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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2014

Rules lag to help passengers escape crashed buses

Many of the 40 or so students aboard a bus that had collided with a tractor-trailer truck squeezed through a kicked-out window before the vehicle burst into flames.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2014

Pa., Minn. operators add MCI J4500s

New coaches for Klein Transportation and Rustad Bus Service include 110-volt outlets, three-point seat belts and Wi-Fi.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2014

Hampton Jitney adds Temsa TS 35

Coach is wheelchair equipped with two tie-downs. Additional quality features include 110-volt plugs, Alcoa Dura Bright rims, an REI audio video system and a rear camera.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2014

ABC delivers Van Hools to Minn., Mich.

Northfield Lines' 2014 ADA-equipped CX45 is powered by a Detroit DD13 engine coupled to an Allison B500G5 transmission, while Air Bear Travel's order consists of two Van Hool TX45s and two CXs, which are driven by DD13 engines coupled to Allison B500G5 transmissions.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2014

FedEx truck strikes motorcoach, kills 10

The drivers of both the truck and the motorcoach were among the dead, as well as three adult chaperones and five teenage students.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffApril 8, 2014

Sprinter van visit and demo

Mercedes-Benz USA Sprinter division brought van models to Bobit Business Media.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2014

Prevost expands Richmond, B.C. parts facility

Now stocks 4,600 items in the Richmond warehouse, more than $800,000 worth of inventory. The expansion will increase parts availability and shorten the lead time to get parts to their west coast customers.

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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2014

UMass replaces shuttle provider due to fed safety violations

Decision comes following Crystal Transport Inc.'s operating authority was revoked by the FMCSA for safety violations.

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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2014

Lamers adds new intercity bus route

In addition to Green Bay-Madison and Green Bay-Milwaukee routes, Lamers offers a Campus Connect route on Fridays and Sundays while schools are in session that includes University of Wisconsin (UW)-Green Bay, Appleton, UW-Oshkosh and UW-Madison.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2014

MCI delivers J4500s to N.D., La.

In addition to a more fuel-efficient, clean-diesel engine, the 2014 model also features MCI's MDSS suspension system and standard safety features including electronic stability control, tire-pressure monitoring and a fire-suppression system.

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