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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2010

FMCSA sweep removes 109 bus, truck drivers from roads

The commercial drivers identified in the sweep face the prospect of a monetary fine and being barred from operating a commercial motor vehicle for failing to adhere to federal drug and alcohol regulations.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2010

U.S. DOT proposes seat belts on all new motorcoaches

NHTSA is seeking public comment on the proposal for the next 90 days. The proposal is the latest in U.S. DOT efforts to improve motorcoach safety, including a Motorcoach Safety Action Plan released earlier this year.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2010

ABA, OMCA plan joint tour operator summit

Slated for March 30-31, 2011 at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, N.Y., the event will feature educational seminars, business sessions, networking events and a mini-exhibit show.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2010

Creative Bus to open new Indiana facility

When running at full capacity, this facility will be able to turn out hundreds of conversions each year, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2010

La. operator launches business with Van Hools

ABC Companies also announced that Clint Guth, regional vice president/GM, Western Region, has assumed responsibility for the sales management for ABC's Midwestern and Canadian Regions.

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ArticlesAugust 10, 2010

Shuttle Services Make Key Connections for DFW Airport

The world's third busiest airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International operates five different shuttle services to accommodate a wide variety of parking and transit options for airport visitors and employees.

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ArticlesAugust 10, 2010

15th BusCon to Deliver Products, Seminars for Success

The 140,000-square-feet of show floor will feature the latest vehicles and products on the market today, while alternative fuels, university transit topics and driver safety will be discussed during educational sessions.

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ArticlesAugust 10, 2010

Bentech at Forefront of Driver Partition Design

The Philadelphia-based design and fabrication company is working with New Jersey Transit on a pilot program to test two different designs - a hinged-door and sliding-door model - on two different buses.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserAugust 10, 2010

Operators Investing In Tools for Hiring Success

Motorcoach carriers have found that even in the current economic climate, with cutting costs being the ultimate consideration, assessment and training are tools worth spending on to get and keep the best employees.

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ArticlesAugust 10, 2010

Coach carrier affected by Gulf spill aids in cleanup

To accommodate the cleanup work, Vision added four drivers, two cleaning crew members and one coach.

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