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ArticlesJuly 28, 2025

Benefits will be Crucial in Addressing the Transportation Sector’s Growing Labor Needs

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics underscores this two-fold challenge. By 2033, the country is projected to see 1.9 million job openings in transportation and material-moving occupations, a figure higher than the average across all industries.

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Videosby Alex RomanJuly 1, 2025

Bus Tech Talk: Maintenance Insights from Connect Transit’s Charlie Busse

In our first version of Bus Tech Talk, METRO's Alex Roman and Complete Coach Works' Mark Hollenbeck discuss what's going on in the Connect Transit garage, workforce development, and much more.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2025

California's AC Transit Names New GM/CEO

Sal Llamas’ appointment follows an extensive national search led by Krauthamer & Associates, a firm with over 50 years of experience placing executives across transit, aerospace, financial services, technology, banking, defense, healthcare, and education sectors.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2025

Milwaukee Launches Coach/Bus Operator and Mechanic Apprenticeships

The programs align with Gov. Tony Evers’ statewide recognition of apprenticeships as a cornerstone of Wisconsin’s workforce development strategy.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2025

Houston METRO’s Police Department Reaches Full Staffing

At a swearing-in ceremony held at METRO headquarters, MPD welcomed 11 new hires in front of friends, loved ones, and local officials.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2025

Georgia's Chatham Area Transit Launches National Search for Next Chief

Colin Baenziger & Associates will work with the board and its search committee to identify top-tier candidates aligned with CAT’s goals and values.

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Videosby Alex RomanApril 16, 2025

Rebranding, Innovation, and More with WeDriveU’s President/CEO Erick Van Wagenen

One of the top five largest contractors in the nation, WeDriveU recently rebranded from its previous name National Express.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2025

Latinos In Transit Announces Cohort for 2025 Leadership Academy Program

The program is divided into four different development tracks: Making of An Executive, Leading in Middle Management, Transit Board Leadership, and New Careers in Transit.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2025

Florida's JTA Signs Innovative Agreement to Develop Talent

The MOU outlines the structure of the six-month internships to be established, as well as the process by which the JTA staff and FSCJ professors will work together to develop and improve FSCJ’s curriculum in the mass transportation field.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2025

Chicago's Dorval Carter Announces Retirement

His retirement ends a 40-year career in public transportation that has included nearly 10 years as CTA president.

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