To retread… or not to retread?
by Peter Corbett
Category: Industry News
The future of in-dash infotainment serves up safety
Today’s complex, intelligent technology is enhancing and advancing transportation like never before. Besides redefining existing infotainment systems for passengers, it’s introducing new concepts in safety,…
Private equity investors driving industry consolidation
Mergers and acquisitions are expected to be strong through 2020 as private equity firms see the motorcoach industry as a good investment, especially with concerns…
Amaya-Astron adds new seat model to North American line
Amaya-Astron Seating Group has introduced ALPHA, a “next-generation” seat model designed and engineered for the North American motorcoach market.![]()
FMCSA pre-employment screening program wins marketing award
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) received an honorable mention MarCom Award for marketing and promotion materials. The MarCom Awards…
New Flyer named a top employer in Manitoba
New Flyer Industries (NFI) of Winnipeg was selected, for the tenth time since 2007, as a Top 25 Employer in Manitoba for 2020 by the…
Technology march continues with onboard espresso
Scalabros, a young Italian company in Valsamoggia-Bazzano, will display its first-of-kind “Espresso Coffee Machine for Coaches” at EXPO 2020 in Nashville. The company also manufactures…
OSHA orders compensation for driver who refused to violate ELD regulations
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has ordered UPS Ground Freight to pay compensation and back wages to a driver who experienced retaliation…
Feds preempt California meal & rest break rule for passenger-carrying CMV drivers
Washington, DC – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA) released their determination regarding California’s Meal and Rest Break (MRB) as it pertains to passenger…
Two airport shuttle operators permanently park buses
Ride-sharing services a factor in their demise
Two airport shuttle operators—one with a global network—turned off their engines at the end of 2019.
Competition from…