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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2017

Seat belt usage by motorcoach drivers hits record levels

Since 2007, FMCSA, in collaboration with the NHTSA has conducted the Safety Belt Usage by Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Survey six times. In each survey, safety belt usage by commercial drivers has been shown to be steadily increasing.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2017

NTSB: Lack of oversight, sleep-deprived driver led to 2016 Calif. bus crash

A motorcoach operated by Fresno-based Autobuses Coordinados USA Inc., traveling from Los Angeles to Modesto on State Route 99, drifted out of its travel lanes, striking a barrier system and a highway signpost shortly after 3 a.m., Aug. 2, 2016, near Livingston, Calif.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2017

Van Hool delivers 3 motorcoaches to D.C. transportation company

Chariots for Hire ordered two 56-passenger CX45 and one 40-passenger CX35 motorcoaches this year.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2017

DATTCO adds seven Van Hool motorcoaches to fleet

These coaches feature increased leg room, luxurious reclining seats with leather-trimmed fabric and three-point seatbelts, entertainment systems with large monitors, DVD player, and iPod docks.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2017

MCI Academy wins top technician training award

The Automotive Training Managers Council recognized MCI's interior heating and cooling systems training as one of the most innovative in motorcoach industry.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2017

New Flyer unveiling fleet, facility innovation

As North America’s largest manufacturer of transit buses and motorcoaches with No. 1 status in parts distribution, New Flyer plans to make a significant influence throughout APTA EXPO.

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Articlesby Alex RomanOctober 3, 2017

Motorcoach Roundtable: Focused on Driver Shortage, Long-Term Business Growth

Despite the ongoing issues with attracting talent, business is still thriving and moving forward at a rapid pace. To deal with the growth, operators are taking a measured, more deliberate approach.

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NewsSeptember 26, 2017

One Year Later: Irizar i6 Gains in U.S. Market

After launching its sleek, black motorcoach into the U.S., the bus builder is seeing strong results among operators and clients.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2017

Transportation's future, electric vehicles hot topics at BusCon 2017

The show featured nearly 135 exhibitors and close to 60 vehicles, ranging from transit buses to motorcoaches and cutaways to vans, as well as some of the latest technologies available to operators on the market today.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2017

Prevost sponsors online driver training courses offered by ABA

The ABA Driver Training program was developed by safety experts from industry-leading motorcoach companies and manufacturers.

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