Bus security bill passed by Senate
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate has approved the Max Cleland Over-the-Road Bus Security and Safety Act of 2003, which would establish a grant program for…
Transits seek charter firms
The following public transit providers have informed the United Motorcoach Association of their intent to provide charter service unless willing and able private charter operators…
Sandberg is sworn in as FMCSA administrator
WASHINGTON – Annette Sandberg has been sworn in as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, meaning the FMCSA has a full-fledged administrator for…
New entrant safety audits are out on hold by FMCSA
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has slammed the brakes on its widely-publicized and Congressionally-mandated program to conduct safety audits of all new…
Texas greatly expands roadside bus inspections
AUSTIN, Texas – A roadside bus inspection program that was tested in Texas for three months beginning late last year has been expanded to 25…
Texas greatly expands roadside bus inspections
AUSTIN, Texas – A roadside bus inspection program that was tested in Texas for three months beginning late last year has been expanded to 25…
People
Joan Bratcher, founder and CEO of Daisy Tours/Conventions San Antonio, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Defense Transportation Association. The award was presented…
Vehicle-related fees jump in Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Gross-weight registration fees for buses and trucks take a 15 percent jump on Aug. 1, in the state of Washington. Higher state…
Security bills wend through Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Since Congress reconvened in January, two committees in the House and one in the Senate have passed measures designed to improve over-the-road…
People
Joan Bratcher, founder and CEO of Daisy Tours/Conventions San Antonio, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Defense Transportation Association. The award was presented…