By John McAlister, Vice President at The Beringer Group As a successful business owner, you are faced with important decisions every day, which can sometimes make it difficult to focus on the larger issues that impact your business. For example, when was the last time you considered how your business is taxed? Taking the time…
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By Phillip Sockolov, Motorcoach Finance Product Specialist, Wells Fargo Equipment Finance 2023 was a watershed year as the motorcoach industry pulled out of the pandemic. Travel demand increased and the supply of coaches available to charter decreased, resulting in an uncommon opportunity to improve margins. As customer demand changes for travel and motorcoaches, we are…
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By Brad Thomas, President and COO of U.S. Transit Operations, Keolis With safety as the top priority in public transit, on-board vehicle monitoring and communication systems are an essential element of bus network operations nationwide. Selecting the right systems can improve both service quality and passenger safety as well as streamline compliance for partners. Across…
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by Robert Benninghoff, Bentech Inc. Working in the design and manufacturing of bus and rail car products for 45 years has taught me that the following interior considerations tend to repeat themselves when authorities write the design specifications for new bus purchases: What is the principal function of the bus? Urban Transit, Neighborhood Shuttle, or…
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As more employers are examining their workplace health protocols to minimize the risk of airborne infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections, AIHA — the association for scientists and professionals committed to preserving and ensuring occupational and environmental health and safety in the workplace and community — announced the launch of…
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By Mark Holley, Director of Marketing and Customer Solutions – Wheel-End, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC Automatic emergency braking (AEB) is a hot topic on the trucking side of the commercial vehicle industry — and it’s one that also has the potential to impact bus and motorcoach fleets by requiring full-stability systems on currently exempted…
Read More >>By Greg Hanson, owner of Professional Bus Safety Services On April 10, 2014, a motorcoach carrying 45 student passengers and chaperones was traveling northbound on Interstate 5 near the town of Orland, CA. At approximately 5:40 p.m., the driver of a semi-truck traveling south suffered an unknown emergency and lost control of the truck. The…
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By Mike Hynes, CALSTART Infrastructure can be one of the most daunting challenges for a transit agency electrifying its fleet. The entire process can be overwhelming, given the cost of equipment and construction, the power requirements that may not be available onsite, and the space constraints that plague so many agencies. New technologies are being…
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American Seating has announced the recent death of its Vice President of Sales and Marketing, David B. McLaughlin. “His departure is a tremendous loss to our organization. David was a dear friend and colleague who will be missed greatly. We extend our sincere condolences to his family,” according to American Seating. McLaughlin’s career with American…
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Heliox, a Siemens business and producer of DC charging systems for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, launched its new Heliox 60 charger. “The compact and versatile 60 kW EV charger is certified (UL2202, CSA C22.2, Energy Star) and made specifically for the North American market,” according to a press release. “Building on the success of the 50…
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