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China’s electric bus and rail industries threaten national security, retired military leaders tell Congress
Watchdog requests investigation of congressman’s efforts to increase trucking insurance minimums 600 percent
Inspector General reveals mixed results regarding FMCSA’s mandate to reform CSA
Unified Carrier Registration Plan reports on data incident

The Docket
- Inspector General reveals mixed results regarding FMCSA’s mandate to reform CSA
  
  October 30, 2019 |
  
  The U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report to Congress assessing the Federal Motor Carrier…
- Important reminder: FMCSA biennial update filing
- Lease/Interchange–finally, a rule we can live with
- FMCSA proposes expanded flexibility in driver hours of service
Association News
- UMA meets with National Park Service advisory board
  
  October 3, 2019 |
  
  The United Motorcoach Association was represented by Ken Presley, Vice President of Industry Relations and Chief Operating Officer, when a…
- UMA Board candidates for fall elections
- Catching up with UMA President and CEO Stacy Tetschner
Opinion
- Technology, driving style and love
  
  November 4, 2019 |
  
  It was a MIRACLE. A sudden power outage in downtown Dallas had darkened all the traffic signals. In New England,…
- Congestion Pricing Board must be bus-friendly
- Is it always somebody’s fault?
- Automation is great. Until it isn’t.
Feature
- Onboard tech: Enhancing the ride
  
  Are you elevating the rider experience with technology like free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment? Or inadvertently turning what would have…
- Connected vehicles could be hacked into gridlock
- Preserve your interiors to attract guests and save money
- Influx of e-scooters brings another concern for bus drivers
- 300,000 truck drivers would likely refuse or fail stringent drug tests
Industry News
- China’s electric bus and rail industries threaten national security, retired military leaders tell Congress
  
  November 11, 2019 |
  
  Bus-maker BYD blasts efforts as “xenophobic attacks exploiting ignorance and hatred”
- States ask FCC to preserve bandwidth for connected vehicles
  
  November 9, 2019 |
  
  State transportation directors have asked the Federal Communications Commission to continue reserving a portion of wireless bandwidth for transportation uses,…
- Alternative Fuel News: November 1, 2019 edition
  
  November 8, 2019 |
  
  BYD (Build Your Dreams) introduced two electric vehicles at BusCon 2019 in Indianapolis. The C9M Motor Coach is the first…
- CVSA Safety Week cites high rates of speeding, seat belt violations
  
  November 7, 2019 |
  
  Speeding was the leading violation identified during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2019 Operation Safe Driver week, when 46,753…
- Pacific Bus Museum displays classics at open house
  
  November 5, 2019 |
  
  More than 500 “bus nuts” of all ages attended the annual Pacific Bus Museum open house to admire 35 classic…
- FMCSA proposes state delay for clearinghouse compliance
  
  November 3, 2019 |
  
  State administrators would be granted a three-year delay to comply with the new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse under a rule…
- Police blotter: November 1, 2019 edition
  
  November 2, 2019 |
  
  Constables and Mounties in Surrey, British Columbia, stopped a party bus after receiving a tip and found 40 intoxicated teenagers…
- Watchdog requests investigation of congressman’s efforts to increase trucking insurance minimums 600 percent
  
  November 1, 2019 |
  
  A government watchdog organization has petitioned the U.S. House ethics counsel to investigate Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pennsylvania, for his efforts…
Operator News
- Detroit Diesel exiting motorcoach market
  
  September 21, 2019 |
  
  Detroit Diesel Corporation has announced that it will discontinue production of its DD13 engine for motorcoach applications in December 2021.…
- Bailey Coach president lends a hand to hurricane victims
  
  September 11, 2019 |
  
  by Heather Larson John Bailey has always put service above self. That’s one of the mottos of the Rotary Club…
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Travel
- Honoring U.S. Veterans Day–Nov. 11
  
  World War I hero Sgt. York’s home now a state park by Jackie Sheckler Finch
- Smoky Mountains Majesty
  
  Pigeon Forge welcomes visitors with Appalachian beauty and Southern hospitality by Amy Lynch On the banks of Little Pigeon River,…
- Destinations for chocolate lovers
  
  by Susan B. Barnes Does the mere mention of chocolate get your mouth watering? Rest assured, you’re not alone. According…
Industry Calendar
- Motorcoach Industry Calendar
  
  January 22, 2019 |
  
  The Bus & Motorcoach News Industry calendar aims to be the motorcoach industry’s most comprehensive listing of meetings, shows and…