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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 8, 2009

MCI delivers J4500s to Wisconsin

The four new coaches feature Wi-Fi, 110-volt outlets, GPS, and Saucon asset tracking.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2009

CTA launches digital ads at station

The CTA will test the eight displays installed at the station for durability, placement and customer feedback over the next 30 days before moving forward with its gradual installation at the remaining 143 rail stations.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2009

APTA: Transit users still save $8,300-plus yearly

Even with gas prices $1.378 lower than last year, the report calculates the monthly savings for public transit users at $697 per month based on today’s gas price of $1.727 as reported by AAA.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2009

N.Y. MTA testing bicycle hooks on select trains

If the pilot is successful, Metro-North will determine next steps on the M-8s with ConnDOT and on the M-7s with Long Island Rail Road, which has a large fleet of M-7s.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2009

Chicago Transit, car sharing co. debut joint smart card

Customers signing up for membership with I-GO Car Sharing will be given the option to participate in the program and link the I-GO membership to a Chicago Card Plus.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2009

Odyne suspends operations

Odyne retained Matrix USA LLC to explore strategic alternatives in October 2008; however, its efforts have not been successful.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2009

METRO Briefs

Rail firm accused in L.A. crash. FMCSA steps up operator vetting system. USF developing device to help disabled riders.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2009

SEPTA to pilot ‘QuietRide’ on select cars

Passengers will be asked to set cell phones on vibrate or mute and refrain from making or taking calls, wear headphones when listening to audio devices and keep conversations to a minimum using a low voice.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2009

Eaton sells VORAD to Bendix

The VORAD system is a radar-based collision warning system used by commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, major trucking fleets and specialty vehicle manufacturers.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2009

LaFrance Industries awarded Canadian contract

The company's eco-friendly seating fabric will be installed in BC Transit’s 115 new buses.

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