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News•by Staff•November 19, 2013

Peter Pan adding 42 MCI coaches

The operation's decision to purchase 42 buses in the past 12 months was in response to a growing demand and the desire to further expand its modern fleet of buses.

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Articles•November 18, 2013

SmartDrive enables operators to train drivers using ‘game film’

Based in San Diego, SmartDrive Systems provides commercial operators and transit agencies a safety solution focused on identifying specific areas of risk within a fleet.

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Articles•November 18, 2013

Going the Extra Mile to Train Motorcoach Operators

Many operators are breaking away from typical 80-hour classroom/ behind-the-wheel-type training programs and are providing additional training to increase safety; improve vehicle efficiency; or better prepare drivers to perform in unique, area-specific driving conditions.

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News•by Staff•November 18, 2013

Michigan Flyer Expands Service to Detroit Metro Airport

The new schedule will increase the frequency of service from eight to 12 trips a day on the segment between East Lansing and Ann Arbor, while discontinuing the stop at the University of Michigan Central Campus Transit Center at a savings of about $407,000 in operating costs.

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News•by Staff•November 14, 2013

MCI delivers to Alabama, Vermont

Tuscaloosa (Ala.) Charter Service’s new J4500, which underwent a design change for 2013, features a taller appearance, curving LED headlights and smooth rear cap. Meanwhile, Milton, Vt.-based Premier Coach took delivery of five new Setra S 407s.

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News•by Staff•November 13, 2013

Greyhound orders 55 more Prevost X3-45s

Supplied the intercity operator and First Canada with a total of 350 vehicles between 2008 and 2012, inclusively.

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News•by Staff•November 11, 2013

FMCSA to ease CDL requirements for vets, military

Exploring other ways to ease the transition from military occupations to jobs requiring CDLs, including waiving the requirements for pre-employment drug testing for recently discharged military personnel based on their recent participation in random drug testing programs run by the military.

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News•by Staff•November 11, 2013

FMCSA previews changes to Safety Measurement System

The updated Webpage features a more user-friendly navigation, creates a one-stop shop for FMCSA safety information and will make important information easier to understand.

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News•by Staff•November 7, 2013

NTSB calls for audit of FMCSA oversight processes

Also opened the investigative dockets, including more than 2,100 pages, from four recent commercial vehicle accidents, two of which included motorcoaches. Together, the accidents resulted in 25 deaths and 83 injuries.

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News•by Staff•November 4, 2013

DriveCam changes name to Lytx Inc.

The company’s flagship product will now be called DriveCam, powered by Lytx, and it will continue to offer the same driver safety solutions and services.

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