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Transit Dispatchesby David WaltersJuly 23, 2024

Why Paratransit Fleets are Choosing Propane-Powered Shuttles

For more than four decades, fleet owners have selected propane autogas as the energy solution for their vehicles to lower operating costs, clean up their communities with reduced emissions, and meet the performance needs of their duty cycles.

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Volvo VNL at ACT Expo 2024.
Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 22, 2024

Another Trucking Transformation in the Making

What will the software-defined vehicle philosophy mean for next-generation truck designs? HDT's Jack Roberts explores the topic in his Truck Tech blog.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mark R. AeschJuly 16, 2024

Modernizing the Measurement of Value

The transit industry has both embraced and allowed the singular definition of value to be that of ridership. Ridership goes up somehow the industry did something great.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Sam Hill-Cristol, The Mobility HouseJuly 12, 2024

The Technology Power Combo That Enables EV Charging on Difficult Sites

As the pace of fleet electrification increases and charging infrastructure continues to pose challenges, many fleets find themselves puzzling over the question: how do I install charging infrastructure faster and more cost-efficiently?

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Transit Dispatchesby Giles BaileyJuly 10, 2024

Velo-city 2024 Examines Latest Trends in Cycling as Part of Urban Mobility

Velo-city, an annual conference of the cycling mobility industry within the context of developing sustainable communities, was held in Ghent, Belgium this past June.

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On the Roadby Jim ParkJuly 9, 2024

Truck Driver’s Dilemma: Click, Twist or Swipe?

Whether 'tis safer to twist a knob or press a button than to swipe right then swipe down to scan the menu for your favorite playlist...? That's a question for the age.

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Safety Cornerby Roger Brereton July 2, 2024

The Evolution of Bus Design

Thirty years ago, drivers not only had to drive the bus and navigate heavy traffic, but they were also responsible for tasks like supervising passenger loading and unloading, selling tickets, and providing passengers with various kinds of information, all while sitting in an often ill-fitting workstation.

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Guest Voices by Ryan McConnell, Atlas Van LinesJuly 1, 2024

3 Questions Movers Get and How to Answer

This guest blog post covers frequently asked questions that household goods movers hear, with diplomatic answers moving professionals can give when there are too many unknown variables.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattJune 28, 2024

Trip Sheet: Farewell, Faithful Readers – Keep on Rolling

Executive Editor Wes Platt offers parting thoughts as he parks the School Bus Fleet bus to focus on ultra-local community journalism, making way for someone else to take the wheel as the pupil transportation industry continues to evolve.

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Transit Dispatchesby Claudia FolskaJune 25, 2024

Time for 'One-and-Done' Universal Transit Pass for People with Disabilities

Imagine trying to plan a weekend getaway and needing permission from some bureaucrat in your destination city’s transportation department to be able to get around easily and affordably.

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Trucker Pre-Trip Leads to Mission 'Im-paw-sible'

See what happened when a truck driver found an unexpected stowaway during his pre-trip inspection.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mark R. AeschJune 19, 2024

Prioritize Success Outcomes First, Develop Fiscal Budget Second

As we approach July 1, many public sector organizations across the country have fiscal years that begin at the midpoint of the year. To that point, many public sector executives believe that "adopting the budget" is the single critical event of their year.

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