So I already know people hate these "Streamer Mane" plushies but they are only $7 at Target/Wal-Mart. They are probably the most show accurate plushies licensed by Hasbro you can find in a store. I'd thought id do a lil review of em if you were thinking of buying em. (Maybe) These Plushies are made by a company called Funrise toys as part of their MLP line under license by Hasbro. You can find them in the MLP section at Target. I recently found FLUTTERSHY. The reason why its such a big deal is b
Proterra Inc, is an American manufacturer of all electric-powered transit vehicles and on route fast charging systems for those vehicles.
Foothill Transit Proterra BE35 Ecoliner
Manufacturer Quick Facts:
Proterra Inc
Founded: 2004, in Golden, Colorado
Main Office: Greenville, South Carolina
Notable Product: BE35 Ecoliner
The Proterra Ecoliner is a zero emissions transit bus with fast charging capabilities. The Federal Government in
Recently I decided to ditch my restaurant job (which is why I haven't been on the fourms as much) and pursue a real career in professional driving.
Driving Buses and Trucks can pay handsomely if you know the industry and know how to play the game well. My experience has been fulfilling and id thought I share it with you.
Firstly, some of you may not even have your regular drivers license yet, and that's fine. Work on getting behind the wheel and be safe.
There is a different license
My mother has always tried to teach me things using phrases so that they will be easy to remember. One of the phrases she taught me is that "Common Sense is not common". Everyday I get older and get out and see the world I kinda have to believe this to be true. We as humans like to think that common sense is just something that we all have and its our security blanket. But some of the things people do and say just make you think... maybe it it isn't. While on a bus with a friend this lady was on
2015 24 Hours of Le Mans Poster
One of the oldest auto races in the world, the 24 Hours of Le Mans has been nicknamed "The Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency".
Porsche 919 Hybrid Le Mans Prototype
Series Overview: Born from an era of Grand Prix racing in the 1920s which involved racing from one city to another at high speeds Le Mans presents a different challenge. Grand Prix racing is all about which team can build the fastest car. Endurance racing focuses on
The Toronto Transit Commission is the 3rd heaviest used transit system in North America after New York City and Mexico City. The TTC operates Rapid Transit, Streetcar and Bus Services in the City of Toronto and recently expanded (like most other transit systems) operating a door to door para-tranist service for disabled citizens.
TTC Orion VII Natural Gas Hybrid Low Floor
Quick Facts:
Type: Public, Owned by the City of Toronto
Fleet Size: 1,851 Single Deck Low Flo
The Nassau Inter-County Express or NICE serves Nassau and Suffolk Counties in New York State as well as portions of Queens in New York City.
NICE New Flyer Xcelsior XN40
Type: Public/Private, Service privately operated by Transdev
Union Representation: All NICE Bus Operators are represented by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1181
Fleet Size: 308 Low Floor Buses, 122 Paratransit Vehicles
Routes: 38
Manufacturer and Powerplant: NICE is unique in that a
The GM New-Look was the iconic North American Transit Vehicle. Produced from 1959 to 1986 more than 44,000 buses served across the United States and Canada. Nicknamed the Fishbowl because of its Six Piece Circular Rounded windshield, The Fishbowl is the North American transit king it is as iconic as the AEC Routemaster is in the UK.
Toronto Transit Commission GM Fishbowl
Manufacturer Quick Facts:
Founded: 1901
Main Office: Detroit, Michigan
Operating the largest transit network in North America, transporting over 7 million people a day (2 billion a year) the NYCTA is a large and complex network of Bus and Rail services.
MTA Orion V
Type: Public/Private - Bus Network MTA Owned, Subway Network owned by the City of New York
Fleet Size: 4,525 Buses, 6,344 Subway Rolling Stock
Routes: 237 Bus Routes, 65 Express Bus Routes, 24 Subway Lines
Manufacturer and Powerplant: Utilizing Compressed Natural Gas,
The heart of any vehicle is its engine, in the world of commercial vehicles, the engine is often made by a separate manufacturer and each one has different characteristics. The manufacturer can often be identified by the color of the engine block.
Cummins Inc.
Manufacturer Quick Facts:
Founded: 1919 in Columbus, Indiana by Clessie Cummins
Main Office: Columbus, Indiana
Industry: Diesel Engines, Filtration Systems, Power Generators, Turbo Chargers
Okey Dokey Lokey then. So Ya heard that North Korea is going to Nuke us. (again). I have been to North Korea before and because people are posting about it and a lot of rumors are going around. So i'll tell ya what its like (because im REALLY bored)
Going to North Korea is possible if you are an American (or westerner) but you need to understand a few things first:
You will have serious limitations on your movements and speech
You will always be watched
You will not be allowed to roam
I've been taking a break from the forums for a bit to work a fair amount of overtime at my job in order to start a new hobby.
Team Hoonigan Ford Fiesta ST
Being part of the car culture is a fun and exciting way to express oneself and can be a great hobby. Building a project car involves purchasing a used car at a relatively low price and making it unique and personal.
Purchasing A Project Car: The first question one must ask is Japan, USA or Europe? Buying a project c
I joined Facebook right around when it came out and it was a cool thing to mess around with. Younger people probably wont remember Myspace but I do. When I use Facebook I only add people i know.. and when i say that i mean people i know and I interact with regularly. I have some friends from high school on there but I still keep in touch with them. I don't add my family I already talk to them very frequently. In fact i can say with all honestly the only person i have added as a friend that i don
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (simply called Metro by locals) serves the District of Columbia as well as the suburbs in Prince George's County and Montgomery County, Maryland and Fairfax County, Virginia. Founded in 1967 with plans to expand Washington D.C's Transit network the various transit companies in DC were consolidated into one entity.
A WMATA New Flyer Xcelsior XDE40
Quick Facts:
Type: Public. Tri-Jurisdictional with funding from the Fede
"Since your a bus driver, tell us where you work and what its like" Fair enough.
The DC Circulator is an interior bus service which connects the various landmarks/Tourist Attractions and Government Buildings of Washington DC. Supplementing the service provided by the regional transit authority WMATA, The Circulator is primarily used by tourists.
DC Circulator Van Hool A330
Type: Public-Private Joint Venture, operated by First Transit
Fleet Size: 49 Low F
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority services five counties in the State of Pennsylvania and one in the State of New Jersey. Unique, in that it is not a state agency, its primary responsibility is to the counties and the City of Philadelphia. It is the 6th Largest Rapid Transit System in the U.S.
SEPTA New Flyer DE40LF
Type: Public
Fleet Size: 2,295 Multi-modal vehicles to include Buses, Trolleys, Streetcars and Subway Rolling Stock
Routes: 196
(Happy 4th of July!, and a Happy Canada Day to my friends up north, thoughts and prayers for the families of those Canadian officers killed in the plane crash)
Hope everyone has a great 4th of July and stays safe over the weekend (Save a burger for me at the cookout) Ill be away for a bit so I thought this would be a great time to give an update on my project car.
Selection and Purchase: This first stage of beginning a project car is perhaps the hardest because if you love car
Swift Transportation is the largest TL (Truckload) carrier in the United States by freight traveled.
Swift Transportation Kenworth T700 at a truck stop in Washington State
Type: Private, Founded in the late '40s and began moving imported steel from Los Angeles to Phoenix in the 50's
Service: Truckload Sized Freight
Fleet Size: 12,400 Tractors, 4,000 Owner-Operator Tractors, 48,600 Trailers
Terminals: 35
Routes: Swift has a large presence across a
Small Business is on the rise in the United States! Manufacturers have finally begun to fill a gap in vehicle offerings where some companies need a large or medium sized van but could only afford a small pickup truck. New, refreshed and innovative commercial van designs have finally made it into production and are serving small business well.
2017 Ford Transit Lineup
Ford: Part of the reason for this boom in commercial van sales is due to the fall of the fam
Serving the bustling Fairfax County, Virginia suburbs of Washington DC. The Fairfax Connector was one of first of the smaller transit agencies in Suburban Washington to grow into a much larger operation.
Fairfax Connector New Fyler XD40
Type: Public/Private, Service privately operated by Transdev
Union Representation: All Fairfax Connector Bus Operators are represented by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1764
Fleet Size: 210
Routes: 90
Manuf
If you've ever heard the distinctive "Pffft" noise that heavy trucks and buses make and been curious as to why they do this. Continue reading. If you have no interest in trucks or heavy vehicles this will be useless knowledge you can use to say you learned something today. If you ever want to get your CDL license so you can drive trucks and buses this information will help you pass your written and driving test.
On an 18-Wheeler Semi truck, The Red Knob activates the spring brake
Public Transit is a need for millions of citizens everyday, and because it provides an essential service the day to day execution of that service must be as consistent as possible. However sometimes corporate greed and profits and overshadow customer service and safety.
West Vancouver Transit New Flyer Xcelsior XDE 40
Overview: The day to day operation of any transit service is an expensive undertaking, and this is where the issue begins. Most transit servic
Known locally as D-Dot the Detroit Department of Transportation has existed in one form or another since 1922, previously running the city's streetcar network.
Detroit Department of Transportation New Flyer Xcelsior XDE60 Articulated
Type: Public/Private, Service contracted to private Transportation Company MV Transportation
Union Representation: All DDOT Bus Operators are represented by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 26
Fleet Size: 300 Low-Floor and Articul
A Nascar Icon with a storied career Jeff Gordon has left a lasting impact on the organization paving the way for the current generation of drivers.
Jeff Gordon
Driver Quick Facts:
Name: Jeffrey Michael Gordon
Birthday: August 4, 1971
Hometown: Vallejo, California, United States
Series: Nascar
Team: Hendrick Motorsports #24 Chevrolet
Sponsorship: Dupont Paints (Renamed Axalta), Pepsi, AARP, 3M, Chevrolet
The United States has some of the strictest laws on the books governing the manufacture and sale of new vehicles. This is one reason many automakers have avoided attempting to either return to the United States or break into the market for the first time.
Overview: To understand the likelihood that a manufacturer will spend large amounts of money to enter the US market a set a factors must be assessed first. Demand, Profit, Ease of Entrance. US Regulations began to increase around the e
