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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2009

J.J. Keller unveils DOT compliance resource Website

In addition to providing info on the new FMCSA safety audit rule, the site covers a number of business issues that new motor carriers must address, including the basics of a business plan, accounting, insurance, and establishing basic policies and procedures.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

ABC delivers to California, Salt Lake City

Both coaches are powered by Cummins ISM 450 HP engines coupled to Allison Gen IV automatic transmissions, and are equipped with multi-monitor DVD systems, and reclining seats with foot rests and seat belts.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2009

Private Motorcoach co. celebrates 10-year anniversary

In the months leading up to the anniversary, Ed Lonsbary, president and founder of Private Motor Coach Inc. (PMC), completed a 10,000 Mile Grand Tour of the U.S. and Canada, showcasing PMC and promoting his concept of private travel.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2009

More than 3,000 attend ABA Marketplace in Charlotte

Show features included a comprehensive exhibit of new motorcoaches, with 13 models on the event floor, some offered for test drives.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2009

.Travel to attend UMA Expo

As an exhibitor, .Travel will be among 180 other travel-related companies, including the American Bus Association, National Tour Association, and the Mississippi Division of Tourism.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2009

Motorcoaches top U.S. commercial people mover, study finds

Accounting for 751 million passenger trips in 2007, up nearly 20 percent from the previous figure of 631 million passenger trips in 2005, according to a newly updated industry census released today by the American Bus Association.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2009

MCI delivers, takes new order

The Coach USA order includes 27 J4500s and 13 D4505s that will be used for operations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and five J4500s for its Coach Canada operations.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2009

U.S. DOT to improve border travel efficiency

The Cascade Gateway Project will provide border-crossing wait time and travel condition information to drivers and freight carriers, using sensors to provide pre-trip and en-route wait times on crossing the border to reduce congestion.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2009

Cummins reaffirms EPA 2010 regulation readiness

Company will offer a range of engines from the 6.7 liter ISB to 15 liter ISX, delivering best-in-class fuel economy and performance while complying with the EPA’s newest and most stringent emissions standards.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 9, 2009

Motorcoach Top 50: Diversify to Boost Business

Once again, Dallas-based Coach America rolls in at the top in METRO's annual motorcoach survey. Despite the lagging economy, two-thirds of carriers reported a substantial increase in business.

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