According to the Association of Flight Attendants, the reality of a strike at US Airways Express carrier Piedmont Airlines appears to be drawing closer. Piedmont Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), has been working to reach an agreement that the association reports is beneficial to crewmembers and to the airline. […]
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) has announced that it will host the 2013 International Bus Roadeo on May 5 in collaboration with IndyGo, the largest public transit provider in Indiana. Organized by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the annual competition will take place on the campus of Allison’s global headquarters. “As the world’s […]
Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) today signed an agreement to build a commercial truck tire plant in West Point, Mississippi. The facility, which is expected to produce one million tires starting in 2015, will have an initial capital investment of $300 million and potential plant expansions could reach up to four times the original employment and […]
Courtesy of ABC News by Arlette Saenz: President Obama will nominate Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx as the new Transportation secretary on Monday, a White House official said. Foxx, who has served as mayor of Charlotte since 2009, has overseen several major infrastructure initiatives in the city and rose to prominence after bringing the Democratic National […]
Nova Bus, a member of the Volvo Bus Corporation, has announced that John Kardos has joined the company as Vice President of Business Development. Nova Bus president Jean-Pierre Baracat made the announcement, adding: “John is a seasoned executive with a proven track record in the transportation industry and over 2 years of dedicated work at […]
As the movement towards green transportation gains further momentum, the Denver region will host a premiere alternative fuels and fleet modernization event. With a robust list of exhibitors and more than 300 fleet professionals in attendance, GTC – Denver will provide information, resources and networking opportunities for those who want to be, the organizers note, […]
