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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 StaffDecember 6, 2016

Harsco's rail division captures new rail grinder sales

The latest configurations include Harsco’s Jupiter II Control System; a laser profile measurement system that provides accurate and reliable measurement of rail profiles in real time.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2016

2017 Intercity Bus Travel Outlook in NYC to be Released

The DePaul report by the Chaddick Institute evaluates the remarkable implications of the resurgence of intercity bus travel on the competitive landscape of U.S. travel.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2016

Fla.'s JTA launches First Coast Flyer Blue Line BRT service

The 11.1 mile Blue Line on the Southeast Corridor features direct, high-frequency service; seven branded stations; transit signal priority at 18 intersections; and off-board fare collection.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffDecember 5, 2016

[Photos] Elephant's ancestor bones unearthed during L.A. rail dig

A three-foot section of tusk and mastodon tooth fragments from an adult and a partial skull with tusks of a possibly much younger mammoth or mastodon were discovered in late November during excavation work on Los Angeles Metro's future Wilshire/La Brea Station for the Purple Line Extension subway.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2016

Portland St. U. transportation center earns $15M research grant

The program will focus on increasing access to opportunities; improving multi-modal planning and shared use of infrastructure; advancing innovation and smart cities; and developing data, models and tools.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2016

UW-Milwaukee gets top bike-friendly campus ranking

There are now 164 "Bicycle Friendly Universities" in 44 states and Washington, D.C.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2016

FMCSA establishes drug and alcohol clearinghouse for motorcoach drivers

The final rule's annual net benefits are an estimated $42 million, with crash reductions resulting from annual and pre-employment queries by FMCSA-regulated motor carriers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2016

Man steals MTA bus from Staten Island depot again

The Staten Island resident took the bus on a nearly four-mile joyride, before abandoning it on a corner. It was unclear if he picked up or dropped off any passengers during his route.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2016

Luminator introduces 'Get Real' repair service program

While a basic repair service program was in place, Luminator has restructured and formalized the program to improve service and market competitiveness.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2016

WMATA launches plan to get rail line 'Back to Good'

Plan includes a train reliability program that cuts railcar delays by first retiring the oldest (1000-series) and least reliable (4000-series) cars in the fleet by the end of 2017.

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