Amtrak has predicted that a critical stretch of the nation’s busiest rail line is in danger of failing within the next 10 to 15 years. The Hudson River Tunnel transports 200,000 passengers daily but it is more than 100 years old and in accelerated disrepair from damages incurred during Superstorm Sandy. With uncertain federal support […]
Peter Pan Bus Lines carried more than three million passengers and traveled more than 14 million miles in 2018. It couldn’t have been possible without Peter Pan’s team of dedicated, professional drivers. The National Safety Council (NSC) has recognized Peter Pan Bus Lines for safe driving achievements, and the honors go to the drivers. On […]
The Greater New Jersey Motorcoach Association’s (GNJMA) 2019 Motorcoach Professional Awards were held on March 12 at the Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, New York. The annual event honors employees who demonstrate excellence and professionalism in the industry. The Motorcoach Professional Awards, which takes place during the GNJMA annual Spring Association meeting, is a great way for […]
Thermo King West has earned the company’s 2018 North America Dealer of the Year award. The news was announced at the company’s dealer principal meeting earlier this month. Thermo King West, headquartered in Tolleson, Arizona, was given the top honor and recognized for its commitment to customers, its leadership in the industry and its endless […]
Heavy-duty bus lift leader Stertil-Koni has recently introduced ergonomic forklift adapter kits designed to make the servicing and repair of forklifts easier and safer. The solution to efficiently lift these heavy-duty vehicles — often with unequal weight distribution between the front and rear — are two Stertil-Koni adapter kits specifically designed for three-and four-wheel forklifts. These accessory kits are […]
Cooper Tire has been named Most Valuable Partner (MVP) of the Year by Dickinson Fleet Services (DFS). The award was presented to the Cooper commercial truck tire team, which supplies DFS with Roadmaster® truck and bus radial (TBR) tires and Cooper® Discoverer commercial van tires, at the DFS annual banquet held March 4 in St. […]
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the National Transit Institute (NTI) will offer an invitation-only “Advanced-Level Environmental Justice Workshop”on June 11-12, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. This course, intended for staff from transit agencies, Metropolitan Planning Organizations and state Departments of Transportation, incorporates case study-based discussions and activities so participants can consider new approaches to apply environmental justice best practices […]
Propane Council’s interactive map showcases fleets succeeding with propane autogas around the country The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) launched an online map designed to showcase the growing number of fleets in a variety of markets that use propane autogas to fuel their trucks, vans, buses and sedans. The Propane Autogas Roadmap is an […]
Unit #81000, one of four going to Bow Valley’s Roam Transit, marks a milestone as the first new model manufactured at Pembina in nearly 30 years; All-electric MCI D45 CRT LE targeted for 2020 Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a U.S. subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., delivered the first of its all new MCI D45 CRT […]
Complete Coach Works (CCW) recently announced the completion of Foothill Transit’s project to rehab and repaint 30 articulated buses. The 60-foot buses have been repowered with new Cummins ISLG 320 horsepower engines. Rebuilt Allison B500R Gen V transmissions were included on an as-needed basis. In addition, work included an upgrade to the bus cooling system […]