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New J.J. Keller programs help companies comply with alcohol and drug testing requirements

Keeping impaired drivers off the roads is critical to avoiding accidents. For companies with drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), so is complying with the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) alcohol and drug testing requirements.

BYD's first 40-foot, zero-emissions electric rapid transit bus completes Altoona testing

The Altoona Bus Research and Testing Center under the Larson Institute and sponsored by the FTA, last week completed the FTA’s “new model bus testing program” of the first 40-foot, all-electric bus.

MCI Service Centers offers free Federal DOT Inspections through June 5

ith a commitment to highway safety, MCI Service Centers will be offering free Federal DOT inspections from now until June 5.

Foothill Transit Board authorizes $17 million bus purchase

Foothill Transit’s Executive Board authorized staff to execute an option that would allow the agency to purchase 30 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueled, 42-foot vehicles for a total of $17,145,720.

DOT reminds drivers that physicals must now be performed by certified medical examiners

National registry will improve safety for travelers, health of commercial drivers.

Key Equipment Finance names Cramer Owen as national leasing manager, specialty vehicles

Key Equipment Finance, one of the nation’s largest bank-held equipment finance companies, has named Cramer Owen national leasing manager, specialty vehicles.

Young filmmakers document Trailways-sponsored bus trip to ABA Marketplace

A new film series has debuted  about a four day bus trip in the US by two young filmmakers from New York. Interestingly, buses are the preferred mode of transportation for the film’s producer Nick Catania, 23, and he was traveling on business to a bus convention. When the bus company Trailways heard about Catania’s […]

Greyhound launches tour to celebrate 100 years

As part of its 100th anniversary celebration, Greyhound will launch its nationwide Centennial Tour on two routes simultaneously across the U.S. beginning May 29.

CH Bus Sales opens new Fort Worth sales and service center

CH Bus Sales will offer the complete range of Temsa motorcoaches that features the TS 45, TS 35, and TS 30, in addition service work on the various coach OEM models.

Valley Metro names Design a Transit Wrap Contest winner

John Reniewicki, a senior at Arcadia High School in Scottsdale captured the grand prize in the 14th Annual Design a Transit Wrap Contest presented by Valley Metro.