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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 StaffJanuary 29, 2009

Azure Dynamics’ hybrid bus passes Altoona testing

Test qualifies Ford E-450 shuttle buses, built with the Balance Hybrid Electric drive train system, for FTA programs of up to 80 percent funding when purchased by public transit agencies.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2009

Toronto Transit to receive more police officers

Thirty-six additional officers will assist with traffic, safety and security.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2009

U.K. transportation consultant acquires CRA Int'l

The acquisition strengthens Steer Davies Gleave’s presence and growing portfolio of work in North America, and will enable the company to deliver substantial projects in the U.S. and Canada.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2009

Coach America purchases 100 MCI D4505s, J4500s

The new D4505s, equipped with Cummins engines and Allison transmissions, feature seatbelt-compatible Amaya seats and three-point seatbelts for certain employee-transportation contracts.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2009

Pending Economic Recovery Bill amendment would add $3 billion for transit

The amendment would appropriate an additional $1.5 billion for transit formula funding and $1.5 billion for the New Starts program.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2009

GE Transportation wins San Francisco contract

The new advanced communications and information system (ACIS) is designed to improve communications for the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Ferry and Golden Gate Transit, supporting improvements for security, safety and operational reliability.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2009

METRO Briefs

Rapid rail from N.C. to Atlanta considered. Transit drivers honored for safety. London tube maps created to help disabled.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2009

Assetworks to supply fleet management system to Iowa transit

FleetFocus, a browser-based solution, tracks all functions related to the maintenance of equipment, including processing repair and preventive maintenance work orders, tracking operating expenses and billing for equipment usage.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2009

U.S. public transit faces wave of service cuts

Transportation for America’s informal audit highlights 51 communities across the U.S. that are considering eliminating jobs, cutting service and raising fares, but will receive no assistance under the current recovery proposal to prevent the cuts.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2009

J.J. Keller unveils DOT compliance resource Website

In addition to providing info on the new FMCSA safety audit rule, the site covers a number of business issues that new motor carriers must address, including the basics of a business plan, accounting, insurance, and establishing basic policies and procedures.

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