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News•by Staff•September 18, 2020

FMCSA New Commercial Driver Panel Will Provide Feedback on Critical Issues

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator will be launching a new panel to its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee comprised of commercial motor vehicle drivers which will provide direct feedback to FMCSA on important issues facing the industry.

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News•September 8, 2020

FMCSA Proposes New Under-21 Commercial Driver Pilot Program

The Federal Register notice requests comments on a new pilot program that would allow younger drivers to operate in interstate commerce.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•September 8, 2020

U.S. Senator Visits DATTCO, Urges Support of CERTS Act

Sen. Richard Blumenthal holds a press conference at the transportation company, calling to pass legislation to provide financial relief for bus and motorcoach companies hit hard by COVID-19.

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News•September 1, 2020

Prevost Opens D.C.-Area Service Center

Features include a customer lounge, onsite parts storage for quick access, and two dedicated service bays.

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News•August 25, 2020

CharterUp's Harris Joins Latest METROspectives Podcast

He joins to discuss some of the alarming findings from a recent survey and the industry’s efforts to urge Congress to pass the CERTS Act, or otherwise provide further assistance to motorcoach operators around the nation.

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News•August 24, 2020

FMCSA Awards Nearly $80 Million to Improve Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety

The awards represent the highest ever funding level for these critical safety grants.

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News•August 24, 2020

NFI Parts™ Announces Exclusive Distributorship for Proactive Air and Surface Purification System

Puradigm recently announced successful testing at the University of Florida showing its technology deactivates SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as deactivating coronavirus 229E.

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News•August 17, 2020

Barons Bus Adding UV Light Kits to Combat COVID-19

NFI Parts’ UV Lighting system works to reduce bacteria, viruses, and mold in the HVAC system, creating a safer and more comfortable experience for passengers.

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News•August 7, 2020

MCI Delivers 2 J4500s to D.C. Church

The first voyage for the coaches will transport congregants for meetings and worship opportunities planned for a weekend convocation in Buffalo, N.Y.

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News•August 4, 2020

Motorcoach Sales Down 83% in Q2, according to ABA Foundation Report

Also, pre-owned coach sales were down 150 vehicles and new new coach sales were down 294 units, combining for a total 444 less units sold in the second quarter compared to the first quarter of 2020.

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