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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2016

Feds propose speed limiters for motorcoaches, trucks

The proposal discusses the benefits of setting the maximum speed at 60, 65, and 68 miles per hour, but the agencies will consider other speeds based on public input.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2016

ABC delivers 6 CX45s, 1 TX45, 2 CX35s to Calif., Texas

All nine coaches have Van Hool standard safety features, including three-point seatbelts, backup camera, lane departure warning and antilock brakes. 

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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2016

Trailways Transportation System deploys Betterez Microsite

Will use system to automate their Trailways Affiliated Partner program registration and payment processes.

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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2016

FMCSA seeks comment on military driver pilot project

The three-year pilot program would allow a limited number of individuals between the ages of 18 and 21 to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce while in military service .

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2016

UMA to host first International Driver Competition

Will be held at the 2017 UMA Motorcoach EXPO in St. Louis on Feb. 28, 2017. The winner will receive a cash prize, trophy, framed certificate and recognition at UMA National Headquarters.

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SponsoredAugust 16, 2016

The Remaking of the Motorcoach: Big Changes Redefine Intercity Bus Travel

Scheduled bus lines throughout the country appear ready for takeoff. That is, they are methodically adopting the qualities of airlines, with all the complexities and strategic challenges involved. Dynamic scheduling, sophisticated pricing, reserved seating and even frequent traveler programs are giving the sector a makeover. The heightened competition is bringing added turbulence to a once sleepy mode of travel and rapidly changing its public image.

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SponsoredAugust 16, 2016

How to Make an Effective Motorcoach Marketing Program

While it is difficult to try to generalize every operator and create a single marketing plan that could be rolled out across multiple companies, there are indeed some “best practices” that every company should implement when creating their own strategic plan. Some “best practices” that every company should implement include “engineering an experience” for customers, using email marketing data, developing a responsive website and investing in a social media presence.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2016

Davey Coach purchases entire stock of ABC parts for Ameritrans

After 18 years, Ameritrans Bus closed its doors Ameritrans manufactured and distributed a variety of small and mid-size transport vehicles from its state-of-the-art 40,000 square-foot facility in Elkhart, Ind.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2016

FMCSA campaign to raise awareness about sharing the road with buses

'Our Roads, Our Responsibility' supports the agency’s core mission of reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving commercial motor vehicles on roadways.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2016

MCI adds Syncron parts management solution

The cloud-based solution will act as a single interface, incorporating data from multiple sources, and provide the MCI team complete visibility into where repairs are occurring, what parts need to be ordered and trends and predictions for future issues.

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