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J. J. Keller Center for Market Insights launches 2024 State of Fleet Management Survey

The J. J. Keller Center for Market Insights is pleased to announce the launch of its fourth annual State of Fleet Management survey. This benchmarking survey aims to gain valuable insights into the challenges faced by fleet managers, enabling the transportation industry to better understand their priorities and constraints as these change over time. The […]

  Sealed proposals will be received by LAKETRAN for the following good(s) and/or service(s) until the respective deadline as shown: Project: Purchase And Delivery Of 32-Passenger Shuttle Buses For Special Transportation Service Proposals Due: January 12, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. A mandatory pre-proposal Meeting will be held December 14, 2023 at 2:00p.m. via Zoom – […]

Cincinnati Metro returns to near pre-pandemic ridership following service improvements, partnerships and promotions

Having provided more than 900,000 trips in the month of August, Metro ridership overall is more than 80% toward achieving pre-pandemic figures, compared to an average monthly ridership of 1.1 million in 2019. Additionally, several routes have exceeded pre-pandemic levels – with others not far behind – thanks to a number of recent service improvements […]

HOT TOPICS Presented in collaboration with the ABA Bus Industry Safety Council

Amp Up Your Motorcoach Safety & Compliance Program with the Bus Industry Safety Council! The Bus Industry Safety Council (BISC) is an organization sponsored by the American Bus Association (ABA) and several partners committed to motorcoach safety. The safety of our passengers, drivers and buses is the number one priority for our industry. And fortunately, […]

Fire Suppression Mitigates Evacuation Time

The most important thing to remember about fire suppression is that suppression is the operative term. If you apply enough heat to any vehicle or fuel, it will burn down regardless of an onboard extinguisher or fire suppression system. No onboard fire suppression system will be 100 percent effective at extinguishing fires 100 percent of […]

Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority Job Description/Posting: Director Maintenance

Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) is seeking a result-driven public transportation professional, who is prepared to join a dynamic leadership team as we embark on agency-wide transformational change. The desired candidate will be committed to collaborative and inter-departmental leadership, workforce development, goal setting and performance metrics, and streamlined workflow processes; is accustomed to working […]

Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority Job Description/Posting: Director of Bus Operations

Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) is seeking a result-driven public transportation professional, who is prepared to join a dynamic leadership team as we embark on agency-wide transformational change. The desired candidate will be committed to collaborative and inter-departmental leadership, workforce development, goal setting and performance metrics, and streamlined workflow processes; is accustomed to working […]

WANTED: DIESEL TECHNICIANS IN BALLSTON SPA, AVON, LIVERPOOL & POUGHKEEPSIE, NY

  WANTED: DIESEL TECHNICIANS IN BALLSTON SPA, AVON, LIVERPOOL & POUGHKEEPSIE, NY Matthews Buses, Inc. has an opening for Diesel Technicians. We are seeking motivated individuals with the following experience, who can work independently: Valid New York State Driver’s License/CDL a plus Strong knowledge of electrical trouble shooting and multi-plex diagnosis Experience with Cummins, Detroit […]

CERTS Act Coalition asks for $40 billion in new COVID-19 relief package

The Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services Coalition, made up of the American Bus Association, United Motorcoach Association, Passenger Vessel Association and National School Transportation Association, today sent a letter to Congressional Leadership asking them to remember these transportation sectors as they work on the latest COVID relief package. The letter reads as follows: “Dear […]

Labor and community groups sign community benefits agreement with Proterra

Jobs to Move America’s community-labor coalition in California along with Proterra, a leading innovator in heavy duty electric transportation, and the United Steelworkers Local 675 (USW 675) today announced the groups have entered into a historic community benefits agreement (CBA) in Los Angeles County. The CBA will lead to transformative investments in Los Angeles communities […]