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News•by Staff•May 3, 2010

Michigan becomes 24th state to ban texting while driving

The newly signed legislation explicitly prohibits a person from reading, writing or sending text messages while driving a vehicle in state. Mich. governor signed the bill into law on Oprah Winfrey’s No Phone Zone Day program.

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News•by Staff•May 3, 2010

NTSB chief joins ‘No Phone Zone Day’ rally

Public service campaign brings together a coalition of government agencies and transportation safety organizations asking all Americans to take a pledge to agree not to use cell phones while driving. This includes texting and using only hands-free calling.

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News•by Staff•April 30, 2010

MCI delivers to Louisiana

Hotard's newest MCI coaches were outfitted with 50 leather upholstered seats that allow for extra legroom. Other features include a clean-diesel Cummins ISM 10.8-liter engine, teamed with an Allison B500 6-speed automatic transmission, Wi-Fi and three-point seat belts.

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News•by Staff•April 30, 2010

Daimler delivers S 417s to Va., N.C.

Both Cross Tours and Gotta Go are first-time Setra S 417 customers.

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News•by Staff•April 29, 2010

DriveCam releases Top 5 Transit Driving Behaviors

With so much focus in the news on collisions in the transit industry caused by distracted driving, DriveCam said it was surprised to find that it actually ranks #5 on the list of behaviors.

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News•by Staff•April 29, 2010

Transit workers rally in Washington

Thousands descend on Capitol Hill to demand greater and more flexible funding.

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News•by Staff•April 29, 2010

River Park to market REI's products

In their distributor role, RiverPark will work directly with commercial vehicle OEM's to offer mobile audio/video and security applications.

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News•by Staff•April 29, 2010

IMMI engineers receive Henry Ford II award

The honor recognizes the company's accomplishments in increasing safety on motorcoaches and school buses with the development of the Premier seat, which incorporates SafeGuard SmartFrame technology to protect both belted and unbelted occupants.

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News•by Staff•April 28, 2010

Rotary Lift launches social media sites

Rotary Lift's Flickr page includes trade show and product photos and will grow over time to include photos of customer installations, new product development and more.

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News•by Staff•April 28, 2010

Hersman testifies on oversight of motor carrier safety

Hersman noted that the two most important factors related to safe motor carrier operations are the condition of the vehicles and the performance of the drivers.

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