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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 StaffNovember 14, 2008

Washington Metro reaches leaseback deal settlement

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) and Belgian bank, KBC Group, reached a settlement, ending a long-term leasing deal after nearly three days of talks in federal court.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2008

DHS announces new rail security standards

Final rule will require freight and passenger rail carriers to designate rail security coordinators and report significant security concerns to the Transportation Security Administration.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2008

NJ Transit launches RSS feeds

Through RSS feeds, media Websites will be able to display up-to-the-minute travel information directly, while customers can add NJ Transit feeds to their personal homepages through RSS providers, such as Google and Yahoo!

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2008

MCI delivers J4500 to Pennsylvania

McIlwain’s new J4500s are powered by clean-diesel engine technology for lower emissions and feature a Blaupunkt state-of-the-art entertainment system with flat-screen video monitors.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2008

Honolulu chooses Innovative Paradigms, FLT for paratransit

Under the terms of the contract, FLT and Innovative Paradigms will work with local stakeholders to develop a plan that brings public transit and social service agencies together to deliver enhanced transportation services.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2008

Study: Motorcoaches achieve 200+ mpg per rider

“On average, motorcoaches use the least amount of energy and produce the lowest carbon dioxide emissions per passenger mile of any of the transportation modes analyzed,” the study confirms.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2008

Dow Automotive launches transportation support team

The newly formed commercial transportation group will provide solutions and technical expertise to both tier and OEM customers, helping them solve challenging technical issues that are driven by regulatory compliance and end-user preferences.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2008

MBTA names MacMillan new police chief

He is the first person in MBTA Transit Police history that has risen through the ranks to become chief.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2008

METRO Briefs

Vermont transit agencies may merge. Bus driver achieved 3 million miles accident-free. Dallas debating natural gas, diesel choices. Mich. restaurant bus fueled by vegetable oil.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2008

Nova Scotia announces green funding availability

To qualify for a grant, matching funding of at least 50 percent of the total project value is required and projects must be completed by September 2009.

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