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EPA Pushes to Eliminate DEF Derates

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a proposed rule to address Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)-related engine deratements that can suddenly limit vehicle speed or shut down diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. […]

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Saucon Technologies Launches Saucon Mobile Portal, Bringing Real-Time Fleet Intelligence to the Palm of Your Hand

Saucon Technologies announces the release of the Saucon Mobile Portal, a powerful new mobile solution that gives fleet managers and operations personnel secure, real-time access to critical fleet information directly […]

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Don’t Miss This Funding Opportunity: FEMA Bus Security Grant Applications Due July 24

The application period is now open for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2026 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP), which provides funding to help eligible motorcoach operators […]

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FMCSA suspends USDOT deactivations as Motus issues mount for carriers

Federal regulators have temporarily paused the inactivation of USDOT numbers for carriers lagging behind on their mandatory biennial updates. The move came in response to issues motor carriers have faced […]

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Fleet Readiness: What a Navy Example Reveals About Downtime

Why fleet downtime isn’t just a maintenance issue—but also a leadership metric I read an article recently about wall-climbing robot swarms being introduced into the U.S. Navy’s fleet maintenance program—an […]

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Fred Ferguson to Testify Before House Subcommittee on Clean Air Act Mobile Source Legislation

Fred Ferguson, president and chief executive officer of the American Bus Association, is set to testify before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Environment at its June […]

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EPA Eases DEF Requirements, Promising Greater Reliability for Motorcoach Industry

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new guidance to reduce engine derates and improve reliability for diesel-powered vehicles, including motorcoaches. The agency’s action removes the requirement for traditional Diesel Exhaust […]

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