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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 StaffOctober 6, 2008

Q’Straint launches automated securement system

The new system – known as the QTT-100 - is able to secure virtually all wheelchairs and does not need any direct external assistance to operate.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2008

Host Forum focuses on MTS partnerships

Jablonski was joined by Mark Joseph, CEO and vice chair of Veolia Transportation; Gary Gallegos, executive director at the San Diego Association of Governments; Jerry Brand, CEO of San Diego-based Fairfield Development; and Ken Ramirez, vice president of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., in San Diego.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2008

New Flyer debuts new standard bus model

Fuel economy is anticipated to increase due to reduced weight and lower maintenance costs are achieved through a number of product advancements.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2008

Carrier cools down APTA

Company unveils newest and enhanced air-conditioning systems including the AvantAC.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2008

New chairperson, strategies introduced at Expo opening session

At the APTA Expo opening session, topics covered included the nationwide ridership increase, the impact of the economic downturn on transit and the Reauthorization bill. Michael Townes, the current chair, introduced the new chair, Dr. Beverly A. Scott.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2008

METRO honors '10 Great Transit Systems to Work For'

During the award presentation, staff members were given a special plaque recognizing their agency "for creating an environment that encourages a fully engaged and highly skilled workforce."

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2008

Ed Begley, Jr. addresses APTA Expo

Ed Begley, Jr., actor and activist, discussed sustainability as well as several actions that transit authorities can take to make their operations more eco-friendly and popular.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2008

BAE showcases new hybrid propulsion system

The "repackaged" Series system enables greater flexibility in installation, so that it can easily be adapted to multiple bus platforms.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2008

Herzog, Archer Western win Texas rail contract

Lewisville, Texas-based Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) has selected the North Texas Rail Group (NTRG), a team led by the joint venture of Herzog Contracting Corp. and Archer Western Contractors, a member of the Walsh Group of companies, to provide pre-construction and construction services for the A-train, its rail stations and adjacent bicycle and pedestrian trail.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2008

CSX wins Mass. rail contract

The agreement includes the addition of five commuter trains, while leaving open the possibility of additional trains as rail capacity is created. It will also create the ability of area companies to ship or receive products on double-stack rail cars.

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