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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2011

Setra delivers S 407s to Pa.’s Martz Group

The seven new vehicles feature roomy cabins with flush mounted interior lighting in the ceiling, fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz OM 471 engines with BlueTec technology and Selective Catalytic Reduction.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2011

CVSA’s ‘Brake Safety Week’ highlights proper maintenance

During the week of Sept. 11 to 17, CVSA-certified inspectors, brake suppliers and industry partners will conduct enforcement and education activities with drivers and mechanics at truck stops, weigh stations and other locations. According to Roadcheck 2011 data, more education and awareness is needed to reduce the number of highway crashes caused annually by poorly maintained braking systems.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2011

Driver in fatal N.Y. bus crash indicted

Ophadell Williams, the World Wide Travel driver in a bus accident that killed 15 people has been indicted on multiple counts of manslaughter.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2011

FMCSA awards $2M to N.D. for bus, truck safety

Will fund implementation of an electronic commercial driver's license testing system, compliance reviews, safety audits and thousands of inspections throughout North Dakota.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2011

Buses help stranded travelers leave Boston

With hundreds of flights still canceled and Amtrak service halted in the wake of Hurricane Irene, thousands of travelers boarded bus services such as BoltBus and Peter Pan Monday to get out of the city.

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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2011

FMCSA awards $8M to Pa. to improve bus, truck safety

Will strengthen enforcement oversight at high-crash corridors throughout the state, conduct safety audits of new truck and bus companies and upgrade the CDL knowledge test from paper to electronic form at testing facilities across the state.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2011

Police investigating Pa. Greyhound bus crash

A St. Louis-bound bus struck a concrete barrier and overturned on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and sent 14 people to the hospital. Both state police and Greyhound officials are continuing to investigate the accident.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2011

Obama starts tour on $1.1M bus

A Secret Service spokesman stressed the bus wasn't purchased solely for the president and would be used for other dignitaries in the future.

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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2011

MCI to hold pre-owned coach auction

Will sponsor three open houses on Aug. 29 at its Sales and Service Centers to display the company’s pre-owned motorcoach inventory in advance of an online auction of 35 pre-owned coaches that will run Aug. 30 to Aug. 31.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2011

MCI delivers to Montreal, Los Angeles

Groupe Orléans Express took five new and six pre-owned J4500 coaches, and equipped them with bike racks. Eight of the coaches also feature wheelchair lifts. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department added three new MCI purpose-built 2011 Inmate Security Transportation Vehicles to its fleet.

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