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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2011

FMCSA proposes requirement for electronic on-board recorders

Rule would require interstate commercial truck and bus companies to install electronic on-board recorders to monitor their drivers' hours-of-service (HOS) compliance. The requirement also would relieve interstate motor carriers from retaining certain HOS supporting documents, such as delivery and toll receipts.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2011

LaHood reaffirms distracted driving commitment

Joined by family members of distracted driving victims, including FocusDriven President Jennifer Smith, and representatives from Safeway and the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety, Secretary LaHood unveiled a number of new public education initiatives and discussed the important leadership role businesses play in promoting safe driving behavior.

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ArticlesDecember 23, 2010

Daimler Unveils Setra Touring Coach Concept Vehicle

The 45-foot ComfortClass S 407, which retained the classic "Setra Face" features some European influences, but is designed in accordance to North American standards. The vehicle, which represents an economical alternative for coach companies, will make its debut at the 2011 UMA EXPO.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserDecember 22, 2010

Vandalia Bus Lines-Caseyville, Ill.

Vandalia committed to 'green' initiatives, retaining good drivers

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2010

Mineta Institute releases heavy rail report

Research focuses on a case study of a single heavy rail transit agency in North America that embedded a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) process. It also examined the impact of RCM on availability, reliability and safety of rolling stock.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2010

DesignLine receives substantial financing

The patented and proprietary designs for hybrid and all-electric buses significantly reduce emissions and provide lower total life-cycle operational costs, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2010

NYU to launch live tracking system

The online platform has been in beta testing since the beginning of the semester and will display the location of vehicles at all times. It will also be made available for smartphones in the future.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2010

Chicago Transit Authority to sell naming rights

Rail lines and stations, bus routes, retail concessions, special events, and even the CTA logo are on the auction block.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2010

HSR sparks tension between feds and states

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood told newly elected Governors in Wisconsin and Ohio that funding intended for building high-speed rail cannot be transferred to other projects, and will be rescinded if they do not participate in the project.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2010

Alstom, Balfour Beatty to upgrade U.K. signalling

The first contract, worth approximately $5.5 million, covers the provision of both new and upgraded signalling around the area of West Ham station, London. The second contract, worth more than $35 million, is for the detailed design, construction, testing and commissioning of signalling equipment on the West Coast Main Line.

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