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News•by Staff•July 31, 2012

Bus co., feds blamed for 2011 Va. crash

After reviewing a crash investigation report, the NTSB found fault with Sky Express for failing to provide a fatigue management program or any other formal safety policies for its drivers, and with the FMCSA for failing to shut down the company despite repeated safety violations.

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News•by Staff•July 31, 2012

CH Bus delivers Temsa to Ind.

Coaches are equipped with a Cummins engine, Allison B500 transmission and three-point seat belts.

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News•by Staff•July 30, 2012

MCI delivers to Texas, S.C. operators

Taylor, Texas-based Clark Travel recently took delivery of 10 new MCI J4500 coaches, while the Bluffton, S.C.-based Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority took delivery a new Commuter Coach.

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News•by Staff•July 30, 2012

Patrick Scully joins MCI as VP, public sector and marketing

The move follows the recent acquisition of the U.S. and Canadian distribution rights for Setra motorcoaches from Daimler Buses, where Scully was formerly chief commercial officer.

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News•by Staff•July 26, 2012

ABA expands member discount program

Partnered with Fleet One, FirstLab, Sage Payment Solutions, and Digital Insurance for additional deals.

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News•by Staff•July 24, 2012

NTSB to meet on Va. crash

Four of the 58 passengers were killed and 49 others were injured.

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News•by Staff•July 20, 2012

Relief drivers required for Japanese long-haul night buses

The move was introduced in the wake of a tragic bus accident in April, in which the driver, who admitted to being asleep at the wheel, crashed into a wall killing seven passengers and injured 39.

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News•by Staff•July 19, 2012

James River honored for safety

Received the “The President’s Award” from Trax Insurance Co., which evaluates operators on their accident rates, training/safety program, maintenance system, garage safety and management training. This is the fourth year in a row that the company has won the award.

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News•by Staff•July 19, 2012

Prevost featured in Canadian ad campaign

The ads illustrate how Prevost has been an integral part of that impact, by supplying coaches to the Oil Sands in Northern Alberta, in turn promoting motorcoach travel throughout the country.

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News•by Staff•July 19, 2012

MCI delivers new J4500 to Phoenix

Equipped with a Cummins engine featuring clean-diesel technology and an Allison transmission for near-zero emissions. The J4500 also has electronic stability control, fire suppression equipment and a tire monitoring system.

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