Prevost employees, customers, suppliers, government officials and local dignitaries celebrated on September 14 the 100th anniversary of Prevost. The gathering took place in Sainte-Claire, Quebec, the small town where Eugène Prévost founded the company in 1924. “The success of Prevost is due to our committed employees and loyal customers — many of whom have been with us…
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Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), has announced the delivery of 15 new clean-diesel J4500 coaches to Peter Pan Bus Lines (Peter Pan), an operator based in Springfield, MA. “The delivery marks Peter Pan’s 45th MCI vehicle purchase in recent years to update and grow its fleet, which will support…
Read More >>Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), has announced the promotion of Steve Weiss to Vice President of New and Pre-Owned Coach Sales for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Simultaneously, Eddie Moreno has been promoted to NFI Regional Parts Manager to succeed Weiss. “With MCI’s new-coach market largely recovered, it is time to…
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Acuña, Mexico, is one hot place during the summer, with temperatures often exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit. A local children’s home, Casa Hogar Esperanza, found the cost of running its air conditioning units to be prohibitive after a local company that had been paying for the electricity changed leadership and ended its charitable support. The home…
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ABC Companies has announced the launch of the “Van Hool on the Move: Capture the Journey” photo contest. ABC Companies is inviting Van Hool enthusiasts, owners, drivers, and professional photographers to capture their best shots of Van Hool vehicles and share their journeys. The winning photos will be featured in ABC’s 2025 calendar. Contest period…
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By Harrell Kerkhoff,Busline Magazine Editor Representatives of ABC Companies and the VDL Groep recently hosted an industry update call with customers and members of the trade press to discuss the next chapter of the Van Hool motorcoach brand — including the brand’s new ownership and ABC Companies’ continuing role as its North American distributor. Participants…
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ABC Companies has announced the strategic acquisition of the Van Hool brand motorcoach division by VDL Groep, coupled with a 10-year exclusive distribution agreement. “The acquisition by VDL, a distinguished international industrial family business founded in 1953 and headquartered in Brainport Eindhoven (NL), marks a significant step toward diversifying and enhancing Van Hool production capabilities…
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More than 500 people work at the Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) campus in Huntington, IN, with dozens of wide-ranging jobs handling all aspects of manufacturing and distributing thousands of Bendix components every day. And in every position, at every level, safety is the top priority — as evidenced by their collective achievement of…
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By Thomas Holden, Owner, Transportation Advisors / EZ-DrugTest As the legalization of marijuana continues to spread across the United States, many companies are faced with the challenge of updating their drug and alcohol policies to reflect the changing legal landscape. While the legalization of marijuana may seem like a straightforward issue, the truth is that…
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By Harrell Kerkhoff, Busline Magazine Editor American poet Robert Frost famously wrote: “The best way out is always through.” Many interpret that line as: the best way through life’s challenges is to move forward. A good example of that belief is the ongoing efforts of Michael Turner and his staff at Translite Enterprises, Inc. (translitebusglass.com),…
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