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ArticlesSeptember 22, 2011

2011- Women In Transportation: Patricia Ziska

Title: VP of sales and marketing, private sector Organization: Motor Coach Industries Inc. City: Schaumburg, Ill.

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ArticlesSeptember 22, 2011

How to Develop and Employ an Effective Motorcoach Risk Management Program

The key to successful risk management for a motorcoach operation is to develop a trip Risk Analysis Rating System, involving reservations, operations, dispatch, maintenance, safety and management staff.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2011

Setra delivers S 407s to Pa.’s Martz Group

The seven new vehicles feature roomy cabins with flush mounted interior lighting in the ceiling, fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz OM 471 engines with BlueTec technology and Selective Catalytic Reduction.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2011

FMCSA to host 'Motorcoach Safety Summit'

Information garnered from a series of regional roundtables in Dallas; Columbus, Ohio; Anaheim, Calif.; and New York City will be the basis of the national summit's panel discussions and breakout sessions.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2011

Zonar, Zoomsafer partner on anti-distracted driving phone software

Integrates fleet management technologies with ZoomSafer’s FleetSafer policy management tools to help customers manage employee cell phone use while driving.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2011

Advocates to rally to preserve transit nationwide

Public transit systems, businesses, employees, riders and advocates are joining together at rallies around the country on Sept. 20 with a message for Congress: ‘Don’t X Out Public Transit.’ Meanwhile, APTA will hold a panel discussion conference call Sept. 20 with transit leaders and advocates to discuss the impact of the cuts and the national campaign.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2011

Onspot unveils new automatic tire chain kit

The Onspot Automatic Tire Chain System offers the traction of a single set of conventional snow chains at the flip of a dashboard switch without having to stop the vehicle.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2011

Prevost delivers coaches from coast to coast

Harlow's Trailways of Washington will launch service in the state with two new vehicles, while New York-based Swarthout Coaches will use its new coach for university service.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2011

MCI delivers J4500 to Massachusetts-based operation

AA Transportation chose the J4500 model with the Cummins engine and the Allison B500 6-speed automatic transmission.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2011

NTSB calls for ban on mobile phone use by commercial drivers

Board issued 15 new safety recommendations to the FHWA, the FMCSA, the NHTSA, ASHTO, the Governors Highway Safety Association, all 50 states, and the District of Columbia.

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