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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 StaffFebruary 10, 2014

Prevost marks 90th anniversary

Consistent with a Prevost culture that is decidedly unaccustomed to resting on its laurels, the theme of the 90th anniversary will be “Moving Forward Since 1924.”

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2014

FMCSA: Study validates SMS' effectiveness

The component of the agency’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program was launched in 2010 to identify and prioritize motor carriers posing the highest threat to public safety for enforcement interventions.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2014

5-year Chicago study shows economy's impact on ridership

Chicago Transit Authority gained passengers, while Metra and Pace experienced modest declines.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2014

Rotary Lift unveils new lighting options

Tech Lights, the supplier’s new series of LED shop lights, comes with magnetic mounting clips. Three options are available: the two-post lift kit, the four-post lift kit, and the hand-held single shop light.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2014

WTS announces Cokie Roberts as 2014 conference keynote

The best-selling author and award-winning journalist will speak at WTS International’s annual conference, which will take place from May 14 to 16 in Portland, Ore.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2014

AC Transit, SPX upgrade fare collection system

The transit system refitted all 569 of its buses with SPX Genfare’s Fast Fare fareboxes. The “talking” fareboxes interact with passengers using full-color, lighted displays and automatic audio responses, and replace the agency’s more bulky, 14-year old fare collection boxes.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2014

ROUSH CleanTech hires 37-year Ford veteran

Named Rob Stevens VP of strategy. As Ford’s chief engineer, Stevens directed strategic planning and product development for Ford commercial vehicles, including the new Transit Connect, E-Series vans, and commercial stripped chassis.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2014

Q’Straint unveils new retractor at mobility conference

Shows its QRT-360 wheelchair retractor tie-down system at the National Mobility Equipment Dealer’s Association Conference. Officials say it is the first retractor to meet the higher-strength requirements of the WC18 standards.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2014

Report: Chicago transit not serving region’s commuting needs

A task force created by Gov. Pat Quinn concluded that even some major job hubs “can’t be reached in a 90-minute commute” and described planning efforts as “haphazard.”

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2014

Chicago’s Metra names new CEO

Donald A. Orseno, a lifelong railroader, will take the helm. Since joining Metra in 1984, he has held a variety of positions, ranging from senior trainmaster to deputy executive director/chief operations officer.

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