ABA Product Pavilion packs exhibitors, attendees

Event retooled and renamed for Marketplace 2009 in Charlotte, N.C. with a more central location and educational seminars.

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