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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2010

Feds ban texting for bus, truck drivers

Action is the result of the U.S. DOT's interpretation of standing rules. Drivers who text while driving commercial vehicles may be subject to civil or criminal penalties of up to $2,750.

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From the Editor'sby Alex RomanJanuary 15, 2010

Administration an ally to transit

This week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph Szabo announced safety regulations requiring Positive Train Control (PTC) technology to be installed on major rail lines around the nation, as well as commuter and intercity passenger rail routes.

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ArticlesJanuary 13, 2010

Tools for Hiring the Right Driver for Your Fleet

Suggestions include providing a job description detailing what the position entails and creating a referral program, which rewards current employees for bringing in new recruits.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2009

Sec. LaHood proposes new rail safety bill

The Obama Administration’s Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2009 would authorize the Secretary to establish and enforce minimum federal safety standards for rail transit systems — effectively breaking through the 1965 prohibition.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

Dutch transit agency deploys GIRO's <i>HASTUS</i> software

The initial HASTUS solution purchased by Qbuzz in June 2009 included the software's main scheduling modules: Vehicle, Crew and CrewOpt. The Roster and DailyCrew modules were also added, with timetable publication tool HASTOP slated for addition by Dec. 13.

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ProductsNovember 17, 2009

Safety Vision LP- SafeDrive MiniDVR

Installing directly to the windshield and incorporating a forward-facing road-view camera and a rear-facing cabin-view camera, the SafeDrive MiniDVR records video, audio and metadata to a removable, high-capacity CompactFlash card, which is included.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2009

Feds seek oversight of transit safety standards

Under plan, states would be allowed to retain oversight if they can prove they are able to enforce federal safety rules.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2009

FCCC achieves 'Zero Waste to Landfill Status'

Recognized by numerous governmental agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency, the FCCC facility recycles materials such as plastic, paper, aluminum, cardboard, metals, wood and nylon. FCCC is committed to not only reducing its environmental footprint with clean manufacturing efforts, but also to developing products that are green.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2009

U.S. DOT launches Safety Council

Secretary LaHood created the Safety Council to serve that broad-based safety leadership role and help break down organizational stovepipes, enabling an even stronger safety culture.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2009

Allison unveils transmissions for Euro market

The new T375 and retarder derivative T375R will compliment the current offerings of Allison mid-range fully automatic transmissions, assuring coverage in this segment for new Euro 5 engines.

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