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Guest Voices by Vlad Kadurin, Ship.CarsJune 17, 2024

6 Ways Technology is Supercharging Trucking Operations

Technology and advanced management systems are no longer optional for fleets, argues Vlad Kadurin with Ship.Cars in this guest blog post.

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Safety Cornerby Jeffrey Cassell June 12, 2024

What 'Transit Safety 101' Really Means

Safety, Safety, Safety. This word is used repeatedly, and in many contexts, without most people understanding what it actually means.

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Transit Dispatchesby Giles BaileyJune 5, 2024

International Transport Forum Features Latest Mobility Trends

he event offers a relatively unique opportunity for ministers of transport from many global countries to gather, understand, and exchange policy goals and progress in meeting these goals, see best practices, and hear from leading players in the global transport industry.

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On the Roadby Jim ParkJune 4, 2024

Even the Swedes are Doing Turnpike Doubles

The government doesn't seem to mind asking trucking to invest a trillion dollars toward a greener future. But they won't let us pull turnpike doubles making 30% less CO2. Which is insanity, says HDT's Jim Park in his On the Road blog.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMay 22, 2024

Magical Thinking Won’t Take Trucking to Net Zero Emissions

Jack Roberts ponders the state of zero-emission trucking transition while at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.

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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Dan Kobussen, NSTA PresidentMay 22, 2024

NSTA Advocacy in Action: Under the Hood Permanence Prospects Get Congressional Assist

"Previously, NSTA worked with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to craft three different UTH waivers – each lasting for a period of 90-days. While those waivers were adopted on a time limited basis, we received feedback that motor vehicle agencies around the country were reluctant to adopt the waiver because of the limited time duration involved."

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattMay 9, 2024

Trip Sheet: School Transportation Pros Can Champion Children's Mental Health

Children's Mental Health Awareness Day underscores the significance of school bus drivers in fostering supportive environments during students' journeys. SAMHSA's initiatives, including stigma reduction and access to resources, complement the Biden-Harris administration's funding efforts to enhance youth mental health services and workforce development.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMay 6, 2024

Trucking and GHG: Emissions Impossible?

Expecting the entire trucking industry to simply switch over to all-new powertrain technologies overnight isn’t going to happen, says Jack Roberts in his Truck Tech blog. A more phased-in approach is needed for trucking's mission zero.

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How Transit Agencies Can Get More People 'On Board' with Transit Tech

This year’s National Get on Board Day (April 25) is a great chance to raise awareness about the importance of public transportation, showcasing the many benefits it brings to communities.

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Safety Cornerby Roger Brereton April 10, 2024

5 Ways AI Will Impact the Bus and Motorcoach Sector

The old joke that you wait ages for one bus and suddenly three come along at once may be consigned to the history bin thanks to developments in artificial intelligence (AI).

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsApril 4, 2024

Heavy-Truck Emissions Rules: A Disaster in the Making

Are fleets ready for new heavy-truck emissions rules that start kicking in with the 2027 model year? No. And they’re not going to be without substantial help, says Jack Roberts in his Truck Tech blog.

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NSTA Advocacy in Actionby Dan Kobussen, NSTA PresidentMarch 28, 2024

NSTA Advocacy in Action: "Under the Hood" Exemption Keeps Gathering Momentum

Our coalition continues to grow with public and private operators, as well as parents all seeking a remedy to keep students on the big yellow bus. We are encouraged by this groundswell of support and want to take advantage of it – in order to make permanent and lasting change for students.

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