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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2010

Amtrak breaks ground on Ill. transportation center

The estimated $43.3 million multimodal center project in Normal, Ill. was completely funded by a $22 million TIGER grant, FTA grants, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity grants, and bonds issued by the Town of Normal.

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2010

MCI delivers six D4505s to Boston

Paul Revere Transportation is using the coaches for its airport shuttle service. Coaches are wheelchair lift-equipped, feature Wi-Fi connectivity, exterior and interior destinations signs and a “talking bus system” that audibly announces upcoming stops.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2010

Ridewell to open Hamilton, Ontario warehouse

It is anticipated that the warehouse will begin delivering product out of the new warehouse by late August.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2010

Prevost delivers Volvo 9700 to Minnesota Coaches

Affordability and fuel efficiency were key factors in Minnesota Coaches' purchase decision, according to Joe Krois, head of motor coach operations for the company.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2010

U.S. DOT, State Farm and ESPN to fight distracted driving

On separate buses, carrying the "Stop Distracted Driving" message, Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter will cross the nation visiting all 32 NFL team training camps.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2010

CVSA taps new executive director

Stephen A. Keppler has 18 years of experience in the transportation industry. He has been employed with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance since 2000 in the position of Director of Policy and Programs and most recently as its Interim Executive Director.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2010

ABA Foundation names scholarship winners

Scholarships are designed to create opportunities for young adults interested in pursuing careers in the hospitality, motorcoach, tour and travel fields.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2010

IMMI to supply Premier seats for 213 Greyhound buses

Company has a multi-year contract with FirstGroup as the exclusive seat supplier for all new motorcoaches in the Greyhound fleet. Premier made its debut on 140 new Greyhound motorcoaches in the first quarter of 2009.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2010

MCI delivers J4500 to Houston

Features a Cummins ISM 410 horsepower engine with an Allison transmission, wide-ride suspension and electronic stability control. Upgrades include onboard Wi-Fi, a Blaupunkt Pro-Line entertainment system and three-point seat belts.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2010

FMCSA awards $1M for driver safety training

Program aims to make roadways safer by increasing the number of CDL holders with enhanced safety training and to assist economically distressed regions of the U.S. by providing training opportunities for qualified individuals to become commercial motor vehicle operators.

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