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Articles•September 14, 2009

Health and Wellness Programs Help Keep the Doctor Away

Experience has shown that employees do react when employers make wellness a priority. Building blocks to a good wellness program may include providing personal leadership, access to nutrition classes and incentivizing healthy lifestyles.

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Articles•September 14, 2009

Report: Unsafe motorcoach carriers "reincarnate' to resume risky service

Many operators, such as the operator involved in a crash in Sherman, Texas in August 2008, continue to operate under new name or sometimes even the same name.

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News•by Staff•September 14, 2009

Colleges and Universities finding MCI a smart choice

In August, MCI delivered J4500 coaches to Rowan University in New Jersey and James Madison University in Virginia, which took its third MCI J4500 model.

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News•by Staff•September 14, 2009

Badger, Jefferson Lines begin service to 5 colleges

Buses used on the new route will offer Wi-Fi as well as feature DVD movies during the trip. Passengers who purchase their ticket online receive a 15 percent to 20 percent discount off the walk up fare and will be guaranteed their seat.

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News•by Staff•September 14, 2009

Anchor Trailways acquires Smyrna Motorcoach

In addition to group motorcoach transportation, Anchor Trailways & Tours also operates the Holiday World Express in the summer season between Murfreesboro and Santa Claus, Ind., with four pick up locations in the greater Nashville area and the year-round, scheduled ATRunner service between Florence, Ala., and Nashville.

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News•by Staff•September 11, 2009

Daimler delivers Setra S 417s to N.Y.

The two coaches feature rear windows and satellite television, back-up cameras for safety, along with auto-retract seat backs and leather-wrapped steering wheels.

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News•by Staff•September 11, 2009

NTSB reiterates motorcoach safety recs

Board also makes recommendation to NHTSA.

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News•by Staff•September 11, 2009

DATTCO purchases 11 new Van Hools

All of the new buses are seat belt-equipped and include automatic fire suppression and tire pressure monitoring. Buses also feature complimentary Wi-Fi and power outlets for mobile computing or battery chargers.

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News•by Staff•September 10, 2009

Rotary Lift launches inspection program

Nationwide heavy-duty lift inspection program, “Inspect to Protect,” makes it easy to find a qualified lift inspector. Also provides a certificate detailing what was found during the inspection, any adjustments made and parts replaced for each lift.

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News•by Staff•September 10, 2009

ABA partners with Monster.com

Members will have access to Monster’s TargetPost, an eCommerce solution, allowing them to select a posting using a set of pre-defined job titles with associated job descriptions in a variety of industries, including transportation.

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