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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserAugust 10, 2010

Operators Investing In Tools for Hiring Success

Motorcoach carriers have found that even in the current economic climate, with cutting costs being the ultimate consideration, assessment and training are tools worth spending on to get and keep the best employees.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2010

Success seen with direct observation drug testing rules

Department of Transportation says that many employers and collectors have reported that drug test cheaters are being caught and numerous employees have stopped using drugs because of the added measures.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2010

FMCSA begins pre-employment screening program

By using driver safety information during pre-employment screening, commercial carriers will be able to better assess the potential safety risks of prospective driver-employees.

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ArticlesApril 13, 2010

Toronto set to launch 'Fitness for Duty' program in August

Toronto Transit Commission's new "Fitness for Duty" program will include improved procedures for investigating policy violations, such as testing for drugs and alcohol, and will address the issue of extreme fatigue.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2010

FMCSA launches Phase I of screening program

Expected to fully launch this summer, the first phase provides motor carriers the opportunity to visit the PSP Website and pre-register for the program by submitting their company contact information.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2009

Phoenix Metro hires new CEO

Steve Banta, who has more than 23 years in the transit industry, has worked in progressively important management roles for several public transit agencies including in his current role as Portland, Ore. TriMet's executive director of operations.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2009

Sec. LaHood announces driver screening program

By using driver safety information during pre-employment screening, motor carriers will be able to better assess potential safety risks of a prospective driver-employee, and drivers will have additional opportunities to verify the data in their driving history and correct any discrepancies.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2009

Gannett Fleming names nat'l transit planning director

Myrna Valdez will focus her efforts on supporting the practice in western U.S., which is led by Sam Mayman, P.E., vice president and transit practice director.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2009

URS taps Simonetta to head HSR practice

He will be based in URS' Columbus, Ohio, office and direct its nationwide high-speed rail transit practice.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2009

Mo. U. names new safety, transportation director

Donald Clark spent 25 years with the Springfield Police Department, most recently serving as division commander, holding the rank of major.

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